2023 Research Staff Data
Research area
In August 2023 there were approximately 1,900 research staff at the University of Edinburgh.
- approximately 284 in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
- approximately 737 in the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
- approximately 879 in the College of Science and Engineering.
Gender
51% women / 49% men.
Race & Ethnicity
22% of our research staff identify as BAME, with a non-disclosure of 24%.
Nationality
46% UK / 53% non-UK/0.9% Unknown.
Age
Most of our research staff (83%) are aged between 25-44 years old.
Sexuality
6.7% of our research staff disclosed identifying themselves as LGBTQIA+.
Disability
5.2% of our research staff disclosed a disability.
Working Pattern
18% of our research staff hold part-time contracts.