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World-leading researchers have been given a major boost in the battle to safeguard vulnerable children.

A collection of poetry which is presented in four languages has been created by the University’s first Gaelic Writer in Residence.

Clocks losing an hour in spring significantly affects how investors respond to companies that reveal unexpected levels of earnings, research shows.

It was a bold initiative that transformed a rural backwater into a commercial powerhouse, bringing flourishes of French Baroque to Scotland’s smallest county.

Ukrainian women living in Scotland are being invited to apply to join a new scheme that aims to build leadership skills and boost the recovery of the war-torn country.

A captivating selection of books urging readers to ruminate on themes of grief, identity and environmental loss have been shortlisted for Britain’s longest-running literary prizes.

Discarded chewing gum and old fridge parts are to be recycled in an Edinburgh-led initiative to improve sustainability in the healthcare sector.

A renowned American artist and theorist is the latest cultural figure to take part in a prestigious public lecture series.

Children overrate the intelligence of smart speakers – such as Alexa, Siri or Google Home – and are uncertain if the systems can think like humans or not, research suggests.

A collection of dazzling and challenging works by some of Scotland’s most exciting up-and-coming artists forms the centrepiece of a new exhibition.

A researcher who uses gaming technology to recreate historical music performances has won the University’s annual prize for raising public interest in science.

People’s trust in the NHS was linked to increased uptake of the Covid-19 vaccine during the pandemic, a study suggests.

The University is set to establish two research hubs that will focus on developing AI tools to help revolutionise the fields of electronics and healthcare.

When cyclones and floods hit populated areas, people’s ability to pay their mortgage differs depending on the type and intensity of the extreme weather, research suggests.

Monitoring marine life around shipwrecks can provide scientists with a trove of data to better understand changing underwater environments, research suggests.

The global nature of child sexual exploitation and abuse demands it be treated as an international public health emergency, a landmark report suggests.

A group of Edinburgh academics whose research has shed light on global questions have been honoured by the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

The UK’s burgeoning screen and performance industries are to be boosted by a major research and development initiative involving University experts.

The use of professional social networking sites such as LinkedIn can stir up feelings of self-doubt, research suggests.

Acclaimed speakers will explore the relationship between literature and many aspects of belief at a festival hosted by the University’s world-renowned School of Divinity.

Robots as carers, the impact of reading on wellbeing, and the secrets of healthy relationships are among topics being explored at a major research showcase.

An art installation based on Edinburgh-led research is to feature in a major exhibition that challenges established ideals of beauty.

The power of sound is to be celebrated at the first UK-based UNESCO Week of Sound, organised in partnership with the University.

A visiting writers programme has been launched to celebrate the stellar line-up of authors recognised by the UK’s longest-running literary awards.

People who support greater state involvement in delivering services know more about economics and welfare provision than those favouring smaller government, research suggests.

A new installation at Edinburgh Castle will take visitors on a sound walk through the historic site to map Scotland’s involvement in the creation of Zimbabwe’s streetscapes.

Thought-provoking questions about the dynamics of leadership will shape a season of University events seeking to engage people on pressing socio-political challenges.

Digital advertising and surveillance tools are giving UK law enforcement agencies ‘powerful and potentially risky’ new capacities to influence the public, research suggests.

A new generation of design and artistic talent are set to reveal their stand out creations at the celebrated Edinburgh College of Art’s Graduate Show.

Experts at Edinburgh have helped created a glossary of environmental terms to make climate science and biodiversity research more accessible to deaf people.

Professor Katie Overy, Reid School of Music, is collaborating with Dr Judith Okely, Psychology, Edinburgh Napier University, to set up a nationwide music research volunteer database.

University students, staff and alumni are part of a line-up of exceptional events as Edinburgh International Book Festival celebrates its 40th anniversary.

Edinburgh’s campus is yet again playing a pivotal role in the dazzling arts extravaganza that transforms the city every August.

Edinburgh-led research into football fans’ engagement with the Scotland Women’s National Team (SWNT) reveals growing positivity towards the side and the match-day experience.

A reimagining of Charles Dickens’ David Copperfield and a memoir about the New York literary scene in the 1970s and 1980s have won the UK’s longest-running literary awards.

Two University of Edinburgh academics have been elected Fellows of The British Academy.

An Edinburgh art historian has helped build an immersive, digital recreation of ninth century Baghdad for a bestselling video game series.

Compelling artworks by major artists, which detail lives lived on the margins, are being showcased in three University exhibitions.

Award-winning poet and author Michael Pedersen has been appointed as the newest Writer in Residence at the University of Edinburgh.

Edinburgh University Press has announced a new Open Access initiative to support authors in the College and to help ensure their books reach the widest possible audience.

