Research
We are committed to developing potential solutions to challenges facing the planet and its people by harnessing the skills and knowledge of the University's community.
Fair Trade Academic Network
The University launched the Fair Trade Academic Network, with the aim of facilitating interdisciplinary academic research to provide critical perspectives on fair trade, to inform policy and practice.
2012-13 Highlights
Research conducted by the Universities of Edinburgh and São Paulo highlighted how ancient pollen found in a Brazilan rainforest could enable scientists to predict the effects of global climate change.
Rainforest Helps Forecast Climate Change
A pioneering study of African savannas by University researchers revealed deforestation in south-central Africa, and that a more strategic approach to managing trees across the continent could have a positive impact on the changing climate.
Savanna Study Gives Clues on Climate Change
Research from across the University has been showcased in a series of short films, with more than 400 one-minute movies being produced featuring researchers from a range of disciplines talking about their work.
Edinburgh scientists contributed to a study that sheds light on the causes of extreme weather, researchers investigated 12 extreme weather events and found that man-made climate change played a part in half of the events.
Scientists Help Explain Extreme Weather
Researchers from the University have taken to the air and sea to create a detailed map of UK greenhouse gases, the results will be used to track progress on Government targets to curb greenhouse gas emissions by 80 per cent by 2050.