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Edinburgh Impact

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As we mark World Ocean Day, Dr Sian Henley, Reader in Marine Science at Edinburgh, discusses the efforts being made to preserve our oceans and the impact this can have on the environment.

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Peter Mathieson on why Universities need to explain their impact more clearly if they are to rebuild public trust.

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A new report published by the University of Edinburgh has recommendations for the Scottish and UK governments on steps that can be taken to ensure AI is developed and used in ways that create trust and deliver real benefits.

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