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Arctic food chain hit as tipping point passed

28 May, 20262026 Climate and Environmental Crisis Research

An irreversible shift in the chemical make-up of the Arctic Ocean driven by climate change is…

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Disease experts join study of Andes hantavirus

27 May, 20262026 Future of Health and Care Research

University of Edinburgh experts are contributing to a UK collaboration to study the zoonotic…

A health worker in a laboratory checks a hantavirus sample in a test tube

Upcycling method offers plastic waste solution

26 May, 20262026 Climate and Environmental Crisis Research

Plastic waste bound for landfill can be transformed into a more eco-friendly alternative that…

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Digital tool launched to help people through grief

25 May, 20262026 Data, Digital and AI Future of Health and Care Research

A bank of personal stories, wellbeing exercises and practical tools to help support people after…

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Cell therapy boost for advanced liver disease treatment

25 May, 20262026 Future of Health and Care Research

A new type of cell therapy shows promise as the first treatment for advanced liver disease,…

A female scientist in protective gear works with a pipette inside a biosafety cabinet, conducting cell culture experiments in a laboratory setting

Student experience and savings plans at centre of vodcast discussion

22 May, 20262026

The latest episode of the Shifting Light video series explores how Edinburgh is balancing learning…

(L-R) Ash Scholz, Syjil Ramjuthan and Matthias Schwannauer sit around a table set up with microphones for a vodcast discussion

‘Big AI’ influence on laws and oversight mapped

21 May, 20262026 Data, Digital and AI Research

Artificial intelligence (AI) companies influence policy and regulation using similar techniques to…

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Forum to strengthen pandemic preparedness

20 May, 20262026 Future of Health and Care

An initiative led by Edinburgh researchers will help the world prepare more effectively for future…

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Report shows scale of online abuse of children

19 May, 20262026 Data, Digital and AI Future of Health and Care Research

As many as one in four children are manipulated into sexual interactions online, according to a…

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New talent showcased at graduate fashion shows

19 May, 20262026

Chinese gardens, Napoleonic hats, vintage kimonos and a floral thimble provide inspiration for…

Three models wearing designs by this year's ECA Fashion Graduates ahead of the graduate show, from left to right, a contemporary kimono, a military-inspired hat and coat, and a women's tailored suit and jacket.