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Lack of diversity threatens red squirrels’ future

13 February, 20252025 Climate and Environmental Crisis Research animal research

Scotland’s red squirrels have among the lowest genetic diversity of any species, leaving them…

Scheme supporting displaced students set to double its reach

11 February, 20252025

A flagship programme providing displaced students and academics access to education has marked its…

Marine energy could deliver £8bn and 15,000 jobs, report finds

10 February, 20252025 Climate and Environmental Crisis

The marine energy sector could bring in more than £8 billion to Scotland’s economy and support 15,…

Whale song has structure similar to human language

07 February, 20252025 Future of Health and Care Research animal research

The sounds produced by humpback whales share similarities with the structure of human language, a…

Support for women’s football is booming, a report shows

05 February, 20252025 Data, Digital and AI Research

Women’s football in Scotland is booming with attendance at matches increasing and enthusiasm…

Engineers awarded £2m to aid offshore renewables research

31 January, 20252025 Climate and Environmental Crisis

Edinburgh engineers have been awarded £2 million to support cutting-edge research into innovative…

Exhibition puts spotlight on diseases affecting 1.5 billion people

29 January, 2025Future of Health and Care 2025

Edinburgh global health experts are seeking to catalyse action to combat preventable diseases that…

University backs plans for local economic growth

28 January, 20252025

Higher and further education institutions across Edinburgh and South East Scotland have signed a…

Community at the heart of Gaelic events

27 January, 20252025

Gaelic language, community and culture is set to take centre stage at the annual John McLeod…

Alarming diet trends among Scottish children

27 January, 20252025 Future of Health and Care Research

Poor diets remain a significant challenge for children in Scotland, who consume too much sugar and…