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New clues to long-standing cancer mystery

27 July, 20262026 Future of Health and Care Research

Inherited genetic differences play a crucial role in determining how cancers develop and evolve…

A female scientist looking through a microscope in a laboratory

Edinburgh athletes on the podium at Commonwealth Games

24 July, 20262026

Athletes are lighting up Glasgow 2026, highlighting Edinburgh's position as Scotland's…

Commonwealth Games medallists, Paraswimmers Stephen Clegg MBE and Faye Rogers pictured in the University performance gym holding a Scottish flag

Test points to precision treatment for autoimmune condition

20 July, 20262026 Future of Health and Care Research

An ultrasensitive blood test could detect a common, yet often overlooked, autoimmune condition over…

Female scientist pipetting liquid in the lab

Elusive planet found after years of hide-and-seek

16 July, 20262026 Research

Astronomers have discovered a third exoplanet orbiting a young star known as Beta Pictoris –…

VLT image of Beta Pictoris d exoplanet. Credit ESOB. Sutlieff, M. Bonse et al.

Scottish Traveller study uncovers unique genetics

15 July, 20262026 Future of Health and Care Research

The first major genetic study of Scottish Travellers has revealed that the community is genetically…

George McPhee and family with sticks for a bow tent, c 1910

Preterm birth impacts early educational achievements

14 July, 20262026 Future of Health and Care Research

Children born prematurely are more likely to underachieve in the first years of school than those…

Young schoolgirl writing at classroom desk in primary school lesson. Photo taken from back.

Swimmer Archie Goodburn goes from graduation to the Games

14 July, 20262026

University swimmer Archie Goodburn celebrates two major milestones, graduating before preparing to…

Archie Goodburn photographed outside McEwan Hall with his degree certificate

Novel tech could aid targeted lung cancer treatment

13 July, 20262026 Data, Digital and AI Future of Health and Care Research

Scientists have developed a new method for accurately predicting gene changes that cause lung…

Female scientist wearing white lab coat looking down a microscope

Anti-poverty champion honoured with Alumni Award

10 July, 20262026

A charity and youth leader known for her work tackling poverty and inequality has been honoured by…

Being Edinburgh award winner Sabrina Tickle (L) standing with Chris Cox, Vice-Principal Philanthropy and Advancement (R) during a 2026 summer graduation ceremony at the University of Edinburgh

Pioneering spacewalking astronaut awarded honorary degree

09 July, 20262026

NASA veteran Dr Kathy Sullivan is joining a diverse group of accomplished individuals who are…

Dr Kathy Sullivan standing on the Challenger Deep capsule