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Leading lights celebrated in King’s Birthday Honours

15 June, 20262026 Research

Change-makers from the University community have been celebrated in the King’s Birthday Honours.

image of four academics - L - R ProfessorProfessor Andrew Morris Professor, Paul Nisbet, Dr Ann Matheson, Professor Bruce Whitelaw

Study reveals two-decade delay in hypermobility diagnoses

15 June, 20262026 Future of Health and Care Research

People living with hypermobile disorders in the UK face diagnostic delays of up to two decades,…

A woman in pain lying on bed and holding her stomach.

Gaming trend shares insights into Viking ruler

12 June, 20262026 Data, Digital and AI Research

The Mediterranean adventures of an 11th-century Norwegian king known for his invasion of England…

Black and white image of Harold Hadrada

Home blood pressure tests may prevent heart attacks

11 June, 20262026 Data, Digital and AI Future of Health and Care Research

Allowing patients to measure and record their blood pressure at home has been linked to a drop in…

White middle-aged woman wearing short sleeved green jumper measuring her blood pressure at home

Dining out contributes a fifth of Scots' daily calories

09 June, 20262026 Future of Health and Care Research

Convenient foods are shaping Scotland’s food environment and dominating out of home eating,…

Close-up of multiple rustic sandwiches displayed on a bakery counter, featuring crusty bread filled with a mix of cured meats and salad

Citizens’ assembly key to giving public a voice on AI

05 June, 20262026 Data, Digital and AI

A new report published by the University of Edinburgh has recommendations for the Scottish and UK…

A woman wearing glasses sitting at a table holds up two flash cards to three other people at table outlining details of a discussion that they have just had about AI infrastructure.

Teviot joins Pride Edinburgh celebrations

04 June, 20262026

The University’s recently renovated Teviot Row House will once again play a central role in the…

Crowds at Edinburgh Pride Festival Village on Bristo Square with Teviot Row House in the background. Image taken during Pride Edinburgh 2019.

Women’s health at heart of new Edinburgh pop-up festival

01 June, 20262026

Doctors, clinical experts and campaigners are bringing candid and honest conversations on women’s…

A woman wearing a cap stood in front of a banner displaying the "Everywoman" logo in pink and green.

Tales of identity and uprising win book awards

28 May, 20262026

The winners of this year’s prestigious James Tait Black Prizes have been announced.

Image features the book covers for the winning fiction and biography titles for this year.

Next generation of artists unveil creativity

28 May, 20262026

Confronting photographs, exquisite hand-drawn prints, and architectural models evoking Edinburgh’s…

Image of ECA graduating student Tiana Sung with a figure