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Autumn Festivals unveil a season of inviting events

15 October, 20262026 Research

A vibrant line-up of festivals is set to share fresh perspectives and thought-provoking ideas at…

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Privacy concerns amid growing VPN interest

15 October, 20262026 Data, Digital and AI Research

People’s online behaviour has changed in response to legislation to prevent children from viewing…

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Software advance could aid quantum progress

14 October, 20262026 Data, Digital and AI Research

A major software advance could aid the creation of bigger, more reliable quantum computers, a study…

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Public figures equip students with skills to help bridge polarisation

13 October, 20262026

Former First Minister of Scotland, the Rt. Hon. Humza Yousaf, is the first leader to take part in a…

Head and shoulders photograph of Humza Housaf, stood in front of the Old Medical School, Edinburgh

Stark differences in RSV vaccine uptake

08 October, 20262026 Future of Health and Care Research

Vaccination against a common respiratory virus during pregnancy lowers the risk of severe disease…

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UK first testicular tissue transplant offers fertility hope

08 October, 20262026 Future of Health and Care Research

Doctors in Edinburgh have performed a pioneering procedure to transplant a young man's…

Male scientist examining frozen medicines in freezer. Researcher is working at laboratory. He is wearing protective mask.

Higher education progression more than twice national average at Scottish learning centres

07 October, 20262026

School leavers supported by three community learning centres progressed to higher education at more…

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Principal pledges dedication to role, as 2028 departure announced

05 October, 20262026

Professor Sir Peter Mathieson has announced that he decided earlier this year that he will not seek…

Sir Peter Mathieson - UoE Principal

UK trial to explore diet and bipolar depression

01 October, 20262026 Future of Health and Care Research

A clinical trial is set to test whether diet could help reduce depressive symptoms in people with…

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Obesity drug heart benefits not just due to weight loss

24 September, 20262026 Future of Health and Care Research

The reduced risk of heart disease seen in people who are overweight or have obesity taking the…

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