2023 news

2023 news from the University of Edinburgh.

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AI algorithms find drugs that could combat ageing

14 June, 20232023

Three drugs that could help stave off the effects of ageing have been discovered using artificial…

Core genes for type 1 diabetes revealed

14 June, 20232023

Scientists have identified nine genes that play a key role in increasing the risk of developing…

Archive voices offer a renewed sense of Scotland’s past

08 June, 20232023

Haunting sound and video installations inspired by archive recordings spanning 70 years are…

Report highlights Scotland’s climate tech strengths

08 June, 20232023

Scotland’s climate tech sector generates more than £15 billion each year and employs around 30,000…

New banking innovation centre launched with NatWest

07 June, 20232023

The University has announced a new partnership with the NatWest Group to improve how data is used…

Women invited to trial twice-a-year contraceptive jab

06 June, 20232023

Trials to test the effectiveness of a six-monthly contraceptive injection for women are to start in…

Trio of extraordinary athletes enter University’s Sports Hall of Fame

02 June, 20232023

Three sporting icons from the worlds of diving, judo and rifle shooting have been inducted into the…

Study shines light on cause of chronic kidney disease

02 June, 20232023

Fresh insights into a protein that causes damage in kidneys and hearts could open up new treatment…

Pride month 2023

01 June, 20232023

Events are taking place throughout June to mark Edinburgh Pride.

Social factors affect premature babies’ brains

31 May, 20232023

Premature babies from disadvantaged backgrounds are more likely to experience problems with early…