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Honorary degree bolsters Russian ties
University Principal, Professor Sir Timothy O’Shea, has been recognised for his work in educational technology.
Published 21 May.
Global Justice Academy launched
A new Global Justice Academy has been established to help tackle major challenges faced by people around the world.
Published May 14.
Exchanging medical expertise
Chinese medical students are set to study in Edinburgh thanks to a new agreement.
Published May 14.
Passage to India
University students are invited to take part in the educational trip of a lifetime.
Published May 13.
Improved health monitoring
Mothers and babies could benefit from improvements in tracking how medical interventions reach developing nations.
Published May 10.
Collaborating on brain repair
A leading academic has discussed a new collaborative project between India and the University.
Published May 9.
Turning research into practical solution
The University’s Global Health Academy is hosting an expert discussion on some of the world’s biggest health challenges.
Published 7 May.
Nuclear physics collaboration takes off
Nuclear physics research is set to benefit from a major international project.
Published May 6.
Studying around the world
University students have been getting to grips with the wider world through an innovative placement scheme.
Published May 1.
Understanding river flooding
University researchers are leading efforts to understand river flooding in India.
Published April 26.
Supporting Chinese theatre
A new Sino-Scottish theatre project is to feature at the University.
Published April 26.
Inspiring design
University students are making a splash in the Chinese fashion world.
Published April 18.
Welcoming Kazakhstani students
The University is contributing to a global scholarship programme for students for Kazakhstan.
Published April 16.
Spotlight on child health
Childhood deaths from diarrhoea and pneumonia could be eliminated in just over a decade, researchers say.
Published April 12.
Working on carbon capture
University researchers are to work with South Korean scientists to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power generation.
Published April 10.
Link to strengthen China animal care
The role that vets in China can play in safeguarding animal welfare will be strengthened by an agreement enhancing the country’s veterinary training.
Published April 10.
Student wins Quebec prize
A Canadian Studies student has won a prestigious prize awarded by the province of Quebec.
Published April 10.
Scientists tackle elephant virus
Scientists may be a step closer towards developing a vaccine against a virus that is killing Asian elephants.
Published April 10.
Forum strengthens Latin links
The University is hosting its second annual Latin American Forum to discuss this rapidly developing business market.
Published April 5.
Study America
Ten students are to experience US culture first-hand, thanks to a fully-funded study abroad trip.
Published May 4.
Spring in North America
Join us in Washington DC, New York, San Francisco, Toronto and Vancouver this spring for a series of alumni events.
Improving disease management
The University is contributing to efforts to improve global disease management.
Published 27 March.
Joint Delhi-Edinburgh lectures
A new interactive project is set to bring students in Edinburgh and Delhi closer together.
Published 27 March.
Global Star awards
The University has announced the winners of its Global Star awards.
Published March 14.
University unveiled as Festival partner
The University of Edinburgh and the Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) are strengthening their ties.
Published 12 March.
Student Festival expands horizons
The Student Festival is partnering with Global Horizons Festival for the first time.
Published 8 March.
New India institute launched
A new centre at the University is to boost Scotland’s cultural, business and academic ties with India.
Published March 12.
Russian Writers' Forum
Some of Russia’s most influential contemporary writers are taking part in a series of events at Edinburgh.
Published March 11.
EUSA wins innovation award
The University’s students association has won an award for international innovation.
Published March 8.
Office of The Americas opens
The University is strengthening its long-standing links with Latin America by establishing a new base in São Paulo, Brazil.
Published 11 March.
New distance learning scholarships
New scholarships are to allow overseas students to study the University’s Global Health Master’s programmes.
Published March 8.
Health focus for Fulbright talk
Nobel Prize-winning health expert Dr Harold Varmus is to deliver the University’s second Fulbright Lecture.
Published 7 March.
Honouring Korean links
A major University event celebrates the life of alumnus Yun Posun, the second President of South Korea.
Published 6 March.
New initiative to tackle brain disorders
An international partnership is to carry out research into brain disorders such as autism and dementia.
Published 21 February.
Discussing global challenges
Topics as diverse as marathon running and homelessness will be discussed at the first ever TEDx Edinburgh event.
Published 21 February.
Designing tomorrow’s cities
Edinburgh College of Art is to help the Japanese Government create cities designed for the country’s ageing population.
Partnering for the Future
Korea-UK Symposium will take place in Edinburgh 4-6 March.
Published 14 February.
Protecting Malawian forests
Artists in Malawi are working with the University to help protect the region’s forests.
Published 14 February.
Particle Physics at the crossroads
University of Edinburgh will host a particle physics symposium in New Delhi in February 2013.
