I started my day today with the slightly surreal experience of hearing my voice on the The Guardian's podcast, Today in Focus, speaking on my time at University and how unlucky this cohort has been. Give it a listen here: theguardian.com/news/audio/202…

🚨NEW: Important update on UCEA negotiations We met with UCEA today and will meet again early next week Full update here: ucu.org.uk/13116 Keep backing your union. Keep backing each other #ucuRISING

A warning to the nation. Don’t go to university, or UCU members will get in your head. They’ll pressure you. They’ll indoctrinate you. They’ll change you. And you’ll become a…. vegetarian😳🥦 This is beyond even Accidental Partridge

I’m calling on the Home Office to consider extenuating circumstances for the impact outstanding qualifications is having on international students. UCU Read my letter here 👇

Update on the marking and assessment boycott: Following continuing discussions between the University and UCU-Edinburgh, a joint statement has been agreed. This is a welcome and significant step forward. Read more ➡️ edin.ac/3qjhWvH

Day 1 has been buzzing with great discussion and sharing in all our sessions. And finally, a quick preview of what's in store tomorrow: the return of Central Scotland University College, and our exciting simulation exercise! #sparqsTQ

Last week I visited Scotland's only Student Housing Co-op here in Edinburgh. It's great to see young people working together to create a sense community & providing affordable student accommodation. I urge the Scottish Government to explore & facilitate more student co-ops

Welcome back to the medical students returning over the last few weeks. Our medical libraries are ready for your return - be sure to say hi to Max 💀

We should be welcoming international students into our campuses and country, but instead, hostile environment policies are designed to make the international student experience as difficult as possible.

Great to see this brand new outdoor table tennis table King's Buildings just next to the Nucleus Building. Equipment will be available for loan on campus in a few days - in the meantime please feel free to use it if you have your own bats and balls 🏓 (and the wind lets you)!

Can you beleive what you hear? Artists at InspaceGallery question authenticity and ownership of AI generated voices at #SoundsofDeepFake 📅Exhibiting now until 28 August ⏰10am-5pm 📍Inspace Gallery, 1 Crichton Street, Edi Edinburgh Art Festival Edinburgh Festival Fringe Design Informatics ➡️ edin.ac/3Ov8COF

Looking forward to taking part in this free online event on Friday, which is part of the #Curious Royal Society of Edinburgh programme

Three months in my role have flown by! It has been a hectic but exciting Summer trying to find my feet - some highlights have definitely been meeting other sabbs at conferences, attending graduations and speaking at the rectors installation✨ Welcome Week has come so quick!

📣 Scottish Government's proposed Care Leaver Payment is welcome, and we're clear that care experienced students must be included. Our data shows care experienced students to be among the worst affected by poverty - 67% were forced to skip a meal, and they must not be left behind.

We’re calling on the University to make a public statement to affirm students right to protest, on and off our campuses and commit to a security approach which prioritises student welfare.. Students can sign our open letter here; eusa.ed.ac.uk/news/article/p… ✍️

Have you ever wondered what it's like to participate in SACHA? 🤔 Hear from some of our previous change agents in this short video! 💡 Don't miss out on your chance to experience the programme yourself. Applications close Thursday 21st December at 23:59 GMT.

Happy Qualentine's Day 🤪

📣 You have until 5pm to get your vote in! Your Students' Association is run for students, by students. This is your chance to have a say on who gets to represent you! Have your say and you could be a winner too! eusa.link/StudentElectio…

Don’t miss out on the variety of events we have on offer for edinburghuni students and recent graduates, from any subject who are interested in working in the Creative Industries, Media or Cultural institutions. Use our handy guide:sway.cloud.microsoft/m2jEYOzH38ElYY… #EdCreativeCareers

Check out the latest article in my newsletter: What a Wild Whirlwind of a Welcome Week linkedin.com/pulse/what-wil… via LinkedIn