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Ewen MacAskill

Our Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist on covering the biggest intelligence leak of all time.

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In brief

Recent achievements, advances and awards, including the topping out of our latest new building.

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COVID-19 research response

We’re at the heart of Scotland’s response to the current coronavirus outbreak.

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Get quizzing

Test your knowledge of Rectors past and present with our fun quiz.

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Books of my life

Novelist Graeme Macrae Burnet reveals his best-loved books and the best piece of writing advice he received. 

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Alumni benefits

We offer a range of services, including specialist careers advice on increasing the odds in your favour.

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Travel: secrets of Helsinki

While travel in 2020 is restricted, take a virtual tour of Finland’s capital city.

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