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We are a modern, global, and dynamic business school home to students, staff, and researchers inspired by the world around them to provide creative, sustainable solutions to economic challenges and society's needs. From career guidance to sports performance, biomedical science to ecotourism, research into human life, human behavior, and our understanding of the environment is at the center of the School of Applied Sciences. If you want to pursue a creative industry career, our School of Arts & Creative Industries offers a range of degrees to create a vibrant, international, and creative community. Our modern facilities and strong links with industry combine to produce industry-ready, award-winning graduates. The School of Computing will equip you for the future in a fast-changing and fascinating sector. From networking to cybercrime, sound design to web development, we offer innovative, accredited courses taught by industry experts in labs that feature cutting-edge kit. The School of Engineering & the Built Environment gives you the skills needed to innovate, create, respond to, and provide solutions for a technically-demanding society. We have a broad range of courses that have been designed with employment in mind. The UK's envied healthcare model, Scotland's strong reputation for health training, and our research-active academics make Edinburgh Napier the ideal place to study, no matter where you are based. Before studying on your program, you will need to demonstrate competence in your English language skills. Find out more below about the University's English language requirements, as well as pre-sessional courses available if you do not meet the entry criteria. We are committed to supporting and developing our researchers' careers, and our commitment has been recognized since 2010 when we first received the EU HR Excellence in Research award. The award was retained in 2012 and 2014. Using Vitae's Researcher Development Framework as the underpinning structure, we have designed a series of events that help Edinburgh Napier University researchers develop as rounded researchers. Accounting and finance involve so much more than crunching numbers. Whichever of our programs you pick, get ready to develop accounting, finance, and general business skills that you will use throughout your career. All of our accounting courses are accredited by major UK accounting institutes, placing our graduates a step closer to professional qualification. Your eligibility for exemptions from many of their exams means you will be professionally qualified sooner than most. Edinburgh Napier is an innovative university inspired and deeply connected to the world around it. We create and support personalized learning and research opportunities that nurture talent, create knowledge, and shape communities worldwide. We have a reputation for our student community's diversity, employability of our graduates, our international reach, and our engagement with business through research and enterprise. Edinburgh Napier University delivers the skills and experience that matter. We combine professional know-how with an academic approach and work-related learning to help our students succeed beyond University. Meanwhile, our research shapes the world around us, improving lives in Scotland and across the globe. We want to be recognized as a University that acts with respect and integrity and creates an environment where everyone feels proud, confident, challenged, and supported. Our values are reflected in all aspects of our work and our relationships with partners and stakeholders. Our purpose is to deliver high-quality education and research to add value to the social, cultural, and economic capital of the communities we serve. We work at the leading edge of our academic disciplines in research, pedagogy, and professional practice, developing highly valued graduates, and delivering research outcomes that together transform communities. Edinburgh Napier has taken steps to ensure that slavery and human trafficking are not taking place in its supply chain or any part of its business. The Court is the governing body of the University and is responsible for determining our overall strategic direction. Our corporate plan for 2015/16 sets out our critical actions for the year ahead. We have chosen these actions to ensure that we meet the objectives laid out in our University strategy. We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion at Edinburgh Napier University. The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 gives you the right to request information from us in addition to that published in our Scheme. Our postgraduate courses have been designed in consultation with leading business and industry figures and cover a full range of academic subjects and vocational fields. We have strong links with industry, and our courses are accredited internationally. Each postgraduate course is structured to provide the practical skills and theoretical knowledge valued across the globe. We complement this with innovative programs to boost your employability. We offer a range of Executive Masters courses for professionals looking to develop their skills and advance their careers. With flexible learning options, these are ideal if you want to remain in your current role or prepare for your next move. View full university

