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Tool to help AI scour images for climate clues

13 December, 20242024

A new AI image tool could aid the development of algorithms to analyse wildlife images to help…

Art and AI explores love, loss and the future of the seas

12 December, 20242024

A deeply moving artwork exploring how artificial intelligence can preserve – and give new life to –…

Festive Holiday 2024/25

11 December, 20242024

The University will be closed across the 2024 festive period from 5pm on Monday 23 December 2024…

AI-powered blood test spots earliest breast cancer signs

11 December, 20242024

A new screening method that combines laser analysis with a type of AI is the first of its kind to…

New centre to accelerate gene therapies for heart disease

11 December, 20242024

A new £50m centre is set to develop the first therapies to stimulate heart repair and regeneration…

Edinburgh ranks among world’s top universities for sustainability

10 December, 20242024

The University has been recognised as one of the top higher education institutions in the world for…

University embarks on rewilding journey with community charity

09 December, 20242024

A pioneering partnership has been forged between a university and a community landowner to restore…

European oyster reefs have collapsed, study says

06 December, 20242024

Europe’s native oyster habitats have been classified as ‘collapsed’ with restoration initiatives…

Community and collaboration at forefront of Gaelic Plan

05 December, 20242024

Opportunities for the use of Gaelic among students, staff and the wider public is the focus of the…

Future-focused former hospital scoops global award for beauty

03 December, 20242024

An iconic building in heart of Scotland’s capital city has been named one of the most beautiful…