A young undergraduate student who downed half a litre of vodka in just 20 minutes was found dead of acute alcohol poisoning. Jason Venezia, 19, was promised £40 if he could drink a large amount of vodka at a rate of one shot every 45 seconds.

A Heriot-Watt student died last week in an accidental 50ft fall from Arthur’s Seat. Forming the main part of the group of hills that dominate Holyrood Park, Arthur’s Seat is a popular walk with locals and tourists.

A British student faces an extradition hearing this week that could see him sent to stand trial for manslaughter in Greece even though his case has never been considered by a British court.