Based upon the principles of the internationally recognized Steiner Waldorf curriculum, we aim to develop responsible, free-thinking young people who can contribute to society with initiative and purpose. Steiner described his ideal of a comprehensive education as one that encompasses everyone regardless of social or religious background. The basis of this ‘art of education was – and still is – a deep understanding of the physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual needs of the developing human being. The philosophy (Anthroposophy) behind education can be applied to all walks of life and it is out of this that the teachers work. The philosophy itself, however, is not taught to the children. From Kindergarten to the final year (Class 12) subject matter is linked to a child’s developmental stage, which both inspires and motivates the pupils. Teachers teach to the whole child – and each lesson is revealed in a three-fold manner: through the intellectual capacities (thinking), artistic and emotional capacities (feeling), and practical skill-building capacities (willing). All subjects are linked, and each lesson integrates academic work with fine arts and practical arts so that a child is not only intellectually engaged but emotionally and aesthetically invested in their learning. This holistic approach to education, something which Curriculum for Excellence is striving to achieve, provides our pupils with several key benefits. Formal learning (desk-based learning) is delayed until the age of six or seven years allowing pupils to develop literacy, numeracy, and social skills through play-based learning in Kindergarten. When they enter the Lower School, our pupils are ready to embrace formal learning. Classes are therefore arranged in Class Ages which differ from other schools. Secondary education flows naturally from what has been taught before, and with the school located in the beautiful grounds of one single campus, the transition between the Lower School and Upper School is seamless. The curriculum addresses all the multiple intelligences, including emotional literacy and kinaesthetic learning, while bringing into balance the attributes of the right and left hemispheres of the brain. This develops analytical, logical and reasoning skills as education has always done, but also focuses on the development of imagination, creativity, memory, and flexible thinking – skills highly prized in today’s society. Unique to Steiner Schools, Main Lessons are topic blocks that are studied daily for up to two hours over four weeks. Main Lessons link subject matter to the phases of child development, which motivates and inspires a love of learning. Using cross-subject learning, Main Lessons creates a deep, rich, and broad appreciation for the topic being studied and enables our pupils to develop a broader understanding of the world in which we live. We understand the importance of becoming responsible global citizens and French and German are taught from the age of six years. At the age of 14 years, pupils undertake an extended exchange program with Steiner Schools in France and Germany. The school community also benefits from the many visiting students who attend from all over the world. Our school offers a range of after-school clubs designed to meet the varying interests of our pupils, including sports such as basketball, cricket, table tennis, and even circus skills. Many pupils opt to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. View full school

Welcome you to Edinburgh Primary School. Edinburgh has grown from a one form to a three-form entry primary school and opened in a brand new building in Queens Road in May 2011 following our move from our previous building in Edinburgh Road. The school is committed to developing the whole child: emotional and social development and developing the skills for future life is seen as important alongside academic achievement and progress. We want children’s time at Edinburgh to equip them with the skills they need to be able to make choices in their future lives. We believe that partnership with parents and carers is vital to children’s success at school and welcome parental interest and involvement. Through this website the staff, pupils and governors hope to give you a flavor of life at Edinburgh. For further information, please do not hesitate to contact the school. For all our children to develop socially, emotionally, and intellectually enabling them to become successful, lifelong learners. School Aims: To provide a secure and happy learning environment in which everyone shows respect for themselves and others. Literate, numerate, and technologically confident Independent, critical thinkers Confident and persistent Creative and imaginative Resilient, ambitious, and aspirational At Edinburgh, we share and promote universal values. Our values underpin our community – locally, nationally, and globally. We believe that we all have the responsibility to demonstrate our values in all that we do and that we should do so with integrity. At Edinburgh, we promote the values of a democratic and fair society. We want our children to be responsible and honest and have the skills and confidence to make their voices heard as part of the democratic process. We want them to see people as equal and to have the empathy and courage to promote equality throughout their lives. Edinburgh Primary School is a diverse community where we include and accept differences. We encourage kindness and friendship and want our children to become compassionate and confident adults. At Edinburgh, we accept the views and opinions of others and are confident in our ideas. We believe that respecting each other makes our community stronger and more unified. We have empathy for each other and try to be generous and selfless. View full school

