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[[File:University of Edinburgh logo.svg.png|thumb|University logo]]The '''University of Edinburgh''' was founded in 1582. Many of its buildings are located in the historic Old Town of [[Edinburgh]]. It played an important role in Edinburgh's role as a chief intellectual centre during the Age of Enlightenment, and helped give the city the nickname of the "Athens of the North". | [[File:University of Edinburgh logo.svg.png|thumb|University logo]]The '''University of Edinburgh''' was founded in 1582. Many of its buildings are located in the historic Old Town of [[Edinburgh]]. It played an important role in Edinburgh's role as a chief intellectual centre during the Age of Enlightenment, and helped give the city the nickname of the "Athens of the North". | ||
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==LGBT societies== | ==LGBT societies== | ||
'''BLOGS''' is Edinburgh University’s LGBT+ Society. | '''BLOGS''' is Edinburgh University’s LGBT+ Society. | ||
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Members of BLOGS were involved in the discussions that led to the first [[Pride Scotia]]. | Members of BLOGS were involved in the discussions that led to the first [[Pride Scotia]]. | ||
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*[[James Barry]] | *[[James Barry]] | ||
*[[Ian Charleson]] | *[[Ian Charleson]] | ||
Revision as of 12:16, 28 March 2016
The University of Edinburgh was founded in 1582. Many of its buildings are located in the historic Old Town of Edinburgh. It played an important role in Edinburgh's role as a chief intellectual centre during the Age of Enlightenment, and helped give the city the nickname of the "Athens of the North".
LGBT societies
BLOGS is Edinburgh University’s LGBT+ Society.
Members of BLOGS were involved in the discussions that led to the first Pride Scotia.
Alumni
External links
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