2022 news

2022 news from the University of Edinburgh.

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Dinosaurs were on the up before asteroid downfall

07 December, 20222022

Dinosaurs dominated the world right up until a deadly asteroid hit the earth, leading to their mass…

Edinburgh Professors to lead AHRC Programme on AI

05 December, 20222022

Two Edinburgh researchers will lead a project to ensure artificial intelligence (AI) and data are…

Annual Carol Service

05 December, 20222022

The University's Carol Service will take place at McEwan Hall on Sunday 11 December.

Social media aids quest for beauty perfection

02 December, 20222022

Influencers on social media have contributed to an uptake of people using cosmetic procedures to…

AI tools could boost social media users' privacy

30 November, 20222022

Smart AI tools could protect social media users’ privacy by tricking algorithms designed to predict…

A tribute to Doddie Weir

28 November, 20222022

The University is saddened to hear of the death of Scottish Rugby legend and MND ambassador George…

Travel emissions drop aided lockdown methane surge

24 November, 20222022

Sharp falls in transport emissions during Covid-19 lockdowns partly explain why a key greenhouse…

Elite sport linked with osteoarthritis risk

23 November, 20222022

Competing at elite level in sport is linked with an increased risk of developing osteoarthritis and…

Edinburgh success in vital European research awards

22 November, 20222022

Seven early career Edinburgh academics have secured highly competitive and prestigious European…

Experts urge action on medical test kit waste

21 November, 20222022

Spiralling use of throwaway medical testing kits is having a major environmental impact that must…