Our school gives children real-time to develop and to enjoy childhood unrushed. We work hard to cultivate our children’s sense of awe and wonder, providing real experiences at a gentle pace. Children have time to watch, listen, build confidence and try new things. Learning is sequential and adapted to suit each individual and we celebrate the many differences that make up our diverse community. Technologies and research tools are introduced gradually as children are ready to explore their wider environment and all aspects of daily life are considered important. The joy a toddler experiences when we give them the chance to dress themselves is valued as much as an older child learning how to use an encyclopedia for research. Joyful, enthusiastic children are at the heart of all that we do and we have a deep appreciation of the life lessons the children teach us every day. The Montessori method resonated with me immediately as this common-sense approach takes into account the interests and learning styles of each whilst guiding children’s development within a peaceful cooperative community. We observe children in many parts of the world and truly see the value that Montessori’s philosophy of Education for Peace can bring them. Montessori called her approach ‘Cosmic Education’, meaning an education that encompasses all the wonders of the universe given to the children through story, manipulative learning materials, imaginative exploration, and real experiences. The world presented thus inspires joyful, meaningful, constructive activity and a desire to learn that builds on the child’s innate drives to develop. It is not changing itself that poses a challenge but how we learn to cope with change. Life in the 21st century is fast-paced and children need a plethora of skills to allow them to adapt as they grow. What Montessori observed a century ago is still true today…we can not rush the development of children’s minds. we believe this is even more important in the technologically, information-rich present-day where children are buffeted by so many adult stimuli. Treated as small adults raised as consumers targeted by advertising. Childhoods are being eroded. ‘Nature deficit disorder’ has become commonplace, too many children are confined indoors their explorations of the world narrowed to images on screens. Our children exist within many environments and each set provides vital elements that contribute to the building of their interests and character. At EMAS we believe that daily contact with nature both indoors and out gives children the chance to use their senses in dynamic work and play experiences to the full. Situated on the back of Blackford Hill and the Hermitage of Braid Nature Reserve we are ideally placed to access these Edinburgh green spaces, just a stone's throw from our classrooms. Our children exist within many environments and each set provides vital elements that contribute to the building of their interests and character. At EMAS we believe that daily contact with nature both indoors and out gives children the chance to use their senses in dynamic work and play experiences to the full. Situated on the back of Blackford Hill and the Hermitage of Braid Nature Reserve we are ideally placed to access these Edinburgh green spaces, just a stone's throw from our classrooms. Time outdoors is precious and we aim to get outside no matter what the weather. Children have time each day for explorative, imaginative, energetic play where adult intervention is kept to a minimum. A real chance to practice social skills and strategies, build their worlds and consolidate much of their academic learning. Props are developed by the children from the natural surroundings, trees become shelters, pathways are carved in the long summer grasses. Buildings, shops, hospitals, and bases are imagined and brought to life through childhood enchantment and complete freedom to dream. Play is directed by the children and games, stories, backdrops, and plots grow over weeks and months of visiting and revisiting the same natural spaces. By accessing the creative arts in the classrooms and through our work with specialist arts teachers, we seek to provide real balance for our children and open up the world of imagination and self-expression. As each specialist focuses on the integration of a particular discipline, visual arts, drama, dance, and music are brought to life. View full school

The Edinburgh Academy is a co-educational day school for pupils aged 2 to 18 that strives to release the potential of every pupil. As an outward-looking Scottish school, the attributes of the Edinburgh Academy Learner are resilience, curiosity, independence, collaborative attitudes, and creativity. These are nurtured in a caring environment through our exceptional academic offering but also the expressive arts, outdoor education, sport, and service to the community. With our excellent staff to pupil ratios, we believe that we offer each individual a holistic education that is second to none. We have a clear ambition for all our pupils. We want our students to be happy and we want them to be successful. We want to equip all those who are lucky enough to benefit from an Edinburgh Academy education with confidence, resilience, and creativity, such that they will be ready to embrace the opportunities of the modern global community, feeling themselves to be ‘Grounded in Scotland but Ready for the World’. We set out each year to challenge and encourage our students to be the best that they can be. They benefit from inspirational teaching and coaching, tailored to their individual needs. The strong relationships that are built within our community provide a nurturing environment for our students to learn about themselves and each other. Our many co-curricular opportunities help to instill and develop a range of skills, as well as allowing our students to experience success beyond the classroom. The ambition and