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2022 news from the University of Edinburgh.

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Experts unearth hidden Van Gogh self-portrait

02 August, 20222022

A previously unknown Vincent van Gogh painting has been discovered as the result of research by an…

Campus comes alive as festival audiences return

01 August, 20222022

Edinburgh’s campus will be buzzing with festival crowds once more this August as the city passes a…

Edinburgh astronomers find most distant galaxy

29 July, 20222022

Early data from a new space telescope has enabled Edinburgh astronomers to locate the most distant…

Birmingham belief for Edinburgh athletes

27 July, 20222022

A record number of University participants will take part in this year’s Commonwealth Games.

Natural foods appeal to children, study finds

22 July, 20222022

Children are more likely to prefer foods they believe to be natural to man-made options, rating…

WHO Director-General receives honorary degree

13 July, 20222022

Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), has received an…

Blood test could predict future risk of leukaemia

12 July, 20222022

A blood test could predict risk of developing leukaemia in the elderly population years in advance…

Festival of words and wonder fills College of Art

12 July, 20222022

University students, staff and alumni are joining a line-up of inspirational events at the…

Post-pandemic diet shifts could avert millions of deaths

06 July, 20222022

Covid-19 recovery plans should focus on healthier diets as much as economic growth to prevent huge…

Supporting young people at heart of new scheme

06 July, 20222022

The University has joined an initiative that aims to create learning and job opportunities for…