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WELCOME TO
EDINBURGH POLITICAL UNION

an academic community, alumni network and speaker's bureau

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ALL ABOUT EDINBURGH POLITICAL UNION

EPU is one of the oldest and largest societies at the University of Edinburgh. We have a proud tradition of hosting distinguished speakers from the arenas of politics, diplomacy, activism and media and from across the political spectrum. 

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Apart from speaker events we provide a link between student and staff of the Politics and International Relations Department and host current affairs debates, film screenings, social gatherings and career workshops as well as producing Leviathan, our politics and current affairs journal and the Backbench, our own political podcast.

  • EPU Political Walking Tour
    EPU Political Walking Tour
    EPU Political Walking Tour
    Thu, 15 Sept
    Edinburgh
    15 Sept 2022, 13:00 – 16 Sept 2022, 14:30
    Edinburgh, Teviot Pl, Edinburgh EH8 9AG, UK
    15 Sept 2022, 13:00 – 16 Sept 2022, 14:30
    Edinburgh, Teviot Pl, Edinburgh EH8 9AG, UK
    Join us on this walking tour of some of Edinburgh's most important political sites! You will get to meet like-minded students and course mates while hearing from some of Scotland's key political figures in-person along the way, from Members of Scottish Parliament (MSPs) to political commentators!
  • Backbench Freshers Meet and Greet
    Backbench Freshers Meet and Greet
    Backbench Freshers Meet and Greet
    Wed, 14 Sept
    The Dining Room - Teviot
    14 Sept 2022, 14:00 – 15:00 BST
    The Dining Room - Teviot, 13 Bristo Pl, Edinburgh EH8 9AJ, UK
    14 Sept 2022, 14:00 – 15:00 BST
    The Dining Room - Teviot, 13 Bristo Pl, Edinburgh EH8 9AJ, UK
    The Backbench is where you can listen to our hosts, Caitlin and Quinn, talk to politicians, activists and academics about the day’s political events! Come down to the Teviot Dining Room and find out how you can get involved in the Backbench.
  • EPU Freshers Meet and Greet
    EPU Freshers Meet and Greet
    EPU Freshers Meet and Greet
    Wed, 14 Sept
    The Study - Teviot
    14 Sept 2022, 11:00 – 12:00 BST
    The Study - Teviot, 13 Bristo Pl, Edinburgh EH8 9AJ, UK
    14 Sept 2022, 11:00 – 12:00 BST
    The Study - Teviot, 13 Bristo Pl, Edinburgh EH8 9AJ, UK
    Come down to learn more about the EPU and meet this years Committee!
  • Picnic on the Meadows
    Picnic on the Meadows
    Picnic on the Meadows
    Tue, 13 Sept
    Location is TBD
    13 Sept 2022, 15:00 BST – 14 Sept 2022, 16:00 BST
    Location is TBD
    13 Sept 2022, 15:00 BST – 14 Sept 2022, 16:00 BST
    Location is TBD
    Join the EPU and History Society for a picnic in the beautiful Meadows. We are meeting at 3pm at the Meadows Compass! Bring some snacks and drinks.
  • Freshers Fair
    Freshers Fair
    Freshers Fair
    Tue, 13 Sept
    Bristo Square
    13 Sept 2022, 11:00 – 16:00 BST
    Bristo Square, Bristo Square, Edinburgh EH8, UK
    13 Sept 2022, 11:00 – 16:00 BST
    Bristo Square, Bristo Square, Edinburgh EH8, UK
    Come find us on Tuesday 13th of August at the EUSA Freshers Fair! Come learn more about what we do and speak to our Committee members.
  • EPU Freshers Meet and Greet
    EPU Freshers Meet and Greet
    EPU Freshers Meet and Greet
    Mon, 12 Sept
    The Study - Teviot
    12 Sept 2022, 15:00 – 16:00 BST
    The Study - Teviot , 13 Bristo Pl, Edinburgh EH8 9AJ, UK
    12 Sept 2022, 15:00 – 16:00 BST
    The Study - Teviot , 13 Bristo Pl, Edinburgh EH8 9AJ, UK
    Come down to learn more about what the EPU has to offer and to meet this years Committee!
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