The latest news from across the world of sport at the University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Faces Hartpury in First Women’s BUCS Super Rugby Clash British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) has launched the Women’s BUCS Super Rugby League for the 2024-2025 season, a development of the Women’s National League. University of Edinburgh enters into new partnership with Aquatics GB The University of Edinburgh has entered into an exciting new partnership with Aquatics GB, Scottish Swimming and Edinburgh Leisure to develop and deliver one of only three high performance centres for diving in the UK. Edinburgh University Linked Athletes inspire in Paris Olympics The curtain may have come down on The Olympics but the memories will live on for a long time as Paris played host to another exceptional Games and 14 University linked athletes and staff more than played their part, bringing home two bronze medals and inspiring the next generation. Incoming Student Shines in Paris Incoming scholar, Aleksandra Kalucka impressed in the Olympics speed climbing qualifications, qualifying in 4th spot for the quarter finals. Canada awaits Josh Matthews at the U23 World Rowing Championships Josh Matthews is 1 of 84 athletes to represent GB at combined 2024 World Rowing Senior, U23 and U19 Championships in Canada. Victory for GB Hockey Team GB Women’s hockey squad picked up a much needed victory over South Arica yesterday following defeats in their opening two Olympics group matches. Seventh Place Finish for GB Sevens Women in Paris Lisa Thomson and the GB Women’s rugby sevens returned to action yesterday following their Quarter Final heartache the night before as they played out the placings matches. Mixed emotions for students over opening weekend of The Olympics The Olympics were officially opened on Friday night with the opening ceremony along the River Seine and University of Edinburgh athletes were straight into action the following morning. BUCS Awards and Sporting Success in Scotland This week, the success of University of Edinburgh students has been celebrated at the 2024 BUCS Awards and many athletes have taken to the stage to represent their nations showcasing their amazing achievements. Edinburgh University Announces Partnership with Scottish Hockey The University of Edinburgh has announced a new Centre of Excellence partnership with Scottish Hockey as work begins to refurbish Peffermill’s Hockey Astroturf pitch. Other news sourcesNews and events from University Sport & ExerciseNews and events from Moray House School of Education and Sport This article was published on 2024-05-13