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Edinburgh Impact

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How does Edinburgh Medical School reduce waste while delivering high-quality healthcare education?

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Cutting down the amount of meat we eat helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with agriculture. But what about the meat that our pet dogs eat?

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Back Row (L-R): MCN Press Secretary Jason Salsman, MCN Cultural Technician Abigail Dairaghi, MCN Ambassador Jonodev Chaudhuri, MCN Deputy Secretary of Culture & Humanities Anthony Beaver.  Front Row (L-R): MCN Secretary of Culture & Humanities RaeLynn Butler, Second Chief Duck Creek Ceremonial Ground Scott Stafford, MCN Principal Chief David Hill and University of Edinburgh Principal Professor Sir Peter Mathieson.

Edinburgh has completed what is believed to be the first ever international repatriation of ancestral remains to mainland United States.

Edinburgh Global

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

Regional engagement

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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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Our work with local schools

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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 and innovation

Doctoral College

Teaching Matters

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