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European funding for University of Edinburgh research
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...
Possible link between common cold and Covid-19 deaths
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
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’
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
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
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...
University offering support for academics seeking refuge
Academics who are at risk and seeking refuge have been given the opportunity to come to live and work in Edinburgh with a support...
Diet shifts after the pandemic could avert premature deaths
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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
It was announced today that the Edinburgh International Book Festival will remain at the Edinburgh College of Art for this year and next,...
New University of Edinburgh study says The Daily Mile helps memory
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
Hamish Imrie and his talented Edinburgh University team have a chance to make Scottish hockey history on Wednesday (1pm, Peffermill) if they beat Oxford...
Pterosaur fossil is largest ever found from the Jurassic period
A spectacular fossil of a huge flying reptile known as a pterosaur, that was found on the Isle of Skye, is the largest of...
UCU members now halfway through ten day strike
Teaching staff at University of Edinburgh who are members of the University and College Union (UCU) joined a ten day strike at 44 universities...
University exhibition on homelessness will be held on Monday
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh will share findings on the impact of Covid-19 on homelessness at a free online event on Monday.
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Scottish tech firm makes satellite data available to all with groundbreaking innovation
A rapidly-growing tech firm has unveiled ground breaking software that promises to revolutionise the use of satellite data by businesses, institutions and individuals.
Earth Blox,...
Work under way to boost sustainability
Empowering people to make thoughtful food choices to support more sustainable agriculture is essential in the battle on climate change.
That was one of the...
New CEO appointed at Carbogenics
Carbogenics, an Edinburgh-based circular economy start-up supporting the farming, wastewater and food waste sectors, appointed a new chief executive who has a track record...
Graduates on a high after Castle do
Recent graduates of the University of Edinburgh celebrated their achievements at an event held at Edinburgh Castle helped along by The Royal Edinburgh Military...
A pledge for more veg as University of Edinburgh land national award
The University of Edinburgh is being recognised as a UK leader in the drive to encourage the consumption of more fresh vegetables, after it...
Study suggests running to music combats mental fatigue
A study carried out by the University of Edinburgh suggests that listening to music while running might be the key to improving people’s performance...
Hockey – Robertson books her Olympic ticket
Former University of Edinburgh forward Sarah Robertson (pictured) has been selected for Great Britain's hockey squad for the Tokyo Olympics.
But former Inverleith player Amy...
Do it yourself graduation celebrations
These three graduates of University of Edinburgh decided to stage their own graduation day, borrowing the gowns from the university which cannot stage an...
Renowned astrophysicist becomes first woman to be appointed Astronomer Royal for Scotland
Astrophysicist, Professor Catherine Heymans, a world-leading expert on the physics of the so-called dark universe, has become the first woman to be appointed as...
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