Health
University catering earns quality mark
Edinburgh has become the first university in Scotland to achieve recognition for the quality of its student catering.
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.
Scottish Slimmers Works classes
The University is hosting Scottish Slimmers weight management classes for staff and students.
Dust down those trainers
Staff are being encouraged to get more active this year by finding out how they can join Jogscotland groups at the University.
Caring for African patients
University staff are to help improve patient care in four African countries.
Scans could aid delivery decisions
Scientists are using MRI scans to see if they can determine when best to deliver babies that are not growing as fast as they should in the womb.
Pledge to cut mental illness stigma
The University has signed a national pledge to reduce mental health discrimination in the workplace.
Study could help superbug battle
Targeting a toxin released by virtually all strains of MRSA could help scientists develop new drugs that can fight the superbug.
Virus study helps spot emerging diseases
Insight into how viruses such as SARS and flu jump from one species to another may help predict emerging diseases.
Staff counselling service
The University offers a free and confidential individual counselling service to all members of staff.
Fresh insight into sleeping sickness
Fresh discoveries about a drug used to treat sleeping sickness could pave the way for improved therapies.
Diesel particles pose heart risks
Tiny chemical particles emitted by diesel exhaust fumes could raise the risk of heart attacks, research has shown.
Medal for medical leader
The University’s Professor Scott Murray has been awarded the William Farr Medal for 2011.
KB Dash
The King's Buildings (KB) Dash has been taking place monthly since 1983, making it one of the University’s longest established social responsibility and sustainability initiatives.
Keeping minds healthy
The Centre for Integrative Physiology has become the first University department to achieve the Healthy Working Lives Mental Health and Wellbeing Commendation award.
Study offers hope for cancer therapy
Ovarian cancer patients could be helped by a test that identifies the specific type of tumour they have.
Health and safety excellence
The University has received international recognition for achieving high standards in health and safety.
Curbing cholesterol could combat infections
Lowering cholesterol could help the body’s immune system fight viral infections, researchers have found.
Blood test identifies more heart attacks
A highly sensitive blood test could help identify heart attacks in thousands of patients who would otherwise have gone undiagnosed, a study suggests.
Sustainability Awards Winners
Teams and individuals from across the University have been rewarded for promoting social responsibility and sustainability.
This article was published on Jun 24, 2011