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ISSUE 08 of Enlightened looks back at the recent sporting achievements of #EdinburghAlumni - from the Olympic Games and the Sports Hall of Fame to special recognition for one of our most renowned athletes. A summer of sport ➡️ edin.ac/3Uexi0u Edinburgh University Sports Union

We were honoured to be joined last night, at our Celebration of Sport evening, by The University of Edinburgh Olympic and Paralympic athlete, Stephen Clegg, Aleksandra Kalucka, Megan Keith, and Grace Reid to discuss their experience of Paris 24 and more. Thanks to everyone who attended!

Great to hear Doctor Andrew Murray, Sport and Exercise Consultant at The University of Edinburgh Sport & Exercise Medicine Clinic, FASIC, on Radio Scotland this AM discussing physical activity and research ⬇️ bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

The newly installed Polytan Carbon Zero ISCC certified Hockey Pitch at The University of Edinburgh Peffermill Playing Fields is ready for play! Read more ⤵️ 🔗 edin.ac/3YmIklo

ICYMI The University of Edinburgh’s very own Dr Jasmin Paris MBE has been shortlisted for the Moment of the Year at the #ScottishSportAwards24 - we’d love the whole University community to join us in backing her to win Have your say ⬇️

24 The University of Edinburgh athletes have been awarded Winning Students 100 Scholarships for the 24/25 academic year 🔥 Funded by sportscotland and the Scottish Funding Council Winning Students 100 supports student athletes to balance their studies with high performance 🔗 edin.ac/3YwPTWQ

At 11am, on Sunday 10/11/24 and Monday 11/11/24, teams across our facilities and services will invite members, visitors, and guests to join them in observing a 2 minute silence to mark Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday. University Remembrance Service - edin.ac/4fiGGIM

Massive congratulations to The University of Edinburgh Sports Hall of Fame inductee Sarah Wilson 🙌

Calling all The University of Edinburgh students! Take part in the BUCS Active Wellbeing Survey for the chance to entered into a prize draw to win up to £200 of vouchers! 🔗 surveymonkey.com/r/N2S92MM

Sprinting towards Saturday 🏉 We've had the pleasure of hosting Portugal Rugby at The University of Edinburgh facilities at Peffermill and Moray House School of Education and Sport St Leonard's Land this week ahead of their match against Scottish Rugby on Saturday. Good luck to both teams!

Making history 🏉 Congratulations to The University of Edinburgh Head of Women's Rugby, Claire Cruikshank, who has been appointed to a historic new position within Scottish Rugby becoming the first ever professional rugby coach for Edinburgh Rugby Women. 🔗 edin.ac/3YNJgQ8

Another idyllic weekend at Firbush and what better way to experience all it has to offer, than on our latest Yoga retreat. Missed out this time? There is still spaces available on our March retreat. 🔗 edin.ac/4fxmP8p

ICYMI The University of Edinburgh will be represented in 3 categories at the Scottish Sport Awards, hosted by Team Scotland & sportscotland ⭐️Moment of the Year: Dr Jasmin Paris MBE ⭐️Sustainability: Wild Peffermill ⭐️Para Athlete (M) of the Year: Stephen Clegg 🔗 edin.ac/40UEPp3

Happy retirement to The University of Edinburgh Sports Hall of Fame inductee Sarah ♥️

Our next recipient of the BSCA Coaching Award of Excellence 2024 is Matt Trodden (Edinburgh University) 🏊🏅 Congratulations to you Matt! See all of our award winners so far: gbswimcoaches.co.uk/annual-awards/ #BSCARecognisingAchievement #BSCACelebratingExcellence

We are delighted to announce the release of the sports clothing and uniform tender for the period 2025-2028 with potential extension to 2031. The deadline for submissions is 12 noon on 23/12/2024 Find out more ➡️ edin.ac/4hZYlGO

Don't forget to take part in the BUCS Active Wellbeing Survey for the chance to win up to £200 of vouchers!

Which sport are you hopeless at? 😂 We asked some of our guests at our Physical Activity & Mental Health event to share their favourite sport and one they enjoy, but aren’t very good at! Thank you to our partners at UoE Sport and sportscotland 🧡

Due to a red weather warning issued by the Met Office all our sites will be closed from 10pm this evening. We hope to re-open as normal on Saturday 25th January pending further updates. Please take extra care and follow our socials for updates.

Thank you for your patience during Storm Éowyn. Important site information Sat 25 Jan: Pleasance Gym: Open St. Leonard’s Pool: Open Peffermill: our team will be in touch regarding bookings Firbush: Please check your emails for booking updates