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URNU East Scotland trains a range of undergraduates from universities across the Edinburgh and Tayside region. Develop your leadership skills by taking part in training at sea, adventurous training, sports and social events.
Contact us to register your interest in a URNU
Register your InterestWith a strong team ethos, students leave the URNU equipped with the skills and confidence to follow whatever path they choose to follow. Our regular training takes place on Tuesday evenings during term time, and we are situated in the heart of Edinburgh with our satellite Tay Division unit in Dundee serving the universities of Abertay, Dundee and St Andrews.
Lt Cdr Nicholas Bates RN
The Commanding Officer is in charge of their own unit. They manage the unit, staff and students. Commanding Officers’ are in charge of what their unit can participate in throughout the year. They are in charge of their own budget, safety of personnel and unit routines.
CPO Steven 'Squash' Court
The Coxswain supports the Commanding Officer and deputises as required. They are responsible for the day to day running of the unit and activities.
Lt Ian Maciver RNR
The Senior Training Officer is the lead Training Officer for each unit. They oversee the syllabus for training within the unit from the training team. This can include managing the training plan and overseeing training delivery from the other Training Officers’. They have the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of training, from adventure training to navigation to ship deployments.
Mrs Karen Rennie
The Unit Administration Officer is responsible to the Commanding Officer for carrying out the administration of unit activities.