2020 news

2020 news from the University of Edinburgh.

News listing

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Auld Lang Syne ritual lodged in Scotland’s past

03 January, 20222020

It is a custom observed worldwide by millions every New Year … now research has uncovered why…

Staff recognised in New Year Honours

05 January, 20212020

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

22 December, 20202020

A landmark project to study the Atlantic Ocean’s vast depths has laid the foundations for efforts…

City partnership set to boost climate action 

18 December, 20202020

​​​​​​​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

18 December, 20202020

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

17 December, 20202020

Students have created a gallery of stunning images celebrating the Edinburgh community.

Mistletoe under spotlight of major DNA study

16 December, 20202020

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

15 December, 20202020

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

15 December, 20202020

The University has organised a range of activities to support students staying in Edinburgh whose…

Higher melt rates found under vital glacier

14 December, 20202020

The largest ever outflow of meltwater from West Antarctica’s subglacial lakes has been recorded,…