purpose of our School are contained in the Edinburgh Academy Vision Statement. We are a school that aims to set standards to which all others aspire. At the Edinburgh Academy, we believe our pupils receive an education for life, not simply their next destination. We recognize the critical importance of guiding and supporting our pupils in their choices after leaving School. Our leavers move on to a diverse range of destinations in Higher and Further Education, art and music colleges, and the world of work, or seeking adventure during a year out. Each year the balance of leaver destinations adjusts to reflect the personal interests of pupils moving on. The attached pdf download gives an outline of that balance for our most recent leaver set. Across a wide range of subject specialisms, approximately two-thirds will progress to university courses in Scotland, with our most popular destinations in recent years being St Andrews and Aberdeen universities. We regularly see pupils enter a range of Russell Group universities across the UK. A unique opportunity for our leavers intent on an application to Cambridge University is our Cambridge Scholarship program, which funds tuition fees in undergraduate courses from between 33–100%. We aim to release the potential of all our pupils. We prize and celebrate high standards of scholarship and study and provide a challenging and enriching academic curriculum that stretches the abilities of all. Personal attention and flexible approaches to learning, mentoring and pastoral care put the child at the center of all we do. Our Nursery, Junior and Senior Schools work together with a shared approach in the best facilities available. Through a rounded education, Academy pupils enhance their social, emotional, and spiritual capacities, fitting them for citizenship in a challenging and changing world. We believe in a balance between academic and co-curricular activities and offer a wide range of opportunities to participate and represent the Academy in sport, music, and a variety of expressive and creative arts. Our school roll is set to offer the highest standards possible for a well-rounded education and close personal knowledge of individuals. The School is open to those with talent and ability irrespective of their financial position, through our Bursary provision. Our pupils, teaching staff, and the School engages meaningfully in serving our community through the use of our energy, time, creativity, and facilities to the benefit of our society. We build our values from the traditions of Christian principles and the liberal ideas of the Scottish Enlightenment. In our actions, we express the goal to be tolerant, welcoming, and respectful of all. We take pride in our traditions and history. We renew these through our relationships with our parent body, former pupils, and other friends throughout the world. In our staff, we support opportunities for career and personal development to provide the best education for our pupils. We link to schools, communities, and cultures throughout the world. We look to the best inside and outside of Scotland for inspiration in all that can be achieved in education and life. View full school

The Business School is an integral part of one of the world's oldest universities. Granted its royal charter in 1582, it has remained at the forefront of learning throughout its long history. In 1916, the University was encouraged by the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce to consider instituting a degree suitable for study by its members. In October 1919, we had the first students start on our Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree. In the same year, the Chair of Accounting and Business Method was also founded, the first in Scotland. Originally part of the Faculty of Arts, these initiatives led to creation of the Department of Business Studies and the Department of Accounting and Business Method. The BCom degree survived until the start of the 21st century before giving way to the Master of Arts (MA) in Business Studies. Our Full-time Edinburgh MBA was first offered in 1980, followed by the Part-time MBA in 1984. Since then, over 3,500 students from various backgrounds, nationalities, and business specialisms have completed these programs. The precursor to the MBA, the Postgraduate DipBA, dates from 1961. We launched our first MSc in 1996. Since then, our MSc program portfolio has grown significantly and now lies at the forefront of business development in areas such as Finance, International Business, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, and Management. The Business School has a clear mission, focus, and vision for the future, including global rankings amongst all other business schools. The mission is to develop effective and responsible leaders by creating insightful knowledge and inspiring minds in dialogue with the world around us. Vision is to be recognized as a progressive and connected community for thought leadership on the international business stage. Values The Business School has identified five fundamental values that will help us to achieve our vision. Thus staff is being encouraged to adopt these wherever possible Visionary, Inspirational, Collaborative, Impactful, and Sustainable. The Business School strives to ensure the quality of our teaching and research. We comply with the Quality Guidelines disseminated by the broader University and publish extensive guidance for staff on the topic. We are committed to the equal and fair treatment of all employees and students. Several policies concerning diversity, support for mental health, support for women, and support for work-life balance are in place and align with broader University policies concerning these topics. The University of Edinburgh Business School strives to embed sustainability in all our day-to-day activities. Our strategy is informed by the University's Social Responsibility and Sustainability Department (SRS). View full university

