2022 news

2022 news from the University of Edinburgh.

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Pitch perfect tales win James Tait Black Prizes

22 August, 20222022

A journey into Indian classical music by an author, performer and vocalist and an interweaving…

Free English tuition scheme for refugees

19 August, 20222022

Refugees living in Edinburgh have spoken warmly of a scheme that has offered free English classes…

Taste for speciality foods is in our genes, study shows

16 August, 20222022

The reasons why people love certain foods and turn their noses up at others, has to do with more…

Graduate show aglow with students creative spark

16 August, 20222022

A new stream of design and artistic talent are revealing their fresh creations at the celebrated…

Drug shows promise for motor neuron disease

10 August, 20222022

A drug typically used to treat enlarged prostates and high blood pressure has shown promise as a…

Edinburgh athletes shine in Birmingham

10 August, 20222022

University students, alumni and associated athletes have achieved a host of personal best results,…

Experts take long view to aid Olympians’ health

08 August, 20222022

Health experts from Edinburgh have launched a global research initiative to better understand how…

Students from Europe gather for pioneering summer school

05 August, 20222022

More than 50 students from countries across Europe have visited the University to take part in a…

Funding boost for Holyrood community parkrun

02 August, 20222022

This summer, the University has funded a new city centre community parkrun at Holyrood Park in…

Corner shop tobacco sales halved in three years

02 August, 20222022

Sales of cigarettes and other tobacco products from UK convenience stores fell by almost half in…