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Elusive planet found after years of hide-and-seek

16 July, 20262026 Research

Astronomers have discovered a third exoplanet orbiting a young star known as Beta Pictoris –…

VLT image of Beta Pictoris d exoplanet. Credit ESOB. Sutlieff, M. Bonse et al.

Scottish Traveller study uncovers unique genetics

15 July, 20262026 Future of Health and Care Research

The first major genetic study of Scottish Travellers has revealed that the community is genetically…

George McPhee and family with sticks for a bow tent, c 1910

Preterm birth impacts early educational achievements

14 July, 20262026 Future of Health and Care Research

Children born prematurely are more likely to underachieve in the first years of school than those…

Young schoolgirl writing at classroom desk in primary school lesson. Photo taken from back.

Swimmer Archie Goodburn goes from graduation to the Games

14 July, 20262026

University swimmer Archie Goodburn celebrates two major milestones, graduating before preparing to…

Archie Goodburn photographed outside McEwan Hall with his degree certificate

Novel tech could aid targeted lung cancer treatment

13 July, 20262026 Data, Digital and AI Future of Health and Care Research

Scientists have developed a new method for accurately predicting gene changes that cause lung…

Female scientist wearing white lab coat looking down a microscope

Anti-poverty champion honoured with Alumni Award

10 July, 20262026

A charity and youth leader known for her work tackling poverty and inequality has been honoured by…

Being Edinburgh award winner Sabrina Tickle (L) standing with Chris Cox, Vice-Principal Philanthropy and Advancement (R) during a 2026 summer graduation ceremony at the University of Edinburgh

Pioneering spacewalking astronaut awarded honorary degree

09 July, 20262026

NASA veteran Dr Kathy Sullivan is joining a diverse group of accomplished individuals who are…

Dr Kathy Sullivan standing on the Challenger Deep capsule

Politics professor takes up prestigious national role

09 July, 20262026 Research

An Edinburgh professor has been appointed as the Chair of the Campaign for Social Science in…

Image of Professor in front of a University Building

Deadly virus confirmed in red squirrel population

08 July, 20262026 Research

Experts have confirmed the presence of squirrelpox virus in red squirrels north of Scotland’s…

Red squirrel standing on the branch of a tree in Scottish woodland

Quantum lab addresses cybersecurity threats to energy sector

07 July, 20262026 Data, Digital and AI Research

Tools to strengthen the UK energy sector’s resilience against quantum enabled cyber-attacks are…

Electricity pylons-GettyImages-Credit- Ashley Cooper