Edinburgh Local

03/06/2026

This weekend, the Community Team is back at !

Visit our family friendly stall for make-and-take friendship bracelets that, through code, tell the University what’s important to you.

We’re there alongside Plant Science and , plus is part of to mark Edinburgh Medical School’s 300th anniversary.

We’re there Saturday and Sunday. It’s a date!

25/05/2026

If you can make it along to McDonald Road Library 5.30pm this Wednesday, these films are well worth a watch

Edinburgh Medical School

Exploring endometriosis through short films

25/05/2026

Interested in local history? This event on Thursday at the Scottish Storytelling Centre could be for you

Join us on Thursday 28 May at 2:30pm at the Scottish Storytelling Centre for "Edinburgh’s First Medical Officer of Health." Sir Henry Littlejohn’s legacy to the city as its first Medical Officer of Health is enormous. On 8 May 2026, we mark his 200th birthday. This short talk will present his life in the round — surgeon, public official, forensic expert, family man, and more.

Tickets for this fascinating snapshot of Edinburgh's medical history are free, but booking is essential. Tap the link in comments to book your tickets now ⬇️ 🔗


Edinburgh Medical School
Edinburgh Local
Scottish Storytelling Centre

21/05/2026

Bringing you our fantastic final commitment in our new Scottish Government Social Impact Pledge. ⁠
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Ruthanne Baxter and Cathy Southworth, Co-Leads of 300 Community Connections, are here to share it with you: ⁠
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“We will undertake activities that ensure our local communities feel tangible positive impact of our celebration of 300 years of the Faculty of Medicine (EMS300) at the University of Edinburgh.” ⁠
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Find out more about how our marking of 300 years of Medicine will serve communities at https://www.communityscot.org.uk/social-impact-pledge/who-has-made-pledge/pledges-made-so-far/edinburghuni2026
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20/05/2026

We're proud of the second commitment we've made in our new Scottish Government Social Impact Pledge.⁠
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Tina Harrison, Deputy Vice Principal Students (Engagement), is here to share with you how we will create positive impact for communities through our learning and teaching: ⁠
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“As part of our Learning and Teaching Strategy 2030 and Community Plan, we will embed, within our curriculum, learning opportunities for students which take place in and with communities.” ⁠
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Find out what this looks like in practice at https://www.communityscot.org.uk/social-impact-pledge/who-has-made-pledge/pledges-made-so-far/edinburghuni2026
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18/05/2026

We’ve renewed our Scottish Government Social Impact Pledge! We’ve made 3 new commitments to increase our social impact for our local communities. ⁠
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Stuart Linton, Contract and Supplier Management Specialist, and Aidan Tracey, Social Impact Manager, would like to share our first commitment with you, which is all about procurement:⁠
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“Starting this year and over the coming years, we will extend our pilot approach we have been taking to community benefits within our procurements.” ⁠
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Find out what this means in practice at https://www.communityscot.org.uk/social-impact-pledge/who-has-made-pledge/pledges-made-so-far/edinburghuni2026
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24/04/2026

BSL (British Sign Language) user? Come tour Talbot Rice Gallery next Friday, 1 May. Register on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/british-sign-language-bsl-tour-the-dead-dont-go-until-we-do-tickets-1985580816673?

23/03/2026

Our Community Grant Scheme is now open!

To mark our turning 300, we’re encouraging applications that support health and wellbeing.

In our reel, local young person, Ali, tells us how a community grant we awarded to East Lothian organisation, , impacted positively on his wellbeing.

Local community organisations across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Borders, and Fife can now apply for funding to bring your ideas to life! Applications are open until midnight on Sunday 26 April.

You can apply by visiting our Community Grant Webpage: https://local.ed.ac.uk/community-grants/how-to-apply

Recent projects funded by the grants include:

* Creative music production and DJ workshops for young people in the Scottish Borders 🎚️
* Weekly sporting memory club in Edinburgh to combat isolation ⚽️
* Co-created photo and storytelling exhibition by New Scots 🖼️

These grants are a core part of how we work with communities and are a continued University commitment in the Community Plan 2025-30.

19/03/2026

Check out our programme of upcoming Prescribe Culture Gatherings!🎨📷️

We kick off with a visit to the National Portrait Gallery on Sat 28 March, 2.30-4.30pm, to view the work of the Daredevil Photographer, Alfred Buckham.

Prescribe Culture Gatherings provide regular opportunities for people to come together, meet new friends and socialise,with and through culture and coffee.

Members of the public as well as University staff and students are welcome at the Gatherings. The Gatherings are supported by a host who will ensure everyone feels welcome.

All Prescribe Culture Gatherings consist of a cultural activity that is free or low cost, and always includes a window for coffee and chat, at a café in the area ☕️

The purpose of the Gatherings is to promote mental wellbeing and community connection.

Find out more at https://library.ed.ac.uk/heritage-collections/in-the-community/prescribe-culture/prescribe-culture-gatherings

12/03/2026

Your Southside, your say!⁠
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Are you a student who lives, works, studies or spends time in Edinburgh's Southside? Join an event at Teviot on Friday 27 March, 5-7pm to have your say in future plans for the area.⁠
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Whether it's housing, transport, the environment or something else that matters to you, this is your chance to influence city planning.⁠
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Can't make the event? There's an online survey, too.⁠
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If you're not sure which area Southside covers, check out the map below
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Register for the event, complete the survey and find out more at https://www.sccedinburgh.org.uk/lpp