2022 news

2022 news from the University of Edinburgh.

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Students shine light on city’s colonial past

06 September, 20222022

Links between historical sites and figures have been captured in a review of the city’s colonial…

Experts assess digital impact on Muslim lives

06 September, 20222022

How digital technology is shaping European Muslims’ views on a range of faith-related issues will…

Student admissions change to increase diversity

02 September, 20222022

The University has expanded its admissions policy to encourage more applications from state school…

North Korean students offered study opportunities in Edinburgh

01 September, 20222022

Displaced North Koreans across the world are being encouraged to apply for funding to study at the…

Ancient mammals lived fast and died young

31 August, 20222022

Some prehistoric mammals were born ready-to-go and grew up twice as fast as today’s mammals, giving…

Music in childhood boosts brains in later life

29 August, 20222022

Taking up a musical instrument in childhood and adolescence is associated with improved thinking…

Research hub for student mental health launched

29 August, 20222022

A new network to boost research into student mental health and wellbeing in Scotland has been…

Treatment for fatal lung disease in babies closer

29 August, 20222022

The fight against a devastating lung condition in newborn babies could be helped by the discovery…

Public call for tougher tobacco sale rules

24 August, 20222022

People in Britain strongly support restricting the sale of tobacco near schools and raising the…

Therapy trial offers breast cancer patients hope

23 August, 20222022

Women with an early form of breast cancer are more likely to stay free of the disease after an…