The University's mission is the creation, dissemination, and curation of knowledge. As a world-leading center of academic excellence, we aim to: Enhance our position as one of the world's leading research and teaching universities and to measure our performance against the highest international standards Provide the highest quality learning and teaching environment for the greater wellbeing of our students Produce graduates fully equipped to achieve the highest personal and professional standards Make a significant, sustainable, and socially responsible contribution to Scotland, the UK, and the world, promoting health and economic and cultural wellbeing. As a great civic university, Edinburgh especially values its intellectual and economic relationship with the Scottish community that forms its base and provides the foundation from which it will continue to look to the most comprehensive international horizons, enriching both itself and Scotland. The University of Edinburgh has been notified of the University and College Union (UCU), which will involve several strike days over four weeks. This is a national dispute which centers on proposals to amend the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) pension scheme. Living in Edinburgh with one of the world's best universities, Edinburgh also tops the list for atmosphere, positive reputation, and desirability, beating off competition from London and York. The capital also fairs well in terms of cultural experience, safety for visitors, cuisine, and various shops. With our rich history, noted alumni, and distinguished scholars, we have much to be proud of in our many centuries as a world-renowned university. From Nobel laureates and Olympic champions to space explorers and prime ministers, the University of Edinburgh has influenced history since it opened the gates to its first students in 1583. We are the home of Britain's oldest literary awards, the James Tait Black Prizes and Dolly the sheep, the first animal to be cloned from an adult somatic cell. It was also here at the University of Edinburgh that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was inspired to create his notorious character, Sherlock Holmes, and James Young Simpson pioneered anesthetics through his discovery of chloroform properties. More recently, theoretical physicist and Professor Emeritus Peter Higgs were jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for his 1964 prediction of the Higgs Boson. Through its staff and students' many achievements, the University has continued to present cutting-edge research, inspirational teaching, and innovative thinking as its central ethos, attracting some of the greatest minds from around the globe. View full university

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is committed to providing thoroughly relevant teaching and research. Our research is focused on making a real practical impact on everyday life, and our courses are designed to produce well prepared, well rounded, and flexible graduates. We have widely recognized expertise in health and rehabilitation, sustainable business and creativity, and culture. In this section of our website, you can find out about the university's history, along with information about governance, the Principal and Vice-Chancellor, the senior management team, and our collaborative partners. You will also find practical information, including travel and transport information and policy and strategy documents. Our mission is to foster intellectual capital with both a theoretical and practical focus, giving students and staff the confidence to make a real difference to the world around them. We are known for excellent, relevant teaching, research, knowledge exchange, and the care and respect we give our students, staff, and partners. As a thriving campus university, we strive to create a community without borders, improving people's lives locally, nationally, and internationally. We are ambitious and enterprising, and, in everything we do, we are committed to social justice. At Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, our vision is to be a university of ideas and influence. Outward looking, we are responsive to society's changing needs and make a real difference in the world. We have widely recognized expertise in health & rehabilitation, sustainable business, and creativity & culture. Our research and knowledge exchange work is focused on making a real practical impact on everyday life. In this section of our website, you can find out about the university's history, along with information about governance, the Principal and Vice-Chancellor, the senior management team, and our collaborative partners. We have a proud history of achievement and progress extending for well over a century. Founded in 1875, we have always been driven by the highest ideals and purposes, focusing on contributing to practical ways of improving people's lives and serving the community. The institution now named Queen Margaret University was established as the Edinburgh School of Cookery in 1875. (1) To provide educational opportunities for women. The institution's founders were part of the U.K.