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To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions her Department has had with the Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Education on the allocated number of domestic places at the University of Edinburgh.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions her Department has had with the Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Education on the allocated number of domestic places at the University of Edinburgh.
Education and training is a devolved matter. This means that the Scottish Government set education and training policy in Scotland, including the policy to limit the number of publicly funded undergraduate places available to Scottish-domiciled students. Students from the rest of the UK are not subject to the same recruitment caps as Scottish students.
Higher education providers are independent from government and are responsible for their own admissions decisions. The number of places available for students from the rest of the UK is managed separately by institutions who will set recruitment targets in line with their own institutional strategy.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the UN report entitled A/HRC/59/23: From economy of occupation to economy of genocide - Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, published on 16 June 2025, whether she...
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the UN report entitled A/HRC/59/23: From economy of occupation to economy of genocide - Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, published on 16 June 2025, whether she...
Since education is a devolved matter, no meetings have taken place between my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Education and the University of Edinburgh concerning the United Nations report.
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the role the planned AI supercomputer at the University of Edinburgh will have in driving artificial intelligence innovation across the UK; and what is the proposed timescale for its deployment.
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the role the planned AI supercomputer at the University of Edinburgh will have in driving artificial intelligence innovation across the UK; and what is the proposed timescale for its deployment.
As outlined in the AI Opportunities Action Plan, the Government committed to increase the UK’s AI compute capacity by twentyfold by 2030.
That is why we have committed £1 billion to deliver this expansion and up to a further £750m for a new national supercomputer at Edinburgh, which will replace the UK’s current leading scientific supercomputer ARCHER2. These commitments will position the UK as a leader in AI and high-performance computing, driving innovation and scientific discovery. It is important to note that exascale compute is not necessarily for AI and has many other uses.
The Department will now work closely with UKRI and the University of Edinburgh to deliver the new national supercomputer. We will provide updates in due course.
Labour has cancelled Britain’s new national supercomputer at the University of Edinburgh, damaging our research capability and economic growth. That project was fully funded by the Conservatives, and the university says that it will be a disaster if the cancellation is not reversed, so will the Government reinstate that supercomputer, or will it be another victim of the Chancellor’s failed economic experiment?
Labour has cancelled Britain’s new national supercomputer at the University of Edinburgh, damaging our research capability and economic growth. That project was fully funded by the Conservatives, and the university says that it will be a disaster if the cancellation is not reversed, so will the Government reinstate that supercomputer, or will it be another victim of the Chancellor’s failed economic experiment?
It surprises me that the hon. Gentleman continues down this path. One of the first decisions I had to take after becoming Secretary of State was how we deal with an unfunded commitment for hundreds of millions of pounds where the money never existed—the Treasury had not committed it. Not a single letter had gone to my Department from the Treasury, yet the previous Government spent years making verbal commitments. We will deliver a compute strategy that is fit for purpose, that will get our country where it needs to be—
It surprises me that the hon. Gentleman continues down this path. One of the first decisions I had to take after becoming Secretary of State was how we deal with an unfunded commitment for hundreds of millions of pounds where the money never existed—the Treasury had not committed it. Not a single letter had gone to my Department from the Treasury, yet the previous Government spent years making verbal commitments. We will deliver a compute strategy that is fit for purpose, that will get our country where it needs to be—
It surprises me that the hon. Gentleman continues down this path. One of the first decisions I had to take after becoming Secretary of State was how we deal with an unfunded commitment for hundreds of millions of pounds where the money never existed—the Treasury had not committed it. Not a single letter had gone to my Department from the Treasury, yet the previous Government spent years making verbal commitments. We will deliver a compute strategy that is fit for purpose, that will get our country where it needs to be—
Labour has cancelled Britain’s new national supercomputer at the University of Edinburgh, damaging our research capability and economic growth. That project was fully funded by the Conservatives, and the university says that it will be a disaster if the cancellation is not reversed, so will the Government reinstate that supercomputer, or will it be another victim of the Chancellor’s failed economic experiment?
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he has had discussions with the University of Edinburgh following the cancellation of the exascale supercomputer project.
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he has had discussions with the University of Edinburgh following the cancellation of the exascale supercomputer project.
The Government is committed to building compute infrastructure that delivers growth and opportunity for people across the UK. My Department and I regularly engage with a range of organisations across the science and research sector, including the University of Edinburgh.
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether his Department has made an estimate of the cost-benefit return of the projected Edinburgh supercomputer.
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether his Department has made an estimate of the cost-benefit return of the projected Edinburgh supercomputer.
The exascale project was announced at the March Budget 2023, but no new funding was allocated for it. Future investment decisions will be informed by a long term plan and subject to business case approvals. We will provide further updates in due course.
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what his planned timetable is for delivering the exascale supercomputer facility in Edinburgh.
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what his planned timetable is for delivering the exascale supercomputer facility in Edinburgh.
The programme remains subject to HMG business case approvals, and we will provide further updates in due course.
