Details of current and forthcoming vacancies General Council Assessors Expressions of interest are sought from graduates of the University of Edinburgh interested in serving on its governing body, the University Court, and being a member of the General Council Business Committee. Senior Lay Member An election for the role of Senior Lay Member to serve on the University’s governing body, the University Court, was held in March 2026. Audit and Risk Committee External Member NB: This vacancy has now closed and we are no longer accepting applications. We are seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced individuals with a knowledge or experience of risk management and oversight interested in serving on our Audit and Risk Committee. Academic Staff Member An election for the role of Academic Staff Member to serve on the University’s governing body, the University Court, was held between 21 and 27 May. This article was published on Monday 20 November 2023