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University of Edinburgh offers course on carbon capture
The University of Edinburgh is to offer an online course discussing ways of protecting the atmosphere from excess CO2, climate change and carbon capture...
Campaigner honoured by university
Motor neurone disease (MND) campaigner Gordon Aikman has been honoured by his former university one year after his death.
The University of Edinburgh’s George Square...
New public partnership at Edinburgh Bioquarter
Four major public sector organisations have agreed a new plan to develop Edinburgh BioQuarter.
The five-year collaboration agreement involves The City of Edinburgh Council, NHS...
Cautious welcome for university scheme
The University of Edinburgh will be included in a pilot scheme to simplify the visa process for those students on a Master's course of...
University rename Medical School courtyard in honour of Else Inglis
A medical pioneer who saved countless soldiers’ lives has been honoured by her former university 100 years after her death.
The University of Edinburgh’s Old...
Mystery donor makes £10 million funding pledge to university
An unnamed benefactor has given £10 million to the University of Edinburgh to make it possible for the transformation of the former Royal Infirmary...
Public lecture by Roy Greenslade
Last night we attended a lecture by Roy Greenslade who is Professor of Journalism at City University, and who has been a much respected media...
Women’s Hockey – Edinburgh to take on GHK this weekend
Sam Judge takes high-flying Edinburgh University women to lowly GHK on Saturday.
And the students coach is determined not to slip-up as she bids to...
At the Talbot Rice Gallery – John Akomfrah
They always manage to get something rather unusual at the Talbot Rice and this exhibition is no exception.
The floor is covered with 25 tonnes...
William Henry Playfair. Architect of Edinburgh’s Cityscape
Drawings from the architect will go on display in a new exhibition at the City Art Centre.
Around 50 , rarely seen, drawings from William...
University archives reveal Queensferry Crossing design is historic
Forgotten pioneer’s Forth crossing dream realised after 200 years
While perusing the University of Edinburgh archives, geographer Bruce Gittings came across a plan for a...
Edinburgh International Festival 2017 – public art installation
A public art installation created by Edinburgh secondary school pupils is now open at Old College Quad
The Edinburgh International Festival unveiled Blueprint for the...
Damian Green meets Valkyrie Robot at University of Edinburgh
Damian Green, First Secretary of State enjoying a demonstration of research at the Edinburgh Centre for Robotics - a joint venture involving the University...
University of Edinburgh to play a pivotal role in the City Region Deal
The University of Edinburgh will be a key partner in a major initiative that seeks to make Edinburgh and its surrounding region the European...
Moray House examiner receives MBE in Birthday Honours
In HM The Queen's Birthday Honours list Dr Sharon McMurray from Belfast received an MBE.
Dr McMurray is an external Examiner at Moray House School...
Field hockey – students go unbeaten in Europe
Edinburgh University women completed their EuroHockey Challenge 2 unbeaten but they were taken to a shootout by Austrian side SV Arminen in their final...
University of Edinburgh research may lead to new treatment
Research at the University of Edinburgh has identified a key molecule linked to kidney disease in people with diabetes.
This may lead to new therapies...
Field hockey – Grange stay out in front in the league race
Division One: Grange 10, Watsonians 0; Western Wildcats 3, Uddingston Deans Eng 0; AAM Gordonians 1, Grove Menzieshill 0; PSL Team Sport Clydesdale 2,...
New research into terminal care
Marie Curie and the Scottish Government Chief Scientist Office (CSO) have announced the funding for two new research studies looking at care for people...
Etellect open new Edinburgh office
Etellect which is a business automation specialist is to open a new office in Edinburgh to act as its mobile development hub.
Andrew Russell will...
Changeworks have the IDEAL solution for your home energy advice
University of Edinburgh research participants needed
Changeworks has partnered with the University of Edinburgh to deliver IDEAL, a cutting edge research project exploring how...
ScottishPower Foundation scholarships programme open now
The ScottishPower Foundation is inviting applications from masters students in the capital for its 2017 Scholarships programme.
There is a massive £700,000 available to support...
University investigating ways of improving health in Africa
University of Edinburgh research could improve the health of millions living in Sub-Saharan Africa, where fears have been expressed about the long-term effects of drug programmes.
Snail...
Public consultation on Monday about Old Royal Infirmary
The University of Edinburgh is holding a public forum tomorrow Monday 24 October 2016 to discuss the Former Surgical Hospital.
The public consultation is to give...
Queen’s Birthday Honours List – Principal of New College honoured
A distinguished minister has been made an OBE for services to education, the arts and the Church of Scotland.
The Rev Professor David Fergusson, the...
Colours of the Alphabet – Filmhouse
Colours of the Alphabet, a documentary film born out of a PhD at the University of Edinburgh, is the colourful tale of three Zambian...
ScottishPower Foundation calls for candidates for Edinburgh scholarships
With just one week left to apply, The ScottishPower Foundation, in partnership with its Spanish equivalent Fundacion IBERDROLA, is calling on UK students to...
University of Edinburgh wins award for its healthy food
The University’s catering service has been awarded a prestigious nutrition accreditation for the ninth year running for providing healthy food for its students.
The photo above...
Celtic Renewables win at the Scottish Business Awards
Celtic Renewables is a University of Edinburgh spin-off company which is going places. The latest news is that it won the Best Emerging Business category...
University of Edinburgh study shows that mammals lived longer than dinosaurs
A new fossil find is giving scientists clues about an ancient group of animals that flourished when dinosaurs died out.
The discovery by scientists in...
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