Staff benefits and discounts update
Additional benefits and discounts are now available for all University staff.
Staff can access a wide range of benefits and discounts via the University’s Staff Benefits SharePoint site.
Staff Benefits SharePoint site
Among the new additions, staff can get discounts on days and evenings out, food and drink, shopping and transport.
Mylifestyle
The Mylifestyle hub gives staff access to a range of retail discounts, the University’s Childcare Voucher Scheme (existing members only) and the Cycle to Work Scheme.
Discounts from local or smaller businesses can be found on the HR Pay and Reward SharePoint:
Days and Evenings Out
Go Ape
If you are looking to go on a high ropes course with zip lines or push yourself physically and mentally then Go Ape might be the place for you. Go Ape are now offering University staff a 10% discount at their Dalkeith and Glentress sites.
Ninja Warrior UK
At Ninja Warrior UK Edinburgh you can climb, balance, jump and swing across different obstacles. Ninja Warrior are offering University staff a 15% discount on any booking, Monday to Friday.
Family
Kings Camps
Kings Camps, an industry leading children’s sports and activity camp, is returning to the Pleasance this summer. These camps are suitable for children aged 5-17 years. A 15% discount is currently available for University staff.
Food and Drink
The Everest
The Everest restaurant serves traditional Nepali and Indian cuisine in the heart of Edinburgh. They are offering a 15% discount on food from their A La Carte menu between Sunday and Thursday.
Health and Wellbeing
Keep Active
University Sport & Exercise offer a variety of events and resources to boost both your physical and mental health. There are currently a range of workshops and outdoor activities available to staff. These include Yoga and online Tai Chi workshops as well as outdoor Bootcamps and Just Play sports sessions.
University Sport & Exercise activities
Specsavers
Specsavers stores in Straiton and North Bridge are offering University staff a discount of 20% on the total cost of a single pair of classes (from their £69 or above range).
Retail Shopping
Soul Cycles
Soul Cycles sell new and used bikes. They are currently offering a 10% discount on all new e-bikes.
Transport and Motoring Services
Enterprise Car Club
Enterprise Car Club offers a cost effective, short-term, self-service car hire service for periods from half an hour to several days, 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. You can enjoy a free £20 credit on your Car Club account.
EZ Bike Tours
EZ Bike Tours offer eBike tours and rentals in and around Edinburgh. If you are interested in going on one of these tours, as a member of staff you can now receive a 15% discount.
Future offers
If you are aware of a local business who would like to offer a discount to University staff please let them know they can email the Reward team directly, or if you have a business in mind you would like the Reward team to approach about a possible discount please get in touch.