-wide mid-Victorian "Women's Movement", which was a campaign for better education and improved career opportunities for females. The main element of this campaign was to secure equality of opportunity for school girls. However, another purpose was to open up post-school education at both university and technical levels. To this point, young women had been excluded from higher and technical education, with an inevitable consequence being widespread female poverty. The original lectures took place (before huge audiences) in the Royal Museum in Edinburgh's Chambers Street. However, it was at first peripatetic in nature. Teaching staff went out with mobile gas and paraffin cooking equipment to give public lectures and demonstrations all over Britain, from the Shetlands to the Channel Islands. The first generation of lecturers were almost all young women aged in their early twenties, and almost everywhere they went, they drew large gatherings of women eager for instruction. The first permanent site was in Shandwick Place, where the institution was based from 1877 to 1891. At this time, the institution also operated a branch in Manchester to provide lectures to industrial communities throughout England. As was intended by the founders, this branch eventually became independent, and it is now a constituent part of Manchester Metropolitan University. In setting up the School of Cookery, they were backed by various interest groups, particularly enlightened local medical practitioners and Church leaders. In 1879 Guthrie Wright collaborated with the scientist Sir Thomas Dyke Acland and two "distinguished medical doctors" (probably Dr. Henry Littlejohn - Edinburgh's first Medical Officer of Health - and Dr. Alexander Wood) to produce her School Cookery Book. Published as part of a series of science primers under the general editorship of the naturalist, Professor T.H. Huxley, and including texts by such individuals as Sir H. E. Roscoe (chemistry), Sir Archibald Geikie (geography and geology), and W. Stanley Jevons (logic and political economy), Guthrie Wright's book effectively represented the state of knowledge at the time regarding food. It subsequently ran into many editions. About 1887, Guthrie Wright Louisa Stevenson and Princess Louise collaborated in developing in Scotland Queen Victoria's Jubilee Institute for Nurses. Also, an entirely voluntary body, the organization established training and residential facilities in Edinburgh and Glasgow to prepare nurses to provide care to the sick poor in their own homes. Effectively this was the beginning of the district nursing service, and it was a vital initiative in the period before the creation of the National Health Service. In 1891 the School moved to Atholl Crescent in Edinburgh and, over the next fifty years or so, gradually extended its premises along the Crescent. At different times it also had properties in other locations in Edinburgh, including Rothesay Terrace, and it ran industrial classes in the India Buildings in the city's Victoria Street. (Male-dominated school boards did not want to find the money to install cooking equipment and did not want to pay for the ingredients that the children would require to use.) However, medical studies in the early 1900s showed that thousands of urban children all over the U.K. were desperately undernourished and unhealthy. One of the most influential pioneering investigations was conducted by the Medical Inspector at the Scottish Office, Sir W. Leslie MacKenzie, and his wife Helen, a lecturer in the School (and, later, Chairman of Governors). The student population proliferated over the next few years, and the Atholl Crescent became world-renowned as setting the standards for domestic science teachers' training. Today, QMU's vision is to be a university of ideas and influence. We aim to provide a transformative learning experience for our students, enabling them to achieve their individual goals and contribute to society. We seek to provide the optimal balance of theoretical and practical education. We are dedicated to improving the quality of life and building evidence-based policy and practice through our research and knowledge exchange (KE). We are recognized internationally for our high quality and relevant research, which informs practice and policy, and we measure its value by its impact and social usefulness. Through our teaching and research, we enable people to heal, nurture, care, and communicate. We inspire people to build businesses, find solutions to real-life issues, and to improve communities. We foster creativity and artistic expression, building social capital. Our graduates and staff can found influential roles worldwide, influencing policy and enhancing society, culture, and the economy. View full university

The Business School is an integral part of one of the world's oldest universities. Granted its royal charter in 1582, it has remained at the forefront of learning throughout its long history. In 1916, the University was encouraged by the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce to consider instituting a degree suitable for study by its members. In October 1919, we had the first students start on our Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree. In the same year, the Chair of Accounting and Business Method was also founded, the first in Scotland. Originally part of the Faculty of Arts, these initiatives led to the creating of the Department of Business Studies and the Department of Accounting and Business Method. The BCom degree survived until the start of the 21st century before giving way to the Master of Arts (MA) in Business Studies. Our Full-time Edinburgh MBA was first offered in 1980, followed by the Part-time MBA in 1984. Since then, over 3,500 students from various backgrounds, nationalities, and business specialisms have completed these programs. The precursor to the MBA, the Postgraduate DipBA, dates from 1961. We launched our first MSc in 1996. Since then, our MSc program portfolio has grown