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Covid-19 updates for staff & students
See the latest information and advice for students, staff and prospective students:?Covid-19 updates?
Bulletin magazine for staff
Read the latest updates from the Adaptation and Renewal teams as well as stories from across our staff community: bulletin magazine
Edinburgh impact
Students have created a gallery of stunning images celebrating the Edinburgh community.
As we look ahead to a hopefully brighter 2021, the Edit Review of the Year 2020 reminds us that, against the odds, the University community has continued to make the world a better place over the past 12 months.
Discover how our community, researchers and experts are helping to respond to this global challenge.
We are a truly global University, making a contribution to the world, through global partnership, community and exchange.
We're committed to contributing to the city of Edinburgh through research, teaching, facilities and events.
Research and teaching
We're ranked 4th in the UK for research power, and have the highest rating possible for our student learning experience*.
We're in the heart of Edinburgh, one of the world's most desirable places to live.
*Times Higher Education, Overall Ranking of Institutions; Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education Scotland.