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Edinburgh Impact
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Marine environments have a soundtrack of their own, and tuning in could help preserve the health of our oceans. #EdinburghImpact
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A new installation in honour of the UK’s first female medical students combines some of the world's oldest technology with some of the newest. #EdinburghImpact
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- Morals are key to views on lab-grown meat
- Adults face health threat from lack of physical activity
- Tell-tale gene affects success of pain drug
Israel and Palestine response
Support and information for staff and students affected by the conflict.
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A century on from his gold medal-winning triumph at the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris, sporting hero Eric Liddell has been awarded an honorary degree from the University of Edinburgh.
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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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We're committed to contributing to the city of Edinburgh through research, teaching, facilities and events.
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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*.
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We're in the heart of Edinburgh, one of the world's most desirable places to live.
*Times Higher Education, Overall Ranking of Institutions; Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education Scotland.