Edinburgh University Sports Union
Edinburgh University Sports Union (S.U) is the representative body of the 64 Sports Clubs and its Members. Its Members are defined as:
- matriculated students of the University
- non-matriculated students enrolled for one or more classes at the University
- Edinburgh University Graduates (and spouses), Edinburgh University staff (and spouses) and spouses of those persons included in paragraph 3.1(1) and (2)
- others who have paid the University User charges for the current academic year and had their request for membership approved by the Executive Committee of E.U.S.U.
The University of Edinburgh was ranked 6th in the British Universities' Sports Association rankings in 2011/12.
The University of Edinburgh was ranked 5th in the British Universities' Sports Association rankings in 2008/09, 2007/08 and 2005/06 and 4th in 2006/07.
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