2021 news

2021 news from the University of Edinburgh.

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Visionary climate scheme launches on eve of COP26

01 November, 20212021

The University has launched an ambitious global scheme that aims to contribute to managing and…

University at the heart of key climate summit

29 October, 20212021

An expert-led discussion about green jobs, the launch of a new pledge to protect the oceans and…

Age and health factors in breakthrough deaths

29 October, 20212021

New findings have identified the characteristics most associated with people who have died from…

Patchwork banners add colour to skyline for COP26

29 October, 20212021

Two vibrant patchwork banners have been created by faith communities in Scotland to send a message…

Digital care hub for Sighthill students

29 October, 20212021

A new digital care hub, launched in partnership with Edinburgh College, aims to provide greater…

Research festival spotlights pressing issues

28 October, 20212021

The secrets to long lasting relationships, discussions around diet choices, and the environmental…

Severe heatwaves on the rise

28 October, 20212021

Extreme heatwaves that may have happened once every decade are in danger of becoming an annual…

Blue plaque honours pioneering woman scientist

22 October, 20212021

A blue plaque has been unveiled in honour of the pioneering medical scientist Mary Pickford (1902-…

Vaccines give protection against death from Delta

21 October, 20212021

Vaccination is over 90 per cent effective at preventing deaths from the Delta variant of Covid-19,…

University commits to sequester over one million tonnes of unavoidable CO2 emissions

21 October, 20212021

Edinburgh has announced a multi-million-pound, long-term commitment to capture and store its…