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AI-powered blood test spots earliest breast cancer signs

11 December, 20242024 Data, Digital and AI Future of Health and Care Research

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 animal research

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…

University’s innovation power revealed in new report

29 November, 20242024

The University’s commercialisation service has announced record research translation figures for…

Innovative genetic platform to tackle aggressive cancers

27 November, 20242024

A University spinout aims to transform the treatment of multiple aggressive cancers using a novel…

Opportunities for African youth focus of international summit

26 November, 20242024

Leaders from world-leading universities gathered to discuss opportunities for young people in…