Information on the Rector Election 2027 Nominations All current students and staff will shortly be able to nominate a candidate to become the next Rector of the University of Edinburgh. The role of the Rector About the role and history of the Rector, and previous Rectors of the University Election timeline Key dates for the Rector Election 2027 How to vote How to vote in the Rector Election 2027 This article was published on Friday 6 November 2026