Graduate jobs at risk as Edinburgh University won't guarantee marks
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Edinburgh University in crisis amid strikes, boycotts and ‘toxic’ cuts
My joint investigation for The Sunday Times into the state of Edinburgh University
Edinburgh University Investigation - Online
Online version of the Edinburgh University investigation
Going underground: close encounters, Royal Mile style
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Going underground: close encounters, Royal Mile style - online
In Conversation with Sarah Adlington, two-time Commonwealth judo champion
Sarah Adlington is a two-time Commonwealth champion, eight-time British heavyweight champion and former Olympian in judo. She sat down with James Reinhardt to discuss her judo journey, making it to an Olympics and much more.
How did you get into judo?
My brother was having a difficult time at school, and my dad wanted to help him build confidence, so he got him into judo. For about two years, I sat on the side, desperate to start. You weren’t allowed to train until you were five, but they...
How did you get into judo?
My brother was having a difficult time at school, and my dad wanted to help him build confidence, so he got him into judo. For about two years, I sat on the side, desperate to start. You weren’t allowed to train until you were five, but they...
Interview: Summerhall could become multipurpose site under new owners
It is over a year since Summerhall, the University’s former veterinary school that now operates as an arts and events centre, was put up for sale. This sparked concerns that the 116 small businesses that exist in the building may cease to exist.
Today, the fringe hub continues to thrive. The Student’s investigative reporter, James Reinhardt, spoke to Summerhall Arts, who currently operate the building, Chief Executive Sam Gough, to find out more.How did Summerhall Arts’ Fringe programme go th...
Today, the fringe hub continues to thrive. The Student’s investigative reporter, James Reinhardt, spoke to Summerhall Arts, who currently operate the building, Chief Executive Sam Gough, to find out more.How did Summerhall Arts’ Fringe programme go th...
World Bank Approves $360m For Economic Development
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors, approved $360 million from the International Development Association for the Second Resilient Recovery Development Policy Financing operation in Ghana.
The operation is part of a broader World Bank engagement for crisis response and resilience in the country, and it is hoped the new investment will provide macroeconomic stability and sustainable conditions for job growth in Ghana.
Along with providing stability and fiscal sustainability, other objecti...
The operation is part of a broader World Bank engagement for crisis response and resilience in the country, and it is hoped the new investment will provide macroeconomic stability and sustainable conditions for job growth in Ghana.
Along with providing stability and fiscal sustainability, other objecti...
Turkson Elected New TEWU Of TUC Deputy General Secretary
Gifty Abena Turkson
Gifty Abena Turkson, an experienced industrial relations officer, has been elected the new Deputy General Secretary of the Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU) of Ghana’s Trade Union Congress (TUC).
The election, carried out by the National Executive Council (NEC) of TEWU, was held after the former Deputy General Secretary, Charles Kofi Osei, suddenly passed away in April, a press release issued on Monday, June 23, 2025 said.
Turkson will join the leadership team...
Gifty Abena Turkson, an experienced industrial relations officer, has been elected the new Deputy General Secretary of the Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU) of Ghana’s Trade Union Congress (TUC).
The election, carried out by the National Executive Council (NEC) of TEWU, was held after the former Deputy General Secretary, Charles Kofi Osei, suddenly passed away in April, a press release issued on Monday, June 23, 2025 said.
Turkson will join the leadership team...
Ghana Receives First UNICEF HPV Vaccine
UNICEF, the largest global child’s rights organisation, on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, delivered its first shipment of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to Ghana in a significant attempt to protect Ghanaian girls from a preventable cancer.
The initial delivery of 441,860 doses is the first part of 2.5 million doses that UNICEF will deliver to Ghana over the coming weeks.
The delivery targets protecting girls aged between 9 and 14 to protect future generations from cervical cancer, and will su...
The initial delivery of 441,860 doses is the first part of 2.5 million doses that UNICEF will deliver to Ghana over the coming weeks.
The delivery targets protecting girls aged between 9 and 14 to protect future generations from cervical cancer, and will su...
UNICEF Calls For More Investment In African Children As Population Set To Soar
File photo: Children
UNICEF, the largest child’s rights organisation in the world, has commemorated the Day of the African Child by calling for a significant investment in African children in a new press release.
This comes as the continent’s child population (those aged between 0-14) is set to rapidly expand by 2050. UNICEF estimates that four in 10 children globally will be based in Africa by 2050.
The Day of the African Child has historically commemorated the Soweto Uprising in 1976, where...
UNICEF, the largest child’s rights organisation in the world, has commemorated the Day of the African Child by calling for a significant investment in African children in a new press release.
This comes as the continent’s child population (those aged between 0-14) is set to rapidly expand by 2050. UNICEF estimates that four in 10 children globally will be based in Africa by 2050.
The Day of the African Child has historically commemorated the Soweto Uprising in 1976, where...
Ghanaian E-bike Company Showcases Models To UN Delegation
A participant taking a ride on the e-bike
Wahu Mobility hosted a visit from the United Nations (UN) and partners on Friday, June 13, 2025, to demonstrate the e-bikes the company plans to roll-out across Ghana and Africa.
The company hosted Sustainable Energy for All, an independent organisation aiming to accelerate the transition to renewable energy resources in emerging and developing countries, and the UN in Ghana.
