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Upcoming changes to the University’s electric vehicle charging network

20 November, 2025

From June 2026, the University’s electric vehicle (EV) charging points will move from the…

EV Charging Point

Refurbishing exam desks with Recycle Scotland

27 May, 2024

The Estates Department’s Waste and Furniture Management Team is working with Recycle Scotland to…

Exam desks in Playfair Library. The desk at the front right has been refurbished

Visit from Bucknell University

21 May, 2024

In May, our Carbon Net Zero Energy Team welcomed a group of students from Bucknell University,…

Students from Bucknell University looking at the solar farm at Easter Bush

New Institute of Genetics and Cancer research facilities

21 May, 2024

Building works have completed at the Western General Hospital campus and the new building has been…

Exterior of the new Institute of Genetics and Cancer building extenstion

Archaeological Dig

10 May, 2024

Last year the Estate Development Team and the Easter Bush Farms Team helped to create a mock…

Students taking part in a mock archaeological dig

Environmental Human Performance Lab for athletes

24 January, 2024

Last year we introduced an exciting new facility to our estate - an environmental chamber.

Inside the Environmental Human Performance Lab with sports equipment ready to be used