News articles and statements from the University
Where will all this take us? A message from the Principal
The Principal and Vice-Chancellor sets out the high-level vision guiding the University's…
Statement on strike action
A statement from the University's Principal on five weeks of strike action.
Why university programme offerings change
Imagine if universities never changed what they taught.
Why there is no fixed figure for future staffing
We are often asked why the University has not yet published figures for the number of staff who…
Why using reserves is not the answer to the University’s financial challenges
When people hear that the University has £3 billion in reserves, it’s understandable that they…
Student experience and savings plans at centre of vodcast discussion
The latest episode of the Shifting Light video series explores how Edinburgh is balancing learning…
Clarifying claims around meaningful engagement
5 May 2026
Claims that there has been a lack of meaningful engagement between the…
Marking and assessment boycott
A statement from the University's Principal on the marking and assessment boycott.
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