To celebrate Black History Month, we asked New College staff and students to tell us about Black people that have inspired them in their life and work. Check out what they said and learn more about these inspirational people on the Divinity News Page. Divinity News Page   

October is Black History Month and there are some exciting events scheduled to celebrate. Here’s some information about the upcoming events: Black History Month Lunchtime Talks These talks are organised by the Scottish Graduate Schools of Social Science and Arts and Humanities. You can register online on Eventbrite. Look out especially for the talk on […]

New College is hosting events to celebrate International Women’s Day on Sunday 8 March. Academic Lunch on Gender For: PG students Friday 27 March, 1-2pm, Senate Room A conversation about gendered experiences of studying at university with Dr Naomi Appleton, Professor Helen Bond, Professor Jay Brown, and Dr Suzanna Millar. Hear from New College academic […]

The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee is responsible for providing strategic direction for the implementation of the College vision on equality, diversity and inclusion. Chair: Rowena Arshad Remit and Action Plan The Committee met for the first time 28 October and is in the process of finalising its remit. […]

November is a month of celebration of the individuals and evens that have shaped disabled communities. It also provides space for disabled students to explore and articulate their own experiences , and a focus for the whole University community to discuss and address the on-going challenges facing disabled communities in Britain and around the world. […]

The Consent Collective are back at the University of Edinburgh for another year for workshops, discussions and other events. They will host a screening of the 2018 documentary ‘Roll Red Roll‘ on October 22 and their ‘#MeToo Surviving University‘ workshop on October 23. Sign up for these events now. Every student and member of staff […]

It’s Black History Month and the University of Edinburgh is holding numerous events to celebrate black heritage. Examples include a brunch for black students and staff, and a screening and discussion of the fact-based drama series ‘When they see us.’ See what’s on Diversity at the University The University of Edinburgh is dedicated to celebrating […]