Published 4 February.
Latin American lecture series
Latin American lecture series -'One Region, Many Peoples' will run January - March 2013.
Published February 1.
Global study reveals pneumonia impact
A University study has revealed the impact of chest infections on the world’s children.
Published January 29.
International Development Week
University students have arranged a week of events on the theme of international development.
Published 23 Jan.
French honours for art historians
Husband-and-wife art historians Richard and Belinda Thomson have been honoured by the French government.
Published January 15.
Edinburgh 2012 Global highlights
It was an eventful 2012 - here are some of the University's highlights.
Published January 3.
Investment in animal health research
The University has been awarded £10 million to support its research into improving animal health.
Published 8 January.
Award for Confucius Institute
The University has been recognised for encouraging understanding of China.
Published 8 January.
From Russia with love
Triplets from Russia have completed a semester at the University.
Published December 21.
A lasting impression
Photos by our international students reveal their lasting impressions of Edinburgh.
Online courses milestone
Edinburgh’s aim of offering free, higher education-standard online courses to all has reached a significant stage.
Published 17 December.
Swimmers prepare for test
Olympian and paralympian swimmers who competed at London 2012 will be amongst the competitors in Edinburgh this weekend.
Saltire Scholarships announced
A scholarships programme is to promote Scotland as a nation of learning.
Published 11 December.
Global health under the microscope
The University’s Global Health Academy has hosted an expert discussion on some of the world’s biggest health challenges.
Published 27 November.
Top rugby sides in gym
Some of the world’s best rugby union players have been making use of the University’s gym facilities.
Looking at Belgian film
The films of a renowned Belgian director are to be the subject of a University retrospective.
Published November 13.
Two-party system
The University has celebrated the American elections with two events for staff and students.
Published November 13.
US presidential election centre stage
The climax of the race for the White House will be witnessed at a special election night event at Teviot.
Published 30 October.
Films give insight to modern Russia
The University’s Princess Dashkova Russian Centre is co-hosting the 2012 Russian Film Festival in Scotland.
Published 30 October.
Two selected for Scotland Korfball team
Two students from the University’s Korfball club have been chosen to represent Scotland at a tournament in The Netherlands.
Published 30 October.
Support for Syrians
Edinburgh is to provide help for Syrian students and academics affected by the conflict in their country.
Published 30 October.
Strengthening links with Latin America
Edinburgh’s relationships with universities across Latin America are taking on ever greater importance.
Published 23 October.
How to improve trade with China
One of Scotland's leading businessmen provides insight to conducting trade with China.
Published 22 October.
Chris Hoy is Alumnus of the Year
Britain's most successful Olympian, Sir Chris Hoy, has been honoured by the University that kick-started his cycling career.
Improving animal welfare in China
University vets are contributing to efforts to improve animal care in China’s zoos.
Published 4 October.
Edinburgh rises in world rankings
A new survey indicates that Edinburgh is one of the world’s best universities.
Published October 4.
Making a global impact
The University has outlined its global aspirations in a new strategy.
Published 28 September.
EUSA welcomes students home
EUSA is celebrating students who have returned from time overseas with a 'welcome home' event.
Published 26 September.
Celebrating Italian literary great
Scots-Italian violin virtuoso Nicola Benedetti is backing a new scholarship scheme based at Edinburgh.
Published 20 September.
Students engaging with global network
University students have been contributing to an international movement to encourage global academic co-operation.
Published 17 September.
Music helps post-war healing
A music workshop to help children affected by civil war in Sri Lanka has been organised by a lecturer from Edinburgh.
Published 5 September.
How to improve trade with China
Leading figures within Chinese and Scottish business are to deliver a series of lectures to encourage more trade between the two countries.
Published 4 September.
Pelé receives honorary degree
Pelé, considered by many to be the greatest footballer of all time, is to receive an honorary University degree.
Published 9 Aug.
Time to catch festival fever
The University is again at the heart of the world-famous Edinburgh Festivals.
Published 9 Aug.
Student solves snail fever mystery
Scientists have solved an 80-year old mystery linked to a tropical disease that affects more than 100 million people in sub-Saharan Africa.
Published 9 Aug.
Link with China to boost research
Research in the growing field of genomics will be boosted by an initiative that brings together scientific expertise from China and Edinburgh.
Published 27 July.
Examining a great legacy
The University is to host a high-profile conference on Russia in the age of Catherine the Great.
Published 25 July.
The International Office move
The International office is moving from its current location to Buccleuch Place.
Published 23 July.
International student volunteers
International students at the University have been giving back to the Edinburgh community.
Published 19 July.
