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Edinburgh Impact
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh are challenging how we think about thinking. Dr Mark Sprevak is part of a team encouraging others to re-examine mental mechanisms through the lens of a concept of ‘distributed cognition’. #EdinburghImpact
Researchers are developing bio-economic models to help governments and companies understand the cost-effectiveness of measures to reduce the environmental impact of beef production.#EdinburghImpact
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We're committed to contributing to the city of Edinburgh through research, teaching, facilities and events.
Research and teaching
We're ranked 4th in the UK for research power, and have the highest rating possible for our student learning experience*.
We're in the heart of Edinburgh, one of the world's most desirable places to live.
*Times Higher Education, Overall Ranking of Institutions; Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education Scotland.