2020 news

2020 news from the University of Edinburgh.

News listing

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UK visitors vital for tourism lift, data shows

07 August, 20202020

Scotland’s tourism sector should target UK visitors ahead of overseas markets to kickstart a…

Bold ideas celebrated at online Book Festival

06 August, 20202020

University students, staff and alumni are taking part in a new online events programme to celebrate…

Edinburgh in top gear for student cyclists

06 August, 20202020

Edinburgh has been named as the best University in the UK for student cyclists.

Cell batteries offer clues to MS

05 August, 20202020

Scientists have discovered a way that the body can protect itself from damage linked to multiple…

Festival show projects thrilling body of work

04 August, 20202020

Mesmerising artworks that invite audiences to re-evaluate the boundless creative possibilities…

Research drive seeks to shape a better society

04 August, 20202020

A new UK-wide initiative has been launched to promote the role of dynamic research across the arts…

AI centre stage in new take on Festival Fringe

03 August, 20202020

Since the Edinburgh Festival Fringe began, its events listings have paraded an eclectic mix of…

Edinburgh 4th in UK for industrial engagement

03 August, 20202020

The University has risen five places in the annual UK survey of business and community engagement.

Dark matter riddle comes to light in galaxy study

31 July, 20202020

Astronomers are grappling with a puzzle that suggests dark matter is more evenly spread across the…

Data gets to root of crop yields problem

30 July, 20202020

The resilience and yields of food crops worldwide could be improved by a new technique that…