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University at forefront of sustainable research initiative

24 April, 20242024

The University has become an early adopter of a national initiative to deliver environmental…

New method could cut waste from drug production

24 April, 20242024

Scientists have developed a sustainable new way of making complex molecules, which could greatly…

National centre to tackle rare lung diseases

22 April, 20242024

A £9.4 million collaborative research centre will accelerate improved tests, treatments and…

Free hire of rooms opens doors for community

15 April, 20242024

Local groups are being offered the free use of the University of Edinburgh’s spaces following a…

£20m boost for drive to improve child safety

11 April, 20242024

World-leading researchers have been given a major boost in the battle to safeguard vulnerable…

Teen study to track loneliness in the digital age

10 April, 20242024

The impact of online socialising on young people’s loneliness is the subject of a nationwide study.

Funding boost supports future cancer experts

10 April, 20242024

A major charity has pledged £7.3 million to help the next generation of doctors and scientists in…

Obituary: Pioneering scientist Professor Peter Higgs dies aged 94 

09 April, 20242024

The University mourns the loss of renowned physicist Professor Peter Higgs, who has died after a…

Statement on the death of Professor Peter Higgs

09 April, 20242024

It has been confirmed that Professor Peter Higgs has died at the age of 94. He passed away…

Spinout tech firm to focus on lung cancer

09 April, 20242024

Lung cancer could be spotted and treated more quickly thanks to a €12 million investment in cutting…