2020 news

2020 news from the University of Edinburgh.

News listing

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Experts urge legal deal for war zone children

09 September, 20202020

Millions of children living in a ‘truly dark age’ created by armed conflict urgently need better…

Scandi cool creates warm welcome for students

09 September, 20202020

A Scandinavian-style lodge serving hot drinks is one of several spaces being created for students…

Dazzling show spotlights fresh creative talent

08 September, 20202020

A playful interpretation of shop small talk, an exploration of digital art using rocks and neon…

Online summer schools a success for students

03 September, 20202020

More than 120 pupils have completed a summer school aimed at widening access to Higher Education.

Bold research bids earn €10.5m of EU backing

02 September, 20202020

Highly coveted awards, funded by the EU to help scholars pursue ‘daring’ research ideas, have been…

Historic hall and music museum set to re-open

31 August, 20202020

Scotland’s oldest purpose-built concert venue and music museum is once again opening its doors to…

Centre bridges gap between tech and morality

27 August, 20202020

How societies can innovate with technologies while having a firm ethical grounding is to be the…

Study reveals how animals adapt to seasons

27 August, 20202020

Scientists have discovered how a biological switch helps animals make the seasonal changes crucial…

Virtual events keep spirit of Festival alive

26 August, 20202020

Two compelling events are being presented by the University this autumn as part of its ongoing…

Fund for Covid-19 projects passes £1m mark

26 August, 20202020

A University fund launched to address urgent challenges created by the Covid-19 virus has raised…