2014 - Issue 6

The 2014 edition of the Edinburgh Friends magazine.

Running a business that depends on cash, Aravinda Korala knows a good investment – which is why he supports our Informatics students.

Significant breakthroughs are being made by researchers at the Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre thanks to the spirit of support and collaboration.

Brain scanning is one of the most dynamic fields in medical research. And thanks to Joanna Wardlaw, the University is continuing to set the pace.

Donors to the University’s sporting scholarships are making a real difference to the prospects of elite athletes, as the Glasgow Commonwealth Games proved.

Vet Jane Shipsey got so much from her six years at Edinburgh that she jumped at the chance to give something back.

The Centre for Special Collections holds an array of rare materials. Now donations are enabling an exhibition space to display these treasures to the public.

Edinburgh ranks among the world’s top centres for Computer Science and Engineering, a status that is underscored by Google’s research awards.