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University denies purchasing iconic building as staff face cuts

A union has called for urgent clarity from Edinburgh University after it published an “incorrect” memo that said the cash-strapped institution…

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University urged to vow no compulsory job cuts after 350 staff opt to leave

A total of 350 workers at the University of Edinburgh have taken voluntary redundancy, according to the institution’s principal.

Evening Standard

‘Around 350’ staff at Edinburgh University take voluntary redundancy

The institution is dealing with a £140 million budget deficit.

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Scottish university axes 350 members of staff as further cuts loom

Around 350 staff at the University of Edinburgh have accepted voluntary severance as part of sweeping efforts to reduce costs, but the…

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The legal implications of Supreme Court woman ruling – experts weigh in

The UK’s highest court has unanimously ruled that the terms woman and sex in the Equality Act 2010 “refer to a biological woman and biological…

The National (Scotland)

Second union at Edinburgh University ballots staff over proposed cuts

Unison has started a consultative ballot of 600 staff, while the University and College Union is carrying out a formal strike ballot of its members.

The Independent UK

Scottish university staff to vote on strike action in dispute over £140m in cuts

STAFF at the University of Edinburgh are being balloted on industrial action in a dispute over the university’s plans to slash £140 million from…

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Edinburgh University staff to vote on industrial action in dispute over cuts

The Universities and Colleges Union said the university had refused to rule out compulsory redundancies as part of efforts to cut £140 million.

Evening Standard

Scottish university boss raises prospect of tuition fees amid financial crisis

A Scottish university boss has raised the prospect of the re-introduction of tuition fees amid financial turmoil in higher education ...

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Scottish university staff vote for strikes in early ballot amid cuts

Staff at a Scottish university could go on strike amid an ongoing dispute over cuts ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish university to cut jobs and slash budgets amid funding crisis

EDINBURGH University will axe more staff and will consider flogging buildings amid a major funding crisis, employees have been warned.

The National (Scotland)

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‘A perfect storm': Why are universities in Scotland facing issues?

Universities in Scotland are facing a fresh wave of strike action amid threats of cuts and closures.

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh University still has problem with English ‘snobs’, principal admits

EDINBURGH University has warned that Scottish students continually face discrimination from English classmates, despite recent efforts to curb…

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Donald Trump a 'threat to truth', Edinburgh University professor warns

AS Donald Trump returned to the Oval Office, he wasted no time in steering the United States – and by extension, the world – into turbulent…

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Edinburgh supercomputer project 'paused not axed', Ian Murray claims

AN £800 million plan for a supercomputer project at Edinburgh University was “paused not axed”, according to the Scottish Secretary ...

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SNP MP challenges UK minister on Edinburgh supercomputer U-turn

AN SNP MP has challenged a UK Government minister on Labour’s U-turn on Edinburgh University's supercomputer technology – after they axed the…

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Edinburgh University responds to Labour supercomputer U-turn after snub

THE University of Edinburgh has issued a statement after Labour blocked funding for a new supercomputer, only to U-turn ...

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'Betrayal': Labour pledge supercomputer cash after killing Edinburgh project

LABOUR have been warned that developing supercomputers in England after axing a pioneering project in Scotland would be a “betrayal”.

The Guardian - UK

Why Scottish students at Edinburgh University want more support to counter classism

Only 25% of institution’s students are from Scotland, and they are more likely to be from working-class backgrounds

Evening Standard

Rugby players report mental health boost from taking part in the sport – study

Of the 500 adult players who completed a University of Edinburgh online survey, 55% were male and 44% were female.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish university accused of 'intimidating' pro-Palestine campaign on campus

STAFF and students at a Scottish university have accused bosses of trampling over their freedom of speech amid clashes over a pro-Palestine campaign.

The National (Scotland)

I've experienced anti-Scottish prejudice. It should be dealt with more seriously

UNIVERSITIES should go beyond simply issuing “guidance” in a bid to stamp down on anti-Scottish and anti-working class behaviour – and instead…

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Prestigious University Sends 'Privileged' Students Instruction Manual on How to Be Nice to Working Class Classmates: 'Don't Be a Snob!'

Edinburgh University has warned its students not to discriminate against one another on the basis of class, citing instances of prejudice as the reason it has issued the new guidance.

The Independent UK

Edinburgh University warns students not to be ‘snobs’ towards working-class peers

The university has admitted there is a problem of class-related prejudice on campus

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