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Staff at University of Edinburgh strike over proposed cuts

A union said university bosses had pulled back from commitments given in December.

Evening Standard

Jack Dempsey completes remarkable injury recovery as one of five Scotland changes for France

Influential back row Dempsey suffered a bicep injury against England but is fit enough to start the crunch clash against Les Bleus

The Independent UK

Townsend calls for Kinghorn and Van der Merwe to show ‘huge determination’ against Wales

Blair Kinghorn and Duhan van der Merwe have been restored to Scotland’s starting XV for Saturday’s Six Nations meeting with Wales in Cardiff

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Gregor Townsend names settled Scotland squad for vital Six Nations

Experienced forwards Dave Cherry and Jonny Gray are recalled for the tournament

The Independent UK

Barbeary shows class as Bath score nine tries to race into Champions Cup last 16

No 8 Alfie Barbeary led a powerful Bath pack that demolished depleted Edinburgh 63-10 to secure top spot in Pool 2 and a home knockout tie

The Guardian - UK

Finn Russell expects late hits from Scotland teammates in Bath vs Edinburgh battle

Fly half Russell will pull the strings for Bath in their crunch Champions Cup clash but won’t get any favours from his international teammates lining up for Edinburgh

The Independent UK

Finn Russell ready for bruising clash with Scotland colleagues against Edinburgh

The Bath fly-half will be up against his fellow Scot Duhan van der Merwe and said he is expecting a tough game: ‘I’d imagine there’ll be a couple of late shots’

The Guardian - UK

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Storming ahead means increasingly little in era of rugby’s comeback kings

Even the greatest sides can be reeled in like farmed salmon, assisted by a series of newish laws that can transform momentum quicker than you can say ‘Usain Bolt’

The Guardian - UK

Toulon overpower Bath in Champions Cup thriller as Harlequins and Northampton romp to big wins

Toulon 45-34 Bath: The visitors were denied a losing bonus point at the last as Toulon got their campaign back on track

The Independent UK

Scottish universities a haven for US students fleeing Trump's college crackdown

Scotland has become an increasingly popular destination for students from the United States in the wake President Donald Trump's interventions in higher education. RFI spoke to Americans enrolled at the University of Edinburgh, where one in 10 students is now from the US.

Radio France Internationale

Duhan van der Merwe dropped as Scotland take on New Zealand

Jamie Ritchie was also left out of the 23 while Zander Fagerson has not yet recovered from a knee injury.

The Independent UK

Duhan van der Merwe double helps Scotland rack up 13 tries in dominant USA win

Van der Merwe marked his 50th cap with two tries while Darcy Graham also starred with a hat-trick.

The Independent UK

Duhan van der Merwe reflects on ‘unbelievable’ Scotland career ahead of 50th cap

The South Africa-born 30-year-old has scored a record 32 tries in his 49 appearances for his adopted country.

The Independent UK

Liam McConnell to make Scotland debut as Stafford McDowall captains heavily-rotated side for USA

Flanker McConnell makes his Test bow as Duhan van der Merwe earns a 50th cap

The Independent UK

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Louis Rees-Zammit recalled to Wales squad after NFL experiment

Steve Tandy named Louis Rees-Zammit in the Wales squad despite a 21-month absence while Rhys Carré was also included after he requalified for selection

The Independent UK

Gregor Townsend vehemently defends controversial second job with Red Bull

The Scotland head coach is spending 30 days a year on Red Bull’s global rugby strategy and has come in for a lot of criticism for wearing two hats

The Independent UK

United Rugby Championship clash between Edinburgh and Ulster postponed due to Storm Amy

The fixture will now be played at a later date

The Guardian - UK

Ulrich Loening obituary

Other lives: Molecular biologist who led the Centre for Human Ecology for a decade

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The National (Scotland)

Wrap up warm with iconic Aashu cashmere scarves for Christmas

The holiday season is a time of warmth, joy, and thoughtful giving. Every Christmas, people look for presents that not only surprise loved ones but…

The Independent UK

Edinburgh Uni lecturers walk out on first of five days of industrial action

The University and College Union said it is ‘taking steps’ to extend its mandate for industrial action, which expires in November.

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh University lecturers begin 5-day walkout amid dispute over £140m cuts

LECTURERS and other staff at the University of Edinburgh are set to begin a five-day walkout in a dispute over plans to cut £140 million from the…

Evening Standard

Edinburgh University lecturers begin walkout amid dispute over £140m cuts plan

The University and College Union said cutting staff would amount to ‘academic vandalism on an unprecedented scale’.

The National (Scotland)

Charity worker in Ukraine reveals how Scottish donations are making a difference

AN underground school and a bakery are among the vital projects being supported in Ukraine thanks to Edinburgh donations ...

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh University opens voluntary redundancy scheme amid 'financial challenges'

The University of Edinburgh has opened a voluntary redundancy scheme for some staff, as it says the higher education sector is facing “urgent…

The Guardian - UK

Jokers in the pack: eclectic shortlist revealed for Edinburgh comedy awards 2025

Seven of the eight nominees for best show have not previously been nominated in the same category at the ‘Oscars of live comedy’

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