University of Edinburgh
The city of Edinburgh has long been considered one of the most desirable places to live in the UK. Widely regarded as one of the greenest cities in Europe, and sometimes referred to as the ‘Athens of the North’, the city is home to many art galleries, theatres, museums and the UK’s biggest annual arts festival, the Edinburgh Festival.
The University of Edinburgh has a big part to play in city life. One of the oldest and most respected academic institutions in the world, the university’s seven main campus buildings and ever-growing student population are an integral part of the city scene. Excelling in artistic subjects such as music, drama and art, the university is also one the UK’s top research institutions, offering students excellent teaching facilities, especially for science and technology.
Edinburgh is very much a student city. The university’s seven main campuses are dotted around the city; as a result the student population is not condensed in one specific area, but spread throughout Edinburgh. The student body at the university is extremely active and influential, so much so that its operations have had to be divided between two organisations: the University of Edinburgh Student’s Union and the Student Representative Council.
Together, the two organisations form The Edinburgh University Student’s Association. The Student's Union controls the student bars, shops and cafés, while the Student Representative Council is in charge of the university’s clubs and societies, as well as matters involving the university’s external reputation and representation.
The student body is also famous for its involvement in political and charitable campaigns, such as People & Planet, and hosts regular fund-raising events for causes such as Make Poverty History. In terms of sporting achievements, Edinburgh is currently fourth in the British Universities Sports Association rankings, which cover all university sports, and number one in Scotland.
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