2020 news from the University of Edinburgh.
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Auld Lang Syne ritual lodged in Scotland’s past
It is a custom observed worldwide by millions every New Year … now research has uncovered why…

Staff recognised in New Year Honours
Four members of the University community have been recognised in the Queen's New Year Honours…

Deep-sea project charts future course of Atlantic Ocean
A landmark project to study the Atlantic Ocean’s vast depths has laid the foundations for efforts…

City partnership set to boost climate action
The University has joined forces with five leading employers to help Edinburgh reach its…

City bus firm’s app upgrade helps keep ticket fraud in check
Data experts are helping to boost the security of a ticketing app used by a leading UK public…

Dynamic images of Edinburgh shared by students
Students have created a gallery of stunning images celebrating the Edinburgh community.

Mistletoe under spotlight of major DNA study
It has been a frivolous part of Christmas festivities for centuries, but now scientists sense that…

Poverty linked to higher risk of Covid-19 death
People in Scotland’s poorest areas are more likely to be affected by severe Covid-19 – and to die…

Staff and alumni gift their time to students at Christmas
The University has organised a range of activities to support students staying in Edinburgh whose…

Higher melt rates found under vital glacier
The largest ever outflow of meltwater from West Antarctica’s subglacial lakes has been recorded,…

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