Staff news

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.  

Mylifestyle SharePoint site

Discounts from local or smaller businesses can be found on the HR Pay and Reward SharePoint:

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. 

Go Ape discount

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. 

Ninja Warrior UK discount

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. 

Kings Camps discount

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. 

The Everest discount 

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). 

Specsavers discount 

Retail Shopping

Soul Cycles

Soul Cycles sell new and used bikes. They are currently offering a 10% discount on all new e-bikes. 

Soul Cycles discount

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. 

Enterprise Car Club discount  

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. 

EZ Bike Tours 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. 

Email the Reward team 

Related links 

Cycle to work scheme

Childcare benefits