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Edinburgh Impact

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 8: Firefighters watch the flames from the Palisades Fire burning a home during a powerful windstorm on January 8, 2025 in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. The fast-moving wildfire is threatening homes in the coastal neighborhood amid intense Santa Ana Winds and dry conditions in Southern California. (Photo by Apu Gomes/Getty Images)

The Grenfell Tower disaster was the UK's worst residential fire since the Blitz. Edinburgh experts are working to ensure its like never happens again.

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An international endometriosis study has found that making dietry changes has a positive effect on pain symptoms.

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Five members of the University community have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2025.

Edinburgh Global

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

Regional engagement

International applicants

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

University facilities in the city

Community projects

Our work with local schools

Research and teaching

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

Libraries and collections

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