2022 student news archive
Student news provides the latest news and information to help keep our student community informed.
It is regularly updated to let you know about upcoming events, new initiatives, opportunities to develop skills and how to make the most of student services.
Click on the link below for the latest all-student emails:
Annual Carol Service

The University's Carol Service will take place at McEwan Hall on Sunday 11 December.
Exam tips and study resources

The University’s December exam diet will take place between 9th and 21st December.
Report + Support
University highlights new platform to report abuse.
Christmas tree to light up Old College quad
Students and staff are invited to watch the switching on of the Christmas tree lights in Old College quadrangle.
Service marks Remembrance Day
Edinburgh’s universities will host a joint service for Remembrance Day later this month.
Court meeting: 4 October 2022
The University’s governing body, the University Court, met on 4 October.
Stories shared to mark Black History Month 2022
A series of events to mark Black History Month will take place across the University throughout October.
Nominations open for Principal’s Medals 2022
Staff and students are invited to nominate a member of our University community for the 2022 Principal’s Medals.
Health and wellbeing support for students
The University provides a wide range of health and wellbeing support and facilities for students all year round.
University adopts definition of Islamophobia
The University has adopted the working definition of Islamophobia developed by the All Party Parliamentary Group on British Muslims alongside the guidelines from the Coalition Against Islamophobia.
Shuttle bus service between Central Area and King’s Buildings
A free shuttle bus service will operate between the Central Area and King’s Buildings during the 2022 – 2023 academic year.
Finding accommodation in Edinburgh
Guidance for students looking for accommodation for the next academic year.