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2024 news from the University of Edinburgh.

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Carol Service brings festive season to life

25 November, 20242024

The University's annual Carol Service will take place at McEwan Hall on Sunday 8 December.

University of Edinburgh choir singing

Honorary graduates recognised at winter ceremonies

22 November, 20242024

Twelve honorary degrees and awards conferred during graduations at McEwan Hall.

Two students in graduation gowns with their backs to the camera.

Partnership set to boost offshore wind tech

21 November, 20242024

Leading scientists and industry experts have joined forces to develop existing and emerging…

Wind farm

Tantrums in children could be linked to ADHD

21 November, 20242024

Preschool children who struggle to control their emotions and behaviour have more symptoms of…

Young children at nursery

Robots could adapt to high seas to cut green energy costs

20 November, 20242024

Underwater robots that can predict waves in real-time could reduce the cost of producing offshore…

Three wind turbines from an offshore windfarm in the North Sea

Cell ageing can snowball into multi-organ failure

14 November, 20242024 animal research

The ageing and failure of cells that occurs when one part of the body is damaged can spread to…

Close up of machines monitoring heart rate with man in bed in intensive care in background out of focus

Higher Education minister visits University for Living Wage Week

13 November, 20242024

Graeme Dey MSP, Minister for Higher and Further Education, visited the Scholar Hotel at University…

Shrinking portions drive fall in meat consumption

05 November, 20242024

Reduced portion sizes are the main driver of the decline in meat consumption in the UK, outpacing…

Swift intervention aids elderly heart patients

29 October, 20242024

Early surgery for a common heart condition in the elderly can drastically improve their quality of…

Biotech buyout paves way for new inflammation treatment

29 October, 20242024

A University spinout developing therapies to combat inflammatory diseases has been acquired by a…