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Bowel cancer cells mimic skin to spread disease

11 June, 20252025 animal research Future of Health and Care Research

Cancer cells can mimic skin or muscle cells in aggressive bowel cancer to enable them to spread…

Female scientist placing multi well plate containing cells under microscope in laboratory

University set to host £750m national supercomputer

11 June, 20252025 Data, Digital and AI

The University of Edinburgh has been announced as the home of the UK's next national…

A large room and cabinets housing the supercomputing infrastructure at the University's Advanced Computing Facility.

Molecule find could pave way for new MND drugs

10 June, 20252025 Future of Health and Care Research animal research

Scientists have discovered a molecule that could aid the development of new treatments for motor…

Scientist pipetting medical samples into a microplate in a laboratory

AI talent receives boost as scholarships announced

09 June, 20252025 Data, Digital and AI

Edinburgh is among the top universities across the UK to be part of a pivotal scholarship scheme…

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Significant gaps in testing for genetic cancer risk, study finds

09 June, 20252025 Future of Health and Care Research

Patients with womb cancer are not being tested for a genetic condition that increases their chance…

Scientist pipetting sample into a vial for DNA testing

Experts call for global drive to boost child safety

04 June, 20252025 Data, Digital and AI Research

University experts have contributed evidence to a global call for a new approach to safeguard…

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Pet dogs could combat genetic eczema risk in children

03 June, 20252025 Future of Health and Care Research

Having a dog at home could help to prevent eczema in children who are genetically prone to the…

Mother sat in the floor holding newborn baby, with family dog watching nearby

Socioeconomic status linked with brain health

03 June, 20252025 Data, Digital and AI Future of Health and Care Research

A person’s level of social and economic status can shape their brain heath in later life, a study…

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Powerful storytelling at heart of Pride celebrations

02 June, 20252025

A range of events are taking place during June to mark Edinburgh Pride.

Images of the crowd at Pride Edinburgh 2019, taking place in Bristo Square

Graduate Show spotlights a new generation

30 May, 20252025

Edinburgh College of Art is transformed into the city’s biggest gallery space as it celebrates the…

An ECA graduate approaches a sculpture that they designed made of glass and steel.