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Checking womb condition could curb cancer risk

28 February, 20242024

Improved patient care is needed to reduce cancer risk among women with a condition that causes…

Ice melt barriers disappearing by the double

22 February, 20242024

Undersea anchors of ice that help prevent Antarctica’s land ice from slipping into the ocean are…

Tha Seachdain Gàidhlig Dhùn Èideann a’ comharrachadh an deicheamh bliadhna

21 February, 20242024

Bidh am prògram a bhios a’ ruith airson seachdain a’ taisbeanadh cànan is cultar na Gàidhlig ann am…

Edinburgh’s Gaelic week celebrates tenth year

21 February, 20242024

The week-long programme of events will showcase Gaelic language and culture across the Scottish…

Engaging science on show at citywide festival

19 February, 20242024

From live research projects to hands-on sessions about transplant surgery, University experts will…

Safe to develop ‘wonder’ material, trial shows

16 February, 20242024

A revolutionary nanomaterial with huge potential to tackle multiple global challenges could be…

Universities join forces on greener financial products

16 February, 20242024

Edinburgh has joined 60 other higher education institutions and trusts to issue a Request for…

Historical musical innovator awarded science prize

14 February, 20242024

A researcher who uses gaming technology to recreate historical music performances has won the…

Trust in NHS advice key to Covid vaccine uptake

12 February, 20242024

People’s trust in the NHS was linked to increased uptake of the Covid-19 vaccine during the…

Game changing gene therapies focus of £14m research hub

09 February, 20242024

The University is set to establish a new research and innovation hub focused on developing gene…