A group of outstanding early career researchers have been awarded one of the University of Edinburgh’s most prestigious fellowships.

Haunting sound and video installations inspired by archive recordings spanning 70 years are offering exhibition audiences fresh perspectives on Scotland’s rich oral tradition.

The bold and creative spirit of more than 550 Edinburgh College of Art students is being showcased at the highly-anticipated Graduate Show 2023.

A compelling collection of books offering inspirational takes on themes such as belonging, travelling across borders and overcoming personal struggles form the shortlist of Britain’s longest-running literary prizes.

An event co-hosted by an Edinburgh researcher is to focus on Iran’s threatened wildlife and the vital work of its environmental scientists.

Data science specialists are supporting efforts to gauge how Covid-19 has impacted on young people’s involvement in sport and exercise.

Magnificent designs drawing upon an eclectic array of influences including the Hebrides, dissected bodies and Lord of the Flies are set to feature in this year’s Edinburgh College of Art Fashion Show.

Magical costumes inspired by The Wombles, the film Chicken Run and a Stephen King novel are among the creations being showcased by Edinburgh College of Art students.

Linguists and Artificial Intelligence specialists are embarking on an ambitious programme designed to help Scottish Gaelic flourish in the digital age.

University experts are gauging if there is public support for plans to transform kerbside parking spaces into mini-parks with benches and planters.

Listening to music could reduce the dizziness, nausea and headaches virtual reality users might experience after using digital devices, research suggests.

A team of experts have been recognised for their exceptional achievements in peace and conflict research.

Backing from a University-led tech support initiative has helped an Edinburgh-based start-up beat the drum for Scottish innovation at a global showcase event.

A team of experts from Edinburgh are supporting an initiative to promote the role of sport in addressing some of society’s biggest challenges.

Injury prevention measures designed to boost male rugby players’ resilience are to be reassessed so they can better support the women’s game.

Thought-provoking works by artists from four continents feature in a university exhibition offering wide-ranging perspectives on the crushing effects of debt.

The public’s concerns about climate change could reduce support for natural gas as an alternative fuel source, research suggests.

Most fines for Covid rule breaches were issued when England was in its third national lockdown and Wales was in its second, research shows.

Regular physical activity can improve adolescents’ mental health and help with behavioural difficulties, research suggests.

Violence and warfare were widespread in many Neolithic communities across Northwest Europe, a period associated with the adoption of farming, new research suggests.

Younger first-time voters in Scotland retain a habit of voting in elections and participate in greater numbers than older first-time voters, a study suggests.

Young people may not be receiving the mental health support they need because of a lack of trust in the smartphone apps that deliver such services, a study suggests.

Two Edinburgh researchers will lead a project to ensure artificial intelligence (AI) and data are used responsibly and ethically across society and industry.

Influencers on social media have contributed to an uptake of people using cosmetic procedures to enhance their appearance, research suggests.

Competing at elite level in sport is linked with an increased risk of developing osteoarthritis and joint pain in later life, a study suggests.

Spiralling use of throwaway medical testing kits is having a major environmental impact that must be urgently addressed, experts say.

Sports scientists and medical researchers from Edinburgh are to jointly lead an initiative focused on athlete health and injury prevention at elite level.

Arresting artworks that explore how people’s remembrances of the past are more fragile than they often appear are being showcased at the University.

An Edinburgh heritage expert has helped create a digital education resource that seeks to promote tolerance by reframing how Britain’s ancient past is taught.

Scientists have for the first time pinpointed a large number of genes that are reliably associated with dyslexia.

Maintaining green parks and gardens in cities has the potential to lower the risk of crime, research suggests.

Acclaimed authors, writers and speakers will explore belief from a range of perspectives at a literary festival organised by the University’s world-renowned School of Divinity.

Start-up ventures providing services to technology companies should engage with business analysts early and strategically to maximise their chances of success, research suggests.

How digital technology is shaping European Muslims’ views on a range of faith-related issues will be the focus of an Edinburgh-led research project.

A new network to boost research into student mental health and wellbeing in Scotland has been launched.

Taking up a musical instrument in childhood and adolescence is associated with improved thinking skills in older age, research shows.

A journey into Indian classical music by an author, performer and vocalist and an interweaving series of vignettes set in south London have won the UK’s longest-running literary awards.

A new stream of design and artistic talent are revealing their fresh creations at the celebrated Edinburgh College of Art’s Graduate Show.

Health experts from Edinburgh have launched a global research initiative to better understand how injury and illness affects Olympic athletes during, and after, their sporting careers.

A previously unknown Vincent van Gogh painting has been discovered as the result of research by an Edinburgh art historian.