🌍 Celebrating #RefugeeWeek at UoE. We're proud of our diverse and inclusive community, and we were the 1st university in Scotland to be accredited as a University of Sanctuary. This week we'll celebrate some local orgs doing important work supporting New Scots. #OurHome

🏡📢 Through @edinburghuni's Social Investment Fund, we've invested a further £1million to support social housing across the UK. Social & Sustainable's Social & Sustainable Housing Fund enables organisations to purchase and lease properties to their service users. ed.ac.uk/local/news/fur…

There's a stunning new exhibition in the UoE's Talbot Rice Gallery. Entry is always free to everyone and is open Tue-Sat, 10am-5pm until 29 Sept Ghanaian artist El Anatsui uses his art to engage with the complex legacies of colonialism in Africa. Visit: edin.ac/3LaStLW

Shout out to 14-18 years olds in #Edinburgh & #Lothians - enjoy #design, feel you have a head for #business? Enjoy creating & pitching with peers for a week St Cecilia's Hall Book now Edinburgh Local Grassmarket Community Project EdScotSkills3-18 Mindroom Create:Edinburgh eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-ent…

👋🏼 Introducing our new Social Impact Manager, Aidan! Aidan brings a range of expertise to the team. He'll be working with local orgs, residents and community groups to maximise positive impact from UoE resources. Find out more + feel free to reach out: edin.ac/3Lh6qb7

Anyone need a little pick-me-up for Hump Day? Julie Ann, a student at UoE talks about the importance of intergenerational relationships and shows how little acts of kindness can go a long way. 🥰 edin.ac/457PYD0

There's still time to catch some of the brilliant events at this year's Edinburgh International Book Festival - held for the first time in the UoE's historic building Edinburgh Future's Institute! Get yourself down (there's lots of family friendly stuff too) + have a nosey: edin.ac/4fDODJi

Join our upcoming free event that commemorates the 'Edinburgh Conversations' - groundbreaking meetings that The University of Edinburgh academics convened between KGB agents and Pentagon officials in a bid to end the Cold War. 🗓 18 Sept, 5:30pm - 6:30pm 📍Edinburgh Futures Institute 🎟 edin.ac/4dL2CLt

Great to be part of the conversation about the community plan for Edinburgh Local and advocate for the third sector 💪🤘

🎥 Our latest video showcases the recent 'Big Dig' at Newbattle Abbey College, Dalkeith! Hear from New Scots as they share their experiences on site and discover how archaeology connects people from all backgrounds.🌍🏛️ 👉youtube.com/watch?v=WotwVM…

New and returning students, a massive WELCOME to your university community! Subscribe to our newsletter for a chance to win 1 of 16 £25 vouchers: edin.ac/3ZcR0gj Spot us around campus and grab your free sweets! #EdinburghWelcomeWeek #UoETakeAction #communityengagement

Take part in some UoE research! UoE researchers are looking to recruit parents who are interested in discussing their experiences of family life post separation/divorce. We are looking for parents of 4–8 year olds. Are you a fit? Apply through the link: blogs.ed.ac.uk/sfoley/take-pa…

📣 The University's Community Grant Scheme is open! Orgs can apply for a grant of up to £5k - deadline 13 Oct. These grants help the development of projects & community activities. We support local people's vision for a better Edinburgh. Apply: edin.ac/3Tzrcr4

🚀 The University of Edinburgh is hosting loads of events at this years' Research Festival, shining a spotlight on the digital world. Discover how research is transforming our lives. Events are open to all + FREE UoE events: edin.ac/46uUJWX #ResearchFestival2024 #DigitalInnovation

Do you have #stories of #livestock markets? Are you at home & free on Wednesday (5th) 7pm? Is so, why not pop along (via Zoom) to our #GladdenVillage Mart session, ‘A Lens on Livestock Marts, 1978-now’. Email [email protected] for link Powys County Times Abi Reader Farmers’ Alumni