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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…

UK universities seed new green investment fund

16 October, 20252025 Climate and Environmental Crisis

A coalition of UK higher education institutions and trusts have selected an asset manager for a…

Edinburgh first UK uni to scoop nutrition award

16 October, 20252025

University catering earns top marks on World Food Day as Edinburgh becomes the first higher…