Research
Ancient reservoir holds clues to help climate change technology
Efforts to combat climate change could be boosted by insight gained from an ancient carbon dioxide reservoir in Utah.
Ancient reservoir holds clues to help climate change technology
Chancellor’s awards winners
Three members of staff have been honoured by the University for their contribution to teaching and research.
St Andrew’s Day celebrations
The University is marking Scotland’s national day with a celebration at St Cecilia’s Hall.
Campaign reaches target
A £350 million fundraising drive that has drawn support from author J.K. Rowling has reached its target.
Help us all recycle more, and more easily
We are looking into improving our communications regarding recycling, in order to help you recycle more, and more easily. Help us by joining one of our Focus Groups this November.
Buildings key to beating earthquakes
Strong buildings in earthquake zones are by the best form of defence against tremors, a university expert says.
Improving animal welfare in China
University vets are contributing to efforts to improve animal care in China's zoos.
Internet Access brought to Remote Parts of Scotland
Experts at the School of Informatics and the University of the Highlands and Islands have worked together to develop a high-speed internet network to serve Eigg, Rum, Muck and Canna and other remote areas of Scotland.
Edinburgh rises in world rankings
A new survey indicates that Edinburgh is one of the world’s best universities.
Call for Papers: Special Issue of Science Studies
The Politics of Innovation for Environmental Sustainability: celebrating the contribution of Stewart Russell (1955–2011)
Students engaging with global network
University students have been contributing to an international movement to encourage global academic co-operation.
RSE Young Academy invites applications
The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) Young Academy of Scotland is inviting applications to join its membership.
Double nomination in THE Awards
The University has been shortlisted in two categories for this year’s THE Awards.
Cholesterol study points to new drugs
Insight into how our bodies make cholesterol could lead to treatments with fewer side-effects than existing drugs.
DSA-Scotland Conference 14 September 2012
Development Studies in Africa and South Asia: Cutting across regions and disciplines
Record-breaking year in research
The University has attracted record levels of investment in its pioneering research work.
Climate impacts on hibernating squirrels
Changing climates are impacting on squirrel populations by prolonging their hibernation, a study suggests.
GESA Doctoral Network Carries out a Flurry of Activities
The Global Environment and Society Academy (GESA) Doctoral Network, which was recently created to bring together the community of PhD students working on environment & society-related projects across the University, has already engaged in a variety of activities.
This article was published on Jun 24, 2011