significantly and now lies at the forefront of business development in areas such as Finance, International Business, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, and Management. The Business School has a clear mission, focus, and vision for the future, including global rankings amongst all other business schools. The mission is to develop effective and responsible leaders by creating insightful knowledge and inspiring minds in dialogue with the world around us. Vision is to be recognized as a progressive and connected community for thought leadership on the international business stage. Values The Business School has identified five fundamental values that will help us to achieve our vision. Thus staff is being encouraged to adopt these wherever possible Visionary, Inspirational, Collaborative, Impactful, and Sustainable. The Business School strives to ensure the quality of our teaching and research. We comply with the Quality Guidelines disseminated by the broader University and publish extensive guidance for staff on the topic. We are committed to the equal and fair treatment of all employees and students. Some policies concerning diversity, support for mental health, support for women, and support for work-life balance are in place and align with broader University policies concerning these topics. The University of Edinburgh Business School strives to embed sustainability in all our day-to-day activities. Our strategy is informed by the University's Social Responsibility and Sustainability Department (SRS). View full university

The University's mission is the creation, dissemination, and curation of knowledge. As a world-leading center of academic excellence, we aim to: Enhance our position as one of the world's leading research and teaching universities and to measure our performance against the highest international standards Provide the highest quality learning and teaching environment for the greater wellbeing of our students Produce graduates fully equipped to achieve the highest personal and professional standards Make a significant, sustainable, and socially responsible contribution to Scotland, the UK, and the world, promoting health and economic and cultural wellbeing. As a great civic university, Edinburgh especially values its intellectual and economic relationship with the Scottish community that forms its base and provides the foundation from which it will continue to look to the most comprehensive international horizons, enriching both itself and Scotland. The University of Edinburgh has been notified of the University and College Union (UCU), which will involve several strike days over four weeks. This is a national dispute which centers on proposals to amend the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) pension scheme. Living in Edinburgh with one of the world's best universities, Edinburgh also tops the list for atmosphere, positive reputation, and desirability, beating off competition from London and York. The capital also fairs well in terms of cultural experience, safety for visitors, cuisine, and various shops. With our rich history, noted alumni, and distinguished scholars, we have much to be proud of in our many centuries as a world-renowned university. From Nobel laureates and Olympic champions to space explorers and prime ministers, the University of Edinburgh has influenced history since it opened the gates to its first students in 1583. We are the home of Britain's oldest literary awards, the James Tait Black Prizes and Dolly the sheep, the first animal to be cloned from an adult somatic cell. It was also here at the University of Edinburgh that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was inspired to create his notorious character, Sherlock Holmes, and James Young Simpson pioneered anesthetics through his discovery of chloroform properties. More recently, theoretical physicist and Professor Emeritus Peter Higgs were jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for his 1964 prediction of the Higgs Boson. Through its staff and students' many achievements, the University has continued to present cutting-edge research, inspirational teaching, and innovative thinking as its central ethos, attracting some of the greatest minds from around the globe. View full university

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, is committed to providing thoroughly relevant teaching and research. Our research is focused on making a real practical impact on everyday life, and our courses are designed to produce well prepared, well rounded, and flexible graduates. We have widely recognized expertise in health and rehabilitation, sustainable business and creativity, and culture. In this section of our website, you can find out about the university's history, along with information about governance, the Principal and Vice-Chancellor, the senior management team, and our collaborative partners. You will also find practical information, including travel and transport information and policy and strategy documents. Our mission is to foster intellectual capital with both a theoretical and practical focus, giving students and staff the confidence to make a real difference to the world around them. We are known for excellent, relevant teaching, research, knowledge exchange, and the care and respect we give our students, staff, and partners. As a thriving campus university, we strive to create a community without borders, improving people's lives locally, nationally, and internationally. We are ambitious and enterprising, and, in everything we do, we are committed to social justice. At Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, our vision is to be a university of ideas and influence. Outward