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Study pinpoints depression genes across ethnicities

14 January, 20252025

New genetic risk factors for depression have been identified across all major global populations…

Uni’s sport and wellbeing impact delivers £22.6m economic benefits

13 January, 20252025

An independent report into the University of Edinburgh’s sport & wellbeing activities has shown…

Boost treatment by a fifth to cut NHS Scotland backlog

10 January, 20252025

NHS Scotland must treat at least 20 per cent more non-emergency hospital cases over the next three…

Discovery reveals how ancient reptiles ruled the skies

07 January, 20252025

An evolutionary puzzle relating to how pterosaurs took flight and dominated the air, some 225…

Tribute to alumnus and Nobel winner Sir Fraser Stoddart

06 January, 20252025

Edinburgh alumnus and Nobel Prize-winning chemist Professor Sir Fraser Stoddart has died at the age…

Academics celebrated in New Year Honours

03 January, 20252025

Two members of the University community have been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours List…

News review of 2024

19 December, 20242024

It has been another extraordinary year at the University of Edinburgh, lit up by groundbreaking…

Experts urge fairness for all in low-carbon switch

19 December, 20242024 Climate and Environmental Crisis Research

Researchers at Edinburgh have been aiding efforts to ensure Scotland’s switch to a low-carbon…

Rugby gives most players a mental boost, study shows

19 December, 20242024 Future of Health and Care Research

Nine out of ten rugby players say taking part in the sport boosts their mental health and wellbeing…

Genes linked to deadly parasites’ spread beyond Africa identified

19 December, 20242024 Climate and Environmental Crisis Future of Health and Care Research

Parasites that cause the deadly illness known as sleeping sickness can spread beyond their native…