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UK universities seed new green investment fund

16 October, 20252025 Climate and Environmental Crisis

A coalition of UK higher education institutions and trusts have selected an asset manager for a…

Edinburgh first UK uni to scoop nutrition award

16 October, 20252025

University catering earns top marks on World Food Day as Edinburgh becomes the first higher…

Tropical rainforest shifts from carbon sink to source

15 October, 20252025 Climate and Environmental Crisis Research

Tropical rainforests in Australia are the first in the world to contribute more carbon to the…

€10m project to accelerate AI use in UK

10 October, 20252025 Data, Digital and AI

A new multi-million-pound European project is set to boost adoption of AI among businesses and…

Community access scheme for locals extended

08 October, 20252025

A pioneering scheme that has given community groups 300 days of free access to University buildings…

Report shows scale of child abuse and sexual exploitation

07 October, 20252025 Data, Digital and AI Future of Health and Care Research

A new report has revealed fresh insights into the scale of sexual exploitation and abuse of…

Autumn Festivals aglow with inspiring events

07 October, 20252025 Data, Digital and AI Research

A vibrant line-up of festivals is set to energise curious minds at the University this autumn.

Height loss could predict pregnancy bone condition

06 October, 20252025 Future of Health and Care Research

Measuring height at the beginning and end of a person’s pregnancy could help to diagnose a rare,…

Peatland monitoring in Scotland secures major grant boost

03 October, 20252025

A leading nature agency is backing a university project to support peatland recovery efforts in…

Sir Chris Hoy Scholarship set to unlock sporting success

25 September, 20252025

A dedicated student fund, launched by six-time Olympic Champion cyclist Sir Chris Hoy, is set to…