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Double endorsement for Edin Uni sport

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The University of Edinburgh’s renowned Global Endurance Project has been given added lustre with the arrival of a double Olympian. Gabriela DeBues-Stafford, joins from Canada...

Robots will make a coffee for you

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In a new development University of Edinburgh is using artificial intelligence (AI) to power a robot which could make you a cup of coffee,...

University study finds link between tantrums and ADHD

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University of Edinburgh has found in a recent study that pre-school children who struggle to control emotions and behaviour have more symptoms of attention...

University study of dancing honeybees reveals it is a way of communicating

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Scientists have discovered that honeybees can decipher dances by their hive mates which relay directions to food. The findings reveal how, in the complete darkness...

New rector of University of Edinburgh named

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Former Davidson’s Mains Primary School pupil, Simon Fanshawe, OBE, has been named the Rector of the University of Edinburgh following an uncontested election.  One of...
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We quizzed 4,000 people on the economy – here’s who knew the most

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People in the UK say the economy and inflation are currently the most important issues facing the country. But do Britons actually know much...

University of Edinburgh AI Accelerator programme helping emerging companies

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The University of Edinburgh's AI for good accelerator programme will help 13 companies based in Scotland and all over the world which are focused...
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Scotland hockey’s eightsome has Czech Republic reeling

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Scotland posted back-to-back 4-0 weekend wins over the Czech Republic in Edinburgh as the squad builds towards the EuroHockey Championships next month (August) in Germany. Blanking the...
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Hockey – Scots improve to draw with Ireland

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Scotland women bounced back from their 4-0 defeat on Saturday to draw 1-1 with Ireland in Belfast in an entertaining second match of a...
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Ireland double-header for Scots women

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Five University of Edinburgh players are in the Scotland squad for two games against Ireland in Belfast this weekend as the Tartan Hearts continue...

Earth Day 2023 – How soils changed life on Earth

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by Sandy Hetherington, The University of Edinburgh For the first 4 billion years of Earth’s existence, its continents were dusty, barren and rocky landscapes similar...
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Women’s hockey – Duncan kick-starts Euro Championship campaign

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Scotland women's head coach Chris Duncan expects a tough challenge for his squad in back-to-back internationals against Wales at Peffermill in Edinburgh this weekend. The...
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European funding for University of Edinburgh research

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More than €5.3 million will be awarded over four years to four international teams tackling cardiovascular disease. This is a partnership between the British...
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Possible link between common cold and Covid-19 deaths

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A University of Edinburgh team has completed a study of people in Zimbabwe finding that the higher prevalence of common cold viruses in Africa...

The New Real demonstrates the impact of AI in both academia and society

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The New Real, a partnership between the University of Edinburgh, The Alan Turing Institute and Edinburgh’s Festivals, is a unique hub for AI, creativity...

Be immersed in creative AI experiences with ‘The New Real Salon’

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A partnership between the University of Edinburgh, The Alan Turing Institute and Edinburgh’s Festivals, 'The New Real' is a unique hub for AI, creativity...

James Tait Black prize – 2022 winner announced at Book Festival

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A journey into Indian classical music by an author, performer and vocalist, and an interweaving series of vignettes set in south London have won...

Honorary degree for Director General of World Health Organisation

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Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), today received an honorary degree from the University of Edinburgh. The head of the...
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University offering support for academics seeking refuge

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Academics who are at risk and seeking refuge have been given the opportunity to come to live and work in Edinburgh with a support...
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Diet shifts after the pandemic could avert premature deaths

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A University of Edinburgh study has found that plans to get over the pandemic should focus on healthier diets as much as economic growth...

Costello double helps sink Italy in opening clash

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International: women: Scotland 3, Italy 0 (at Peffermill, Edinburgh). 4-Nations tournament: men: Ireland 5, Scotland 3; Wales 5, USA 0 (at Uddingston)Amy Costello claimed...

Watson returns to boost Scotland’s midfield heartbeat

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Dynamic midfielder Charlotte Watson is expected to return to the Scotland squad on Sunday against Italy in Edinburgh after a two-month injury lay-off. The...

Tough pre-Games tests for Scotland’s men and women

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Scotland face unbeaten 4-Nations pace-setters Ireland on Saturday at Uddingston 3pm as they bid to bounce back from a 2-1 defeat by Wales on Thursday...

Scotland lift game to beat plucky development girls

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Challenge: Scotland 4, Great Britain Development Squad 1; Scotland 2, Great Britain Development Squad 2 (both at Peffermill, Edinburgh). Coach Chris Duncan asked his Commonwealth...

Female trio inducted into Edinburgh Uni ‘Hall of Fame’ for services to sport

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The University of Edinburgh has inducted three leading female figures from the worlds of hockey, hill and trail running, and rugby officiating into their...

Scotland women aim to build on fine recent form when they play Wales in...

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Scotland women play a three-match, uncapped series against Wales at the Graham Sports Centre, Maiden Castle, Durham at 4pm on Sunday, 29 May, 4pm...

Baillie Gifford support University of Edinburgh hub developing treatments for Covid-19 with multimillion pound...

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A new multi-million pound research programme supported by Baillie Gifford will work to develop treatments for lung infections such as Covid-19 and future pandemics...

New, long-term home for Edinburgh International Book Festival announced

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It was announced today that the Edinburgh International Book Festival will remain at the Edinburgh College of Art for this year and next,...
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New University of Edinburgh study says The Daily Mile helps memory

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A new study shows that activities such as the Daily Mile improve memory among pupils as well as their fitness. The research by the...

Edinburgh University could make BUCS history with victory over Oxford Brookes

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Hamish Imrie and his talented Edinburgh University team have a chance to make Scottish hockey history on Wednesday (1pm, Peffermill) if they beat Oxford...

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