Sport in the news

The University of Edinburgh is delighted to announce the appointment of three time Olympian, and two time Commonwealth medallist, Grace Reid, as its latest Global Ambassador for Sport where she joins Scotland’s most decorated athlete, Eilidh Doyle, in the role.

Finding time, and confidence, to start running can feel daunting, especially if you don’t see yourself as “sporty”. University of Edinburgh Sport Learn to Run programme is designed to change that, offering a supportive, welcoming pathway into running for staff and students across the University.

On Saturday, 20th September, nearly 6,000 fans gathered again at Hive Stadium for this year’s Men’s Rugby Scottish Varsity Match.

An independent report into the University of Edinburgh’s sport and wellbeing activities has shown that for every £1 invested, £5.69 was generated in economic impact and social value.

The University of Edinburgh Sport is proud to introduce UoESport.tv, a new live-streaming platform developed in partnership with Joymo Sport Media Limited. This platform allows students, alumni, and supporters around the world to watch our teams in action.