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Edinburgh Impact

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For technological innovation to be our salvation, we need to bring social sciences, humanities and the arts for people and the economy (SHAPE) into research much earlier on.  #EdinburghImpact

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As the World Health Organization (WHO) celebrates its 75th year, we explore how researchers at the University are working closely with the organisation to tackle one of the most common causes of global suicide. #EdinburghImpact

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

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We are a truly global University, making a contribution to the world, through global partnership, community and exchange.

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Global community

A University of Sanctuary

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We're committed to contributing to the city of Edinburgh through research, teaching, facilities and events.

City Region Deal

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Research and teaching

We're ranked 4th in the UK for research power, and have the highest rating possible for our student learning experience*.

Research

Doctoral College

Teaching Matters

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*Times Higher Education, Overall Ranking of Institutions; Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education Scotland.