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Renewable energy storage could be placed in the seabed
North Sea rocks could act as large-scale renewable energy stores
Rocks in the seabed off the UK coast could provide long-term storage locations for renewable...
Judging begins for The James Tait Black Prizes
The oldest book awards are approaching an important milestone. The annual James Tait Black Prizes – presented by the University since 1919 – have recognised...
University researchers say cave artists were astronomers
Prehistoric cave art reveals ancient use of complex astronomy
Some of the world's oldest cave paintings have revealed how ancient people had relatively advanced knowledge...
University researchers reveal their latest find
An unusually complex form of one of the most abundant chemical elements on Earth has been revealed in the lab for the first time.
Researchers...
Fionna Carlisle ‘s portraits of the Lothian Birth Cohorts on display now
Portraits of the participants in a university research project and a 3D-printed brain are only some of the exhibits at The Fire Station from...
At Talbot Rice – Tremble Tremble, Jesse Jones and At the Gates
Women’s struggle for power central to two shows at Talbot Rice
The recent referendum on abortion in Ireland is the backdrop for Tremble Tremble, Jess...
Exhibition of portraits of celebrated research group will show you how to age well
Perceptive portraits of celebrated group captures how to age well
A group of people now in their eighties and nineties have been photographed as part...
Research shows statins have ‘limited use’
Statins show little promise for conditions other than heart disease
Research by University of Edinburgh suggests that medicines commonly prescribed to reduce people’s risk of...
STEM family fun day in Leith tomorrow
Science and technology community roadshow at Leith Academy
A day of free family friendly activities will take place in Leith on Saturday 22 September 2018 as...
At St Cecilia’s Hall – a piano that plays itself
A self-playing grand piano performing a classical composition that has been beamed to the moon and back is part of a new art installation...
Study shows that certain exercises will reduce child obesity
Strength-based exercises could help child obesity fight, an Edinburgh University study finds
Research conducted by a PhD student at University of Edinburgh in association with...
University of Edinburgh report on carbon emissions
Research by scientists from University of Edinburgh says that carbon emissions from tree felling in African savannas is three times worse than previously thought.
The...
Routine heart scans could save thousands of lives
University of Edinburgh research published recently in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that heart scans on patients experiencing chest pains could save...
Come and join us at The Edinburgh Reporter September #Instameet
The Edinburgh Reporter invites local and not so local Instagrammers to come along to an exclusive hour or so in the fabulous St Cecilia's...
Artificial structures in the sea can be a good thing
Structures such as oil platforms can help protect sea creatures threatened by climate change and habitat loss according to research by scientists at University...
Edinburgh University developing technology to warn of extreme weather
University of Edinburgh research will improve warnings and forecasts of extreme weather and natural disasters worldwide.
In a new partnership with Orbital Micro Systems (OMS)...
University of Edinburgh researchers are monitoring volcanoes
University of Edinburgh scientists are monitoring one of the world’s most active volcanoes to study the link between earthquakes and eruptions.
They are tracking the...
Bennetts Associates looking to the future
Bennetts Associates are the architects who have designed the new Edinburgh Futures Instiitute.
And behind Bennetts Associates are the two founding partners, Denise and...
Edinburgh fledgling business attracts significant investment
A baby company born during its founder's Masters at University of Edinburgh has just attracted investment of £500,000 from Equity Gap, SIB and Edinburgh...
Spite Your Face: Rachel Maclean at Talbot Rice Gallery
‘We are living’ says Rachel Maclean ‘in interesting times.’
The acclaimed video artist (and Edinburgh College of Art graduate) is speaking at the University of...
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...
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