That this House celebrates the successful launch of the Generative Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (GAIL) at the University of Edinburgh on 9 November 2023; acknowledges that the university is a leader in artificial intelligence (AI), as exhibited by its celebration of 60 years of AI research this year; supports that GAIL will develop techniques for generative AI in key areas such as robotics, drug discovery, medical diagnoses, semi-conductor development and tackling climate change; understands experts will also work with the university’s Centre for Technomoral Futures to develop ethical, legal and regulatory frameworks necessary to ensure the safe and responsible use of AI; further supports the university’s development of relationships with various public and private sector partners, which will allow for even more innovative discovery and economic growth in Scotland and the wider UK with the implementation of GAIL; and once again congratulates the university on its successful launch of GAIL and its continued work on AI.
That this House celebrates the successful launch of the Generative Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (GAIL) at the University of Edinburgh on 9 November 2023; acknowledges that the university is a leader in artificial intelligence (AI), as exhibited by its celebration of 60 years of AI research this year; supports that GAIL...
That this House congratulates The Ridge, based in Dunbar, on its award from the University of Edinburgh’s Community Grants Scheme; notes that the award was made for the Sunny’s Kitchen project, which provides a three course meal to the local community, using food diverted from landfill and produce from the community garden; welcomes the funding of £5000 from the University, and applauds the excellent work of The Ridge in fostering a holistic and whole-community approach to linking people, places, heritage, food and opportunities.
That this House congratulates The Ridge, based in Dunbar, on its award from the University of Edinburgh’s Community Grants Scheme; notes that the award was made for the Sunny’s Kitchen project, which provides a three course meal to the local community, using food diverted from landfill and produce from the...
That this house congratulates the University of Edinburgh on its victory in this year's University Challenge; notes that this is a historic victory as it is the first time that the University of Edinburgh has won the show; recognises that the University of Edinburgh’s victory also marks the first time in six years that a non-Oxbridge team has won and the first victory in 36 years for a Scottish team; highlights that this victory further proves that Edinburgh and Scotland are home to some of the sharpest young minds; and recognises the extraordinary achievement of every individual involved in University Challenge and wishes all the students the best for their futures.
That this house congratulates the University of Edinburgh on its victory in this year's University Challenge; notes that this is a historic victory as it is the first time that the University of Edinburgh has won the show; recognises that the University of Edinburgh’s victory also marks the first time...
That this House congratulates the University of Edinburgh’s Hyperloop team, HYPED, for their remarkable success in several international competitions; acknowledges their innovative work in developing Hyperloop technology, a new form of transportation, which could make a significant contribution to the UK’s economy and transportation system; recognises the significance of their goals to use this technology to substantially shorten journey times between Edinburgh and London as this would enhance the connections between these two cities; further notes their prominent role in leading the UK in the development of this technology as they were the only UK team to have designed and constructed a functional prototype pod in the 2018 SpaceX Competition; pays tribute to their important work in engaging and inspiring the next generation of STEM; offers their support and best wishes in the development of their third prototype pod, The Flying Podsman, and their performance at the 2019 SpaceX competition in California this summer.
That this House congratulates the University of Edinburgh’s Hyperloop team, HYPED, for their remarkable success in several international competitions; acknowledges their innovative work in developing Hyperloop technology, a new form of transportation, which could make a significant contribution to the UK’s economy and transportation system; recognises the significance of their...
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland pursuant to the answer of 16 November 2010, Official Report, column 658W, on universities: visits, on what date he plans to visit the university of Edinburgh; and how many (a) special advisers, (b) civil servants and (c) press officers he expects to...
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland pursuant to the answer of 16 November 2010, Official Report, column 658W, on universities: visits, on what date he plans to visit the university of Edinburgh; and how many (a) special advisers, (b) civil servants and (c) press officers he expects to...
That this House notes with dismay the dictatorial practices of President Robert Mugabe which have reduced the people of Zimbabwe to poverty and a state of terror; further notes his brutal suppression of political opponents and his attacks on non-governmental organisations providing humanitarian aid; further notes that the University of Edinburgh bestowed an honorary degree on Mugabe when he made a positive contribution to the political rights of the majority of the population; but now concludes that the university should swiftly withdraw this degree in the light of the recent oppressive and brutal regime over which he is presiding.
That this House notes with dismay the dictatorial practices of President Robert Mugabe which have reduced the people of Zimbabwe to poverty and a state of terror; further notes his brutal suppression of political opponents and his attacks on non-governmental organisations providing humanitarian aid; further notes that the University of...
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, how many students dropped out of (a) Oxford, (b) Cambridge, (c) Edinburgh, (d) St Andrews, (e) Exeter and (f) Durham universities in each of the last seven years. - Inc tables and ref to "Performance Indicators in Higher Education in...
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, how many students dropped out of (a) Oxford, (b) Cambridge, (c) Edinburgh, (d) St Andrews, (e) Exeter and (f) Durham universities in each of the last seven years. - Inc tables and ref to "Performance Indicators in Higher Education in...