2020 news

2020 news from the University of Edinburgh.

News listing

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Expert hub makes matters of race its focus

08 June, 20202020

Specialists from a range of academic disciplines have launched a cross-University hub for research…

George Floyd Case: University Statement

04 June, 20202020

As a University community we are outraged by the brutal killing of George Floyd. Our thoughts are…

Spin-out project rebuilding people's lost voices

03 June, 20202020

People who have lost, or are at risk of losing, their voice due to a medical condition are set to…

New centre boosts Scottish biomedical sector

29 May, 20202020

A new research centre to develop and manufacture medical devices in Scotland has been launched.

Community’s pandemic response receives University support

14 May, 20202020

Projects supporting those most severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic in Edinburgh and the…

Experts urge fresh thinking on tree protection

13 May, 20202020

Efforts to protect Earth’s most vulnerable natural habitats should focus on temperate and tropical…

Artists view space data through creative lens

13 May, 20202020

Five artists are embarking on a creative mission with a difference … helping people to view…

Shanghai partnership to build One Health links

07 May, 20202020

The University has reinforced its commitment to building partnerships with the world’s leading…

Inventor of Hepatitis C cure receives prestigious prize

01 May, 20202020

A medicinal chemist who found a cure for the viral disease hepatitis C has received a prestigious…

Scientist wins leading brain research prize

29 April, 20202020

The world’s biggest neuroscience prize has been awarded to an Edinburgh scientist for his work to…