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BREAKING: Gordon Aikman Lecture Theatre “reclaimed” by protesters calling for university divestment in Israel

The Gordon Aikman Lecture Theatre has been “reclaimed” on 26 February by students under the campaign to “Stop funding the genocide”, calling for the university’s divestment in Israel. The theatre…

Scottish Cabinet reshuffle: who’s who?

On 8 February 2024, Humza Yousaf publicly announced the changes that have been made in his reshuffle of Scottish Government ministers following the resignation of Michael Matheson, the former Health…

“This will literally make me homeless”: 3% cap on annual rent increase set to end in March

The current emergency legislation on rent price increases, which caps rent at 3% in Scotland, is set to come to an end on 31 March. The current moratorium on evictions…

MSP Matheson offered £12k severance package after iPad row

Michael Matheson, former Scottish Health Secretary and current MSP for Falkirk West, is eligible for a severance fee of £12,712 following his iPad fee scandal and subsequent resignation. Matheson resigned…

“Highly offensive”: Edinburgh Castle café name under review

Closed since 8 January, the Redcoat café in Edinburgh’s Castle announced its reopening last Saturday after a month of refurbishment. The news sparked debate on the café’s name, even though…

YUM-E: Food delivery robots to be trialled on Kings campus

Pixie and Pixa, the new food delivery robots created by PHD student Ebtehal Alotaibi, are being integrated into life on King’s campus. Pixie and Pixa (both she/her) will be used…

“Lap dogs to the bosses”: students opinions of EUSA in the run-up to elections

The Student has investigated the approval ratings of Edinburgh University Students’ Association (EUSA) in the run-up to coming elections, revealing students think that EUSA are “out of touch.” EUSA seeks…

Curriculum change and increased staff representation: your University Senate roundup

Hosted in 50 George Square on Wednesday 7 February, this year’s first Senatus Academicus (Senate) meeting, with Principal and Vice-Chancellor Peter Mathieson present. The Senate is the university’s supreme academic…