Thursday 21 November 2019, 10.00 – 12.30 hours, Room 5.04, Charteris Land (Moray House) Are you passionate about sharing your subject area with young people? Do you already undertake (or wish to begin) outreach with pupils from widening participation (WP) backgrounds? Do you want to learn new techniques to engage with school-aged learners? This workshop, […]

The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences is organising a series of workshops, hosted by the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH) Cultural Heritage 6 December 2019, 0930-1230 hours What role does the past play in the present? How do we, in the present, exercise sovereignty over the past, and operationalise it […]

One in four people will struggle with their mental health each year and many more will be affected by the stigma surrounding mental illness. Mental Health and Wellbeing Week is a joint University of Edinburgh, Students Association and Sports Union programme, featuring events and activities focused on mental health. Students Association events Sports Union activities University […]

We know that 1 in 4 of us will struggle with our mental health each year and many more will be affected by the stigma surrounding mental illness, but many of us struggle to find the words to talk about how we’re feeling. Edinburgh University Students’ Association has organised a week-long programme of events and activities focused on mental health […]

The University of Edinburgh is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. Participation in the Stonewall Workplace Index is one demonstration of that commitment and is a means of assessing our progress relating to the impact of organisational practice on LGBT+ staff. As part of our submission, Stonewall ask the University to circulate their staff […]

The University’s interdisciplinary hub for gender and sexuality studies research and teaching – gendered – will hold its second-anniversary event on 1 October 2019. The event will provide an interactive showcase for research projects and teaching on gender and sexuality studies across the University of Edinburgh, as well as ‘speed networking’ opportunities. Where and when? […]

All members of staff have been invited to attend the University Senate’s discussion on ‘Support for Early Career Researchers’ at its meeting: Wednesday 2nd October from 2-4pm Lecture Theatre G.03, 50 George Square Speakers will present an overview of issues facing research staff, and a summary of some of the support available. Senate will also […]

The School will be having Mental Health training for all Personal Tutors and Student Support Officers on Wednesday, 9 October from 2-5pm, in the Senate Room. Senior Personal Tutor Dr Alex Chow says, “This is a highly subscribed training session. It can be particularly helpful to talk through various mental health matters that can come […]

SilverCloud offers secure, immediate access to online CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) programmes, tailored to your specific needs. The programmes have demonstrated high improvement rates for depression and anxiety. You can access it anywhere, on your computer, tablet or mobile phone. It’s easy to use with interactive tools and activities make your experience interesting and motivational. How […]

Applications for ‘Go Abroad Staff’ 2019/20 are now open. The programme is for all staff, support, administrative, and academic. The Go Abroad Team will run information sessions around the University during August and September. Find out more at https://www.ed.ac.uk/global/staff-mobility The Go Abroad Team can also be contacted via staffmobility@ed.ac.uk The School contact is Ulrich Schmiedel […]