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2021 news from the University of Edinburgh.

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St James Quarter supports rising fashion stars

27 May, 20212021

A dynamic new wave of fresh design talent is showcasing its creations at one of the fashion world’s…

Expert is first female Astronomer Royal for Scotland

27 May, 20212021

A renowned astrophysicist and investigator into one of science’s great unsolved mysteries has…

Covid insights upped hospital survival rates

26 May, 20212021

The likelihood of people surviving Covid-19 in UK hospitals improved as understanding of the…

Mental health focus for research data hub

26 May, 20212021

Mental health research is set to benefit from a data hub that will pull together some of the best…

Climate experts help lead £30M emission removal project

25 May, 20212021

Experts in carbon capture and climate law are to play a leading role in a £30 million project to…

Lasers offer hope to liver transplant process

18 May, 20212021

Handheld laser devices that help surgeons quickly spot liver damage could transform transplant…

Gallery show awakens post-Covid possibilities

14 May, 20212021

Arresting artworks inspired by the ‘wake-up call’ of Covid-19 are the focus of a University…

Ankle and foot evolution gave mammals a leg up

13 May, 20212021

The evolution of ankle and foot bones into different shapes and sizes helped mammals adapt and…

Early warning system to avert Covid-19 lockdowns

12 May, 20212021

Scientists are developing a coronavirus early warning system that could prevent future lockdowns by…

Earth observation tool ready for trial

11 May, 20212021

An online tool to help train the next generation of earth observation and climate change…