2022 news

2022 news from the University of Edinburgh.

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Long Covid symptoms persist for up to 18 months

14 October, 20222022

One in 20 people are still feeling the effects of Covid-19 between six and 18 months after…

Genetic analysis key to understanding Legionella risk

12 October, 20222022

Routine sampling of water supplies and genomic sequencing – determination of the entire genetic…

Vast ice sheet facing climate fight on two fronts

12 October, 20222022

The Greenland ice sheet may be more vulnerable to climate change than previously thought, new…

Green spaces in cities linked to crime risk, a study shows

11 October, 20222022

Maintaining green parks and gardens in cities has the potential to lower the risk of crime,…

Enzyme therapy shows promise for childhood dementia

10 October, 20222022

Studies into a rare nervous system disorder that causes dementia and early death in children have…

Festival shines a light on books and belief

06 October, 20222022

Acclaimed authors, writers and speakers will explore belief from a range of perspectives at a…

Stories shared to mark Black History Month 2022

04 October, 20222022

A series of events to mark Black History Month will take place across the University throughout…

Living in deprived areas increases frailty in old age

30 September, 20222022

People who spend part of their life living in socially deprived neighbourhoods are more likely to…

Slowing city traffic cut road deaths by a quarter

30 September, 20222022

Restricting a city’s speed limits to 20mph reduced road deaths by almost a quarter and serious…

University welcomes Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya

29 September, 20222022

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, leader of the Belarusian democratic movement, was welcomed to the…