2021 news from the University of Edinburgh.
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Black children overlooked in tissue disorder tests
An immune disease that can damage vital organs – and is supposedly rare in young people – is more…
Kids with poorly controlled asthma at higher covid risk
Children with poorly controlled asthma are three to six times more likely to be hospitalised with…
Winter graduations honour contributions
The University’s winter 2021 graduation ceremonies will take place in McEwan Hall from 27 November…
Winter literary festival aglow with tales of belief
Illuminating stories of belief and spirituality are to be celebrated at Scotland’s first religious…
Scholar helps solve mystery of rare lost text
Specialists in French medieval literature have discovered two rare manuscript fragments that were…
Christmas tree lights up Old College quad
After last year’s virtual event, the University is delighted to invite students and staff to watch…
Institute to uncover scale of child sexual abuse
Human Dignity Foundation, a private funder focused on children’s rights, is establishing an…
‘Surgery selfies’ could spot infections early
Smartphone pictures of post-surgical wounds taken by patients and then assessed by clinicians can…
£9.5m project gives pupils a sense of data power
A world-leading initiative that brings the latest smart technology into classrooms has been…
Baby loss doubles risk of anxiety and depression
Women who have experienced the loss of a child through miscarriage or early in the child’s life are…
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