2023 news

2023 news from the University of Edinburgh.

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An update on the marking and assessment boycott

24 July, 20232023

University of Edinburgh updated statement on the marking and assessment boycott:

£46.3m funding boost to shine light on dark genome

24 July, 20232023

Research into how people’s genetic code can influence health and disease – including the vast…

Promising new drug to manage high blood pressure

19 July, 20232023

A new drug could help lower persistent high blood pressure for up to six months following a single…

Women key to crop success in low-income countries

11 July, 20232023

Empowering women farmers in low and middle-income countries can lead to greater crop diversity –…

Life-sized Lego Suffragette goes on display

07 July, 20232023

The University of Edinburgh is exhibiting a 32,000 Lego brick statue to help tell the story of…

History expert thrives in the art of gaming

06 July, 20232023

An Edinburgh art historian has helped build an immersive, digital recreation of ninth century…

The Princess Royal opens new science and engineering building

06 July, 20232023

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially opened the new Nucleus building at King’s…

Satellite explores mysteries of the dark Universe

03 July, 20232023

A European mission to explore how dark energy and dark matter shaped the evolution of our Universe…

Drugs Research Network hosted at Edinburgh

30 June, 20232023

A new network to boost research into the impact of drug use on people and communities in Scotland…

Acclaimed author is latest Writer in Residence

29 June, 20232023

Award-winning poet and author Michael Pedersen has been appointed as the newest Writer in Residence…