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£10.2m to enable sustainable research software

30 August, 20242024

A national initiative will seek to improve the environmental sustainability of software used in…

Research-based toolkit supports neurodiverse children

28 August, 20242024

A new child-centred suite of resources, backed by the latest research, has been launched to support…

Walking rates in Scotland pick up pace, study finds

27 August, 20242024

People in Scotland are walking more often compared with more than a decade ago, research suggests.

Images highlight global air pollution gaps

26 August, 20242024

Global concentrations of one of the main air pollutants known to affect human health have been…

Tribute to pioneering MND advocate Euan MacDonald

22 August, 20242024

The University is deeply saddened by the loss of MND ambassador and philanthropist Euan MacDonald…

Commemorating the conversations that thawed the Cold War

