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3 Feb 2025
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, βA Lens on Livestock Marts, 1978-nowβ. Email gladdenvillage@gmail.com for link @CountyTimes @AbiReader @WCFAlumni
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29 Oct 2024
π @EdinburghUni 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
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18 Sep 2024
π£ The University's Community Grant Scheme is open!
Orgs can apply for a grant of up to Β£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
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13 Sep 2024
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 4β8 year olds.
Are you a fit? Apply through the link: blogs.ed.ac.uk/sfoley/take-pβ¦
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9 Sep 2024
New and returning students, a massive WELCOME to your university community!
Subscribe to our newsletter for a chance to win 1 of 16 Β£25 vouchers: edin.ac/3ZcR0gj
Spot us around campus and grab your free sweets!
#EdinburghWelcomeWeek #UoETakeAction #communityengagement
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4 Sep 2024
(1/3) We were thrilled to host two events over the last week that have brought together many public and third sector organisations.
Lots of discussions about how to work together to benefit the lives of those living in Edinburgh and the wider southeast Scotland region.
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4 Sep 2024
(3/3) Thanks to everyone who gave up their time to be here, including inspiring opening comments from Ewan Aitken, Cyrenians and Lorraine McGrath from Simon Community Scotland, and for local organisation Goodies who provided a delicious spread!
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Edinburgh Local retweeted
30 Aug 2024
π₯ 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.πποΈ
πyoutube.com/watch?v=WotwVMrKβ¦
ALT On the left an image of a woman smiling at the camera whilst she digs into the turf with a spade. On the right, a group taking a selfie.
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Edinburgh Local retweeted
29 Aug 2024
Great to be part of the conversation about the community plan for @EdinUniLocal and advocate for the third sector πͺπ€
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Edinburgh Local retweeted
26 Aug 2024
Join our upcoming free event that commemorates the 'Edinburgh Conversations' - groundbreaking meetings that @EdinburghUni academics convened between KGB agents and Pentagon officials in a bid to end the Cold War.
π 18 Sept, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
π@UoE_EFI
π edin.ac/4dL2CLt
ALT Black and white photo of ten men in suits posing together. Text reads: "A Conversation about the Edinburgh Conversations" and "Edinburgh Futures Conversations." University of Edinburgh logo displayed.
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22 Aug 2024
There's still time to catch some of the brilliant events at this year's @edbookfest - 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
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14 Aug 2024
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. π₯°
edin.ac/457PYD0
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Edinburgh Local retweeted
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 @StCeciliasHall Book now @EdinUniLocal @GCP_Edinburgh @ESskills @MindroomInform @createedinburgh
eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-β¦
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10 Jul 2024
ππΌ 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
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4 Jul 2024
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
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2 Jul 2024
π‘π’ Through @edinburghuni's Social Investment Fund, we've invested a further Β£1million to support social housing across the UK.
@SASCapital's Social & Sustainable Housing Fund enables organisations to purchase and lease properties to their service users.
ed.ac.uk/local/news/further-β¦
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17 Jun 2024
π 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
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