2020 news from the University of Edinburgh.
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Images reveal ambitious plans for BioQuarter
Plans to transform an area in Edinburgh, the hub for much of the University’s world-leading medical…

Edinburgh awarded Employer Champion status
The University has been designated as an Employer Champion by the Science Council for its support…

Young people to help make Edinburgh a Smart City
School pupils in Edinburgh are being challenged to creatively use new technologies to tackle local…

Sustainable solar lamp wins global design award
A solar-powered light that Edinburgh researchers created from recycled plastics and ethically-…

Steroids could do more harm than good for coronavirus
Steroids should be avoided in the treatment of the current novel coronavirus, experts have advised.

Older people switch off from machine learning
Older people pick up new skills better when they believe they are learning from another person,…

Arctic on red alert as lands grow greener
New research techniques are being adopted by scientists tackling the most visible impact of climate…

Inaugural Higgs Chair appointed
A world-leading researcher in theoretical physics and fundamental cosmology has been appointed as…

Community grant scheme hits £200k milestone
A clinic for homeless people's pets, a data literacy club and a choir for refugees are among…

European ties vital as UK exits EU
The Principal has underlined the University’s commitment to retaining a strong international…

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