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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...
University research will stop your ice cream melting!
A new ingredient suggested by University of Edinburgh scientists in collaboration with colleagues at University of Dundee will stop your ice cream cone melting...
Edinburgh firm to bring wearable technology to the golf world
An Edinburgh company has announced that it has attracted inward investment of £415,000 which will allow it to launch its wearable tech product for...
At the Talbot Rice Gallery – Hits and Misses
Starting at the end of this month there will be a new exhibition drawn from the University of Edinburgh's Collection. Consisting of a large printed fabric,...
Appleton Tower to be given a makeover
The large tower on George Square is to be given a major upgrade to improve how it looks and how eco-friendly it is.
Appleton Tower...
InnovationTech lecture to be held at EICC
Chris Forrest, Managing Director of Microsoft Scotland and Professor Harald Haas, Chair of Mobile Communications at the University of Edinburgh, will deliver the keynote...
Scotland’s Festival of Museums
Museums and galleries across east and central Scotland are getting ready to take part in Scotland’s annual Festival of Museums, a nationwide programme of...
These Dangerous Women: a talk by Helen Kay at the National Library of Scotland
Although feminism still has many fights to fight, women in today's Scotland can at least vote, keep their own nationality on marriage and enter...
Scottish Institute for Enterprise – University of Edinburgh student wins a prize
The country’s top entrepreneurial talent came together today in an afternoon of celebration at this year’s Scottish Institute for Enterprise (SIE) Student Enterprise Summit at...
EICC free lecture series
CHIEF SCIENTIST AND ROYAL COLLEGE PRESIDENT TO DISCUSS INNOVATIONS IN HEALTH CARE RESEARCH IN FREE PUBLIC LECTURE SERIES
Professor Andrew Morris, Chief Scientist at the...
Academics call on university to rethink investments
Academic staff at the University of Edinburgh have called for the institution's investment strategy to be rethought and any entanglement with arms or fossil...
First World War diaries published
‘I was dressing the wounded in the trenches – enough said. Worse than Hell…’
That’s the recollection of ‘Frontline Medic’ Captain George Pirie who,...
The Edinburgh Iranian Festival 2015 – a showcase for world class culture
Here are some things you might not know about Iran:
- it has a centuries-old tradition of producing intriguing textiles and beautiful garments AND a...
Friday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
The Guid Crack Club: Tongue in Cheek. Join Jack Martin, Edinburgh's famed teller of tales, conveyer of wise-cracking puppets, and pun-plucker, in this special...
Wednesday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Holocaust Memorial Day Edinburgh: a programme of readings and music by the pupils of Boroughmuir School, with speakers Ela Weissberger, survivor of the Terezin...
Tuesday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Emerging Artists Series: Cherrygrove. Discover some new talent from a range of great young professional musicians at the outset of their careers. Cherrygrove is...
Tuesday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Tiny Tales: Cosy Stories. Cosy in with storyteller Claire Hewitt and hear tales from the land of ice and snow, and how the sun...
What’s On In Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 19TH JANUARY 2015
Toddler Time: The Hive (U). Screenings designed to introduce young children to the cinema., with 30-minutes shows for pre-school children and...
New university gym reopened
A state-of-the-art University gym has reopened recently following a £500,000 refurbishment.
The revamped Cardio gym was officially reopened at an event hosted at the Pleasance Sports Centre and...
Wednesday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Greyfriars Bobby's Headstone Service and Reception: following the sound of the 1 o'clock gun, local schoolchildren will lay flowers on the Skye Terrier's grave. Also...
Monday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Timmy Time Programme 15: Timmy Finds Aliens, and other stories. Join Timmy and his friends for three fun adventures in this collection of classic...
What’s On In Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 12TH JANUARY 2015
Timmy Time Programme 15: Timmy Finds Aliens, and other stories. Join Timmy and his friends for three fun adventures in this...
What’s On In Edinburgh this week
Back to 'normal' this week, with not a shred of tinsel in sight (hoorah!) and plenty of events on offer; films, books, art, and...
Writing Opportunity with Talbot Rice Gallery
Here is an opportunity for you if you are interested in writing fiction or poetry in response to the current exhibition Until Only the...
Sunday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Filmhouse Junior: Rise of the Guardians (PG). An animation for the festive season: an evil spirit plans to take over the world using fear...
Thursday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Russkaya Capella: Russian Choral Music with a Christmas Flavour. A mixed voice chamber choir performing Russian music, Russkaya Capella was founded in Glasgow in...
Monday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
For Crying Out Loud: special screenings for carers and their babies under 12 months old - maximum of 2 adults per baby. Babychanging, bottle...
What’s On In Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 8TH DECEMBER 2014
For Crying Out Loud: special screenings for carers and their babies under 12 months old - maximum of 2 adults per...
Saturday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Christmas Special Dugs N Pubs: dress your pooch up as a Christmas pudding, Santa or Rudolph and meet your favourite doggy friends at Sofi's!...
Thursday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Balkans Music Camp Fundraiser: guitarist Dan Abrahams is raising funds for this project, which offers music therapy for conflict-trauma victims and those with special needs. Loads of...
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