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Diet changes can cut emissions at no extra food cost

02 July, 20262026 Climate and Environmental Crisis Future of Health and Care Research

Modest changes to meat and dairy consumption could help Scotland meet climate goals while improving…

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Devolved governments seen to favour some regions

01 July, 20262026 Data, Digital and AI Research

People in Scotland and Wales often view governments as favouring wealthier, urban and central areas…

An image of the Palace of Westminister he Palace of Westminster is the seat of the British Parliament in London. The building complex is also known as the Houses of Parliament and located in the City of Westminster.

University celebrates summer graduates

01 July, 20262026

Thousands of students will celebrate their achievements during the University’s summer graduation…

A student throwing his graduation scroll in the air outside McEwan Hall during the 2024 summer Graduations

Strong torso muscles linked to lower heart attack risk

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

People with strong muscles in their chest and back are less likely to have heart attacks, according…

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Rare ageing disorder links ‘biological clock’ to disease

30 June, 20262026 Future of Health and Care Research

Scientists have discovered a rare genetic condition which causes people to age at a much faster…

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Edinburgh hosts HESPAL Annual Gathering

29 June, 20262026

The annual event celebrates 15 years of collaboration between Palestinian and UK universities…

Attendees of the HESPAL annual gathering assembled outside the ECCI building.

UK’s £750m supercomputer milestone as turf cut

25 June, 20262026 Climate and Environmental Crisis Data, Digital and AI Future of Health and Care Research

Construction on the site of the UK’s most powerful computer has begun, which experts are hailing as…

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Protein linked to severe COVID and lung disease

24 June, 20262026 Future of Health and Care Research

A genetic difference carried by nearly one in three people may increase the risk of severe COVID-19…

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University athletes set to shine at Glasgow 2026

23 June, 20262026

World-leading competitors headline an outstanding group of University athletes preparing to compete…

A group of swimmers from the University stand in a group holding a Scottish flag

Algae microbots take aim at bladder cancer

22 June, 20262026 Future of Health and Care Research animal research

Tiny algae-based robots guided by magnets could improve bladder cancer treatment by boosting…

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