2023 news

2023 news from the University of Edinburgh.

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Quantum and AI centre launched with Cisco

06 March, 20232023

The University has established a new software centre of excellence with technology giant Cisco.

University commits fund for African partnerships

03 March, 20232023

A multi-year commitment to explore innovative educational opportunities for African students and…

Public lecture examines Putin’s war in Ukraine

03 March, 20232023

This year’s Erickson Lecture will explore the issues Russian authoritarianism is facing a year on…

Hands-on science returns at city festival

02 March, 20232023

Interactive sessions on the science behind happy couples, ground-breaking experiments and the…

Breast milk boosts premature babies' brain development

28 February, 20232023

The more breast milk premature babies are fed while in neonatal intensive care, the greater the…

Exercise helps mental health in pre-teen years

27 February, 20232023

Regular physical activity can improve adolescents’ mental health and help with behavioural…

Lockdowns linked with drop in preterm births

27 February, 20232023

The number of preterm births around the world dropped three to four per cent in the first four…

Flexible e-skin to spur rise of soft machines that feel

23 February, 20232023

A team of scientists has developed electronic skin that could pave the way for soft, flexible…

First Minister visits Easter Bush campus

20 February, 20232023

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has visited two female-founded companies at the Roslin Innovation…

Gàidhlig air thoiseach airson sreath thachartasan

16 February, 20232023

Bidh prògram fad seachdain a bhios a’ dèanamh fèill air cultar na Gàidhlig a’ gabhail àite ann an…