looking, we are responsive to society's changing needs and make a real difference in the world. We have widely recognized expertise in health & rehabilitation, sustainable business, and creativity & culture. Our research and knowledge exchange work is focused on making a real practical impact on everyday life. In this section of our website, you can find out about the university's history, along with information about governance, the Principal and Vice-Chancellor, the senior management team, and our collaborative partners. We have a proud history of achievement and progress extending for well over a century. Founded in 1875, we have always been driven by the highest ideals and purposes, focusing on contributing to practical ways of improving people's lives and serving the community. The institution now named Queen Margaret University was established as the Edinburgh School of Cookery in 1875. This institution emerged in a substantial period for real economic progress and characterized by social and economic divisions and inequalities, and widespread poverty. The School was established as a voluntary effort to address two fundamental problems facing society at the time. View full university

Heriot-Watt is a specialist, pioneering University, with a global presence, world-renowned, innovative research, and highly employable graduates. Our heritage dates back to 1821 since our community of scholars has been developing transformational solutions to specific global problems. We are specialists in engineering, business, and science, and leaders in innovative global education for a future world. We have five campuses globally: Edinburgh, Scottish Borders, Orkney, Dubai, and Malaysia, 53 Approved Learning Partners (ALPs), and collaborative educational partners in 150 countries. We have over 30,000 students studying with us at our campuses and online through distance learning (year-end 2016). One-third of our on-campus students studying in Scotland are from outside the UK, making Heriot-Watt one of the most internationally diversified UK universities. The Watt Club is the oldest graduate club in the UK. We have over 116,000 alumni worldwide in over 190 countries. We are the University of choice for business and industry , and our graduates are sought by the best organizations worldwide. The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 ranked Heriot-Watt 22nd in the UK, with 82% of our research as world-leading or internationally excellent. We are 9th in the UK and 1st in Scotland for research impact. Over 80% of our academic staff are currently engaged in research at internationally recognized levels. We are in the top 2% of universities globally, based on approximately 10,000 universities globally (QS World's University Rankings 2017/18). The National Student Survey 2016 placed us 28th in the UK, and joint 3rd in Scotland, with 90% of students were satisfied overall with their course in over half of the University's subject areas. Top 30 in the UK and 4th in Scotland in the Guardian University League Table 2018. We are 39th in the world and 13th in the UK for our international outlook based on THE World University Rankings 2016/17. 95% of graduates are in employment or further study within six months of graduation. The Strategic Plan 2013-18 is ambitious and far-reaching. It details our priorities and is central to our commitment to continue to be a high performing, rapidly growing, financially sustainable University. The single, most important aspect of the strategy is the recognition and emphasis that to achieve the overall vision will require all academic staff to perform at internationally competitive levels of creativity in research, scholarship, and teaching as synergistic activities. Research at Heriot-Watt spans the fundamental to the applied through an interdisciplinary approach to knowledge creation and enterprise. We aim to: Promote new interdisciplinary fields of research, emphasizing economic and societal benefit in order to generate high impact outputs and attract significant research funding to increase a critical mass Develop further strategic collaborations through national and international academic and industrial research alliances Please take advantage of our international campuses and worldwide learning partnerships to extend research opportunities Facilitate research management through research-led institutes and interdisciplinary research centers, providing focus and identity to enhance research opportunities, performance, and funding Support innovation and entrepreneurship in the creation of new enterprise and Increase the number of research students commensurate with an expanded research landscape. We are known worldwide for providing highly employable graduates who have a distinctive, strong professional orientation. We aim to strengthen our graduates' attributes and skills further through: Enhanced approaches to teaching, learning, and assessment Further development of facilities and support for the student learning and living experience and A continually updated, relevant, broad curriculum. Heriot-Watt University is overseen and governed by several key personnel, Boards, and Committees. The University is established by the Royal Charter that is approved by Her Majesty, the Queen. The Royal Charter has several stipulations, including establishing the Court, the Senate, and the senior officers of the University: Principal, Vice-Principal, and Secretary. The other governing document is the Statutes, which prescribes in greater detail the governance requirements. In summary, there are three principal elements to the governance of the University: the Court, the Principal & Vice-Chancellor, and the Senate. View full university