Postcards from the past: alumni messages for first years
On the top floor of Charles Stewart House on Chambers Street, amid constant fundraising campaigns and the birthing of student development programmes, The University of Edinburgh’s Development and Alumni Office…
‘Should I stay or should I go?’ Year abroad dilemmas
With the start of each new year at The University of Edinburgh comes a wave of new students to the city. While many of the unfamiliar faces belong to first…
The Scottish Revue
As campaigning over the Scottish Referendum draws to a close, we examine the mistakes the ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ camps have made. Now that the panic at Better Together has subsided,…
Queen of Scots: what does the Queen think of Independence?
Everyone is speaking for the Queen apart from the Royal lady herself. Last week Alex Salmond took the liberty of suggesting that the Queen “would be proud” to rule over…
Talking IndyRef with Ed Uni Students
Contrary to popular belief, students, for the most part, are not apathetic. In fact, political dialogue on campus has never been so dynamic. With the Scottish Independence Referendum fast approaching,…
Unlocking the social media charity phenomenon
Over the last couple of months, millions have poured buckets of ice water over themselves in the name of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), raising awareness and funds for the motor…
How do you adapt the world’s most famous play?
Edinburgh’s newest theatre company discuss their fresh approach to Shakespeare The plays of William Shakespeare have been adapted, interpreted and reproduced more than the work of any other playwright. Despite…
Moving on up: student theatre at the Fringe
Along with budding young comedians, school groups and experimental dance companies, student theatre groups are one of the largest sub-sections of performers at the Fringe. Time at the Fringe pays…