A showcase was given for the new e-bike, as well as testimonials from users a...
Wahu Mobility hosted a visit from the United Nations (UN) and partners on Friday, June 13, 2025, to demonstrate the e-bikes the company plans to roll-out across Ghana and Africa.
The company hosted Sustainable Energy for All, an independent organisation aiming to accelerate the transition to renewable energy resources in emerging and developing countries, and the UN in Ghana.
A showcase was given for the new e-bike, as well as testimonials from users a...
June 3rd Summit Calls For Greater Youth Engagement In Climate Change
Participants at the summit
A summit commemorating the 10th anniversary of the June 3rd disaster in Accra has highlighted the need to increase youth engagement to tackle climate change.
Themed, “June 3rd, A Stern Reminder of Climate Inaction”, the event was organised by the Youth Climate Advocates.
It was aimed at increasing enthusiasm amongst young people to tackle climate change.
The Jun 3rd disaster, where over 150 people died in an explosion at the Kwame Nkrumah interchange fuel station, ha...
A summit commemorating the 10th anniversary of the June 3rd disaster in Accra has highlighted the need to increase youth engagement to tackle climate change.
Themed, “June 3rd, A Stern Reminder of Climate Inaction”, the event was organised by the Youth Climate Advocates.
It was aimed at increasing enthusiasm amongst young people to tackle climate change.
The Jun 3rd disaster, where over 150 people died in an explosion at the Kwame Nkrumah interchange fuel station, ha...
UN Secretary-General Calls For Action To Protect Ocean Life
Antonio Guterres
The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has called for member states to make “bold pledges” at the beginning of the UN Oceans Conference on Monday, June 9, 2025.
A statement issued by the UN, indicated that the event is the third UN Oceans Conference with 55 heads of state or government expected to attend (where 10 Ocean Action Panels are to give evidence).
The conference, which is being held in Nice and co-hosted by France and Costa-Rica, is seen as criti...
The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has called for member states to make “bold pledges” at the beginning of the UN Oceans Conference on Monday, June 9, 2025.
A statement issued by the UN, indicated that the event is the third UN Oceans Conference with 55 heads of state or government expected to attend (where 10 Ocean Action Panels are to give evidence).
The conference, which is being held in Nice and co-hosted by France and Costa-Rica, is seen as criti...
University of Edinburgh unaware of Teviot Row reconstruction carbon emission, despite net zero ambitions
The University of Edinburgh has refused to release information to The Studentregarding the carbon emissions that the Teviot Row reconstruction is producingbased on “public interest.”
The refusal comes as part of a wider Freedom of Information (FOI) request made by The Student into the University’s climate policy since the COVID-19 pandemic.
The university argued that, under the terms of the Environmental InformationRegulation Act (EIR) 2004, the public interest of the University’s function...
The refusal comes as part of a wider Freedom of Information (FOI) request made by The Student into the University’s climate policy since the COVID-19 pandemic.
The university argued that, under the terms of the Environmental InformationRegulation Act (EIR) 2004, the public interest of the University’s function...
Inside the murky world of bouncer violence in Edinburgh
Accusations of violence and racism from bouncers have been brought forward by numerous students and members of the public in a wide-ranging investigation by The Student.
All individuals who spoke to The Student did so on the condition of anonymity, and all evidence gathered comes from eye-witness accounts of events.
The issue of bouncers acting in an unprofessional manner first came to light in 2022, when the Police recommended Bourbon (formerly on Frederick Street) to close for excessive...
All individuals who spoke to The Student did so on the condition of anonymity, and all evidence gathered comes from eye-witness accounts of events.
The issue of bouncers acting in an unprofessional manner first came to light in 2022, when the Police recommended Bourbon (formerly on Frederick Street) to close for excessive...
Amnesty Society demands divestment in open letter
An open letter demanding that the University of Edinburgh immediately fully divest from Israeli-linked companies has been signed by over 75 societies.
Released by the University of Edinburgh Amnesty International Society (EU Amnesty) on 13 November, the open letter was penned ahead of a meeting on 2 December of University Court – the institution’s governing body.
It asks that a member of the Faculty Divestment Team be allowed to re-present to the court the findings of two Short-Life Workin...
Released by the University of Edinburgh Amnesty International Society (EU Amnesty) on 13 November, the open letter was penned ahead of a meeting on 2 December of University Court – the institution’s governing body.
It asks that a member of the Faculty Divestment Team be allowed to re-present to the court the findings of two Short-Life Workin...
What does the Edinburgh Derby really mean?
The highest scoring competitive match in the Edinburgh Derby finished Hibernian 5 – 6 Hearts on New Year’s Day in 1940, but that was the least remarkable aspect to the match.
Despite 14,000 being at Easter Road, nobody knew what was going on during the match due to very thick fog.
The match only went ahead because, as the match was scheduled to be broadcast to soldiers abroad, the War Office feared the German Luftwaffe would be alerted to bad weather over Leith, an important war-time targ...
Despite 14,000 being at Easter Road, nobody knew what was going on during the match due to very thick fog.
The match only went ahead because, as the match was scheduled to be broadcast to soldiers abroad, the War Office feared the German Luftwaffe would be alerted to bad weather over Leith, an important war-time targ...