Sport in the news

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.

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.

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 scholar, Aleksandra Kalucka impressed in the Olympics speed climbing qualifications, qualifying in 4th spot for the quarter finals.

Josh Matthews is 1 of 84 athletes to represent GB at combined 2024 World Rowing Senior, U23 and U19 Championships in Canada.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.