A large number of mice have been seen wandering freely by students working in the Hugh Robson study area, which is open 24/7.

The mice have been seen around the building fairly often over the past week.

According to Medical student Chloe, a Hugh Rob regular: “I pretty much see them every day I’m there, and with finals coming up that’s most days of the week! They’re usually on the ground but they go in the gaps of the desk partitions too.”

EUSA President, Johnny Ross Tatum said: “This is the first I have heard of it. But I will be in contact with the University as soon as possible to investigate and sort it immediately. Students shouldn’t have to worry about mice when studying for exams.”

@EdinburghUni mouse infestation in Hugh Rob is absolutely disgusting! Mice crawling over the desks during the day. #edinburghuni #edinuni — Declan Doylen (@ddeclandoyle) May 13, 2016

The University have been contacted for comment.