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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". | ||
| + | [[Simon Fanshawe]] was appointed Rector in 2024. | ||
| − | [[File:BLOGS.png|thumb|left|BLOGS logo]] | + | [[File:BLOGS.png|thumb|left|BLOGS logo, c. 2014]] |
==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]]. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Alumni== |
*[[James Barry]] | *[[James Barry]] | ||
*[[Ian Charleson]] | *[[Ian Charleson]] | ||
*[[Bruce Chatwin]] | *[[Bruce Chatwin]] | ||
*[[Joanna Cherry]] | *[[Joanna Cherry]] | ||
| + | *[[Kezia Dugdale]] | ||
*[[Neil MacGregor]] | *[[Neil MacGregor]] | ||
*[[Derek Ogg]] | *[[Derek Ogg]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:09, 28 February 2024
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".
Simon Fanshawe was appointed Rector in 2024.
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
- James Barry
- Ian Charleson
- Bruce Chatwin
- Joanna Cherry
- Kezia Dugdale
- Neil MacGregor
- Derek Ogg
- C K Scott Moncrieff
External links
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