Online learning focuses on big issues
A new e-learning programme will enable students to better understand and address inequalities faced by people around the world.
Published 12 July.
Edinburgh robots reach cup quarter-finals
Edinburgh scientists have taken a robotic football team to the last eight of the robot world cup.
Published 9 July.
World Trade Director delivers speech
Pascal Lamy, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation to deliver a lecture at the University.
Published 28 June.
Students win global business internships
Nine Edinburgh students have secured paid internships with businesses around the world.
Published 28 June.
Islam in Scotland competition
An amateur photography competition is to encourage entrants to engage with Scottish Islam.
Published 26 June.
University forging German links
The University is honouring a leading German politician at a historic event in Berlin.
Strengthening China links
High-profile guests are to attend an event celebrating Scottish-Chinese ties.
Published June 6.
African Studies celebrates milestone
The University is celebrating its long history of African engagement with a landmark conference.
Published 6 June.
Orientated for success
Engineering student Hector Haines set for global orienteering stage.
Published 1 June.
Principal receives Canadian award
The links between Scotland and Canada have been celebrated through honorary degree awards.
Published 31 May.
University student off to G20 summit
A University student is take part in the G8 and G20 Youth Summit in Washington.
Published 30 May.
Scotland debates EU economic governance
Key European players are gathering in Edinburgh to debate the EU’s economic future.
Published 30 May.
Students help teach local children
International students take part in a volunteer programme which offers the chance to teach at schools across Edinburgh.
Published 23 May.
Global green hero search
A global contest searching for the next big carbon-cutting innovation is being launched in Edinburgh.
Published 15 May.
Investigating virtual worlds
A new University group is to pioneer research into virtual worlds.
Published 14 May.
US ambassador to give Fulbright lecture
The University’s first ever Fulbright Lecture will be delivered by former US ambassador Thomas R. Pickering.
Published 9 May.
Caring for African patients
University staff are to help improve patient care in four African countries.
Published 9 May.
Latin America takes centre stage
The inaugural Latin American Forum will see an expert panel discuss this key emerging market.
Published 3 May.
Fever study benefits African infants
Thousands of African children at high risk of infection for an endemic disease could soon benefit from treatment.
Published 26 April.
Historic visit by Arab League
The University’s close links with the Arab World have been highlighted by a unique visit.
Published 25 April.
Chosen for greatness
The University has been chosen to co-host the final Olympic preparations for Team GB’s swimming squad this summer.
Published 25 April.
University strengthens Chinese ties
A new agreement will see the University build on its research ties with China.
Published 18 April.
Archer hits the mark
A University student has tasted success in an international archery tournament.
Published 17 April.
Rugby team celebrates win
Edinburgh edged a close final against the South Africans at the Casablanca International University Rugby Sevens Tournament.
Published 11 April.
Historian in book prize double
A University lecturer’s debut book, on the American Confederacy, has won two prestigious book prizes.
Published 11 April.
Student wins Quebec prize
A Canadian Studies student has won a prestigious prize awarded by the province of Quebec.
Published 6 April.
New Business School scholarships
The University’s Business School is offering a range of new scholarships.
Published 6 April.
Viewing the Global Health Academy
Students from across the university have contributed to a short film about the Global Health Academy.
Published 26 March.
Students experience Brazil first-hand
A two-week trip to South America’s largest country has enabled four Edinburgh students to discover Brazil for themselves.
Published 14 March.
Edinburgh marks International Women's Day
Best-selling novelist Philippa Gregory is the guest speaker for the University’s annual International Women’s Day lecture.
Published 6 March.
Understanding global dialects
An expert on English dialects in Southeast Asia is putting on a workshop for University students.
Published 29 February.
Global Star Awards
The University has announced the winners of its first Global Star awards.
Published 20 February.
Edinburgh Global Roadshows
Marking the publication of Global Highlights 2011 and sharing international aspirations.
Published 21 February.
Celebrating international students
The annual Global Horizons festival celebrates Edinburgh’s international population.
Published 19 February.
Looking to the Olympics
The University is seeking sporting success at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Published 7 February.
Russia looks to its future
A key advisor to the Russian President has analysed the country’s prospects in a University lecture.
Published 9 February.
Software to chart rise of Empire trade
A study of the rise of the British Empire is likely to show that mass global trading was big business at the time.
Published 7 February.
Addressing global health concerns
Leading researchers meet in India to address some of the world’s most pressing health issues.
Published 23 January.
Unlocking the green potential of Biochar
A charcoal-like substance being produced at the University could be the latest tool to help tackle climate change.
Published 10 January.
This article was published on May 21, 2013