Stories from 2026

Stories from 2026

How courage shaped a Mastercard Foundation Scholar’s online learning experience from Kakuma Refugee Camp

Niyongabo Vincent sitting at a table working on his laptop.

Global displacement: When the world moves, do universities?

Three people walking and talking in front of a group of graduates. Two of them are holding University branded folders and wearing graduation robes and hats, and one is wearing business attire and a blue scarf.

Building a culture of welcome and belonging in Edinburgh

A person wearing a graduation robe with a blue scarf while smiling at the camera.

The power of art in community

A drawn artwork of someone painting a picture.

A community of welcome: The impact of STTEPS tutoring

A young person sitting and speaking to a person out of focus.

U7+ Alliance recognised as an official G7 engagement group

A group of officials in formal business attire standing in a group. At the centre is French President, Emmanuel Macron, holding a binder that reads "U7+".

Taking Africa to the world: Expanding online education across Africa to drive sustainable development

Connected Futures Symposium attendees - group image

Celebrating European Doctoral Day 2026 as a member of the Una Europa alliance

A large group of students sitting on a boat going over a river. The students are wearing matching green shirts and are smiling at the camera.

How will higher education adapt to a changing world?

Two people, including Liz Grant, sitting in a board room speaking.

Sustainability, health and wellbeing at the Big Dig 2026

University of Edinburgh staff and students take part in the Big Dig 2026 by planting seedlings at Easter Bush campus

Cervantes Cultural and Academic Programme for 2026 takes shape

People holding instruments in an auditorium in front of an audience.

USA 250 anniversary

A group of people holding a University of Edinburgh sign and wearing tartan at the 2026 Tartan Day parade in New York City.

Photography Competition winners 2025/26 – Edinburgh Connections

A group of children playing on a jetty at sunset.

What the Erasmus+ reassociation means for the University of Edinburgh

A large group of professionals standing outside ECCI at the University of Edinburgh.

Celebrating global progress of the Community Plan 2020–25

Two people looking at a display that says "Celebrating Refugee Week".

Una Europa Student Award showcases student art in Edinburgh

A mixed-medium artwork, made from a branch with wool and string wrapped around it.

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program as a catalyst for change at the University of Edinburgh

A large group of Mastercard Foundation Scholars posing happily outside a University building.

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