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Chancellor marks Edinburgh’s impact on oceans

02 April, 20262026

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, has visited Edinburgh to meet exceptional leaders from…

Politicians quizzed by pupils at Uni hustings

02 April, 20262026

Councillors and representatives from parties standing in the upcoming Scottish Parliament elections…

Hospital delirium linked to later dementia risk

27 March, 20262026 Future of Health and Care Research

Older adults who develop delirium during a hospital admission face a substantially higher risk of…

City's scientific bonds strengthen in partnership

26 March, 20262026

Edinburgh’s world-leading science has proven to be a winning formula as key players have joined…

Childhood ADHD medication may reduce psychosis risk

26 March, 20262026 Future of Health and Care Research

Commonly prescribed medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) could lower the…

Deepfake detection methods vulnerable to attack

25 March, 20262026 Data, Digital and AI Research

Deepfake images can be easily manipulated to remove ‘AI fingerprints’ making it difficult to…

Strategy signals major shift on climate action, with nature restored

24 March, 20262026 Climate and Environmental Crisis

The University has unveiled what is thought to be the most ambitious environmental strategy in UK…

Three centuries of medicine captured in Edinburgh photo exhibition

19 March, 20262026 Future of Health and Care

An exhibition spotlighting remarkable people who have shaped the Scottish capital’s rich medical…

Indie talent shines on book prize shortlist

18 March, 20262026

A record year for submissions sees independent publishers take their place alongside established…

Supercomputer delivers £8 for every £1 spent

18 March, 20262026 Data, Digital and AI Research

The UK’s national supercomputer has delivered an eightfold return on investment to the economy, a…