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Edinburgh experts head to COP30

07 November, 20252025 Climate and Environmental Crisis

Academics and students across the University are taking part in the latest United Nations climate…

Radiotherapy after mastectomy can be avoided

05 November, 20252025 Future of Health and Care Research

Radiotherapy can be safely omitted as a treatment for many breast cancer patients who have had a…

Common antibiotic may reduce schizophrenia risk

05 November, 20252025 Future of Health and Care Research

A commonly prescribed antibiotic could help reduce the risk of some young people developing…

Study shows long-term effectiveness of HPV vaccine

04 November, 20252025 Future of Health and Care Research

The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine provides strong and sustained protection for more than a…

Trail-blazing tech set to spark next generation of start-ups

30 October, 20252025

A pioneering use of AI that could prevent falls among older people is among a number of bright…

Service marks Remembrance Sunday

30 October, 20252025

Edinburgh’s universities will host a joint memorial service for Remembrance Day.

Oxygen loss raises disease risk by altering genes

28 October, 20252025 Future of Health and Care Research

Low oxygen levels in the blood can alter the genetic makeup of key immune cells, weakening the body…

Fighting for children's rights in new exhibition

27 October, 20252025

Protest placards made by children, political artwork and a giant hopscotch are among the highlights…

Project brings light to winter blues sufferers

23 October, 20252025 Future of Health and Care Research

A programme to help people struggling with a low mood during the winter months is heading to one of…

Gene-edited pigs resistant to deadly viral disease

22 October, 20252025 animal research Future of Health and Care Research

Researchers have created pigs that are resistant to classical swine fever (CSF), a highly…