2020 news

2020 news from the University of Edinburgh.

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Abdominal fat cells could aid sepsis fight

23 April, 20202020

Key cells found in abdominal fat tissue could aid the fight against life-threatening infections…

Early learning innovator awarded science prize

22 April, 20202020

An educationalist with a passion for early years learning has received the University’s annual…

Prehistoric crocs imitated whales to rule oceans

22 April, 20202020

A group of deadly crocodiles from the Jurassic period came to rule the ancient seas by mimicking…

Edinburgh joins drive for action on climate change

08 April, 20202020

Researchers from the University of Edinburgh are to join 40 of the world’s leading climate research…

Data-Driven Innovation grants to fight Covid-19

03 April, 20202020

Projects to help Edinburgh and the surrounding region recover from Covid-19 are to be supported by…

Experts appointed to Covid-19 advisory group

02 April, 20202020

Four Edinburgh researchers have joined a group providing expert advice to the Scottish Government…

Respiratory disease expert wins alumni award

02 April, 20202020

Zhong Nanshan, an epidemiologist renowned for discovering the SARS coronavirus, has won the first…

University fast-tracks innovation to battle Covid-19

31 March, 20202020

Edinburgh researchers are joining forces with commercial companies to quickly develop new…

New graduates join NHS fight against Covid-19

27 March, 20202020

Edinburgh’s final-year medical students are to support the frontline fight against Covid-19 by…

Scientists to map Covid-19 spread

27 March, 20202020

Scientists from the University of Edinburgh and NHS Lothian have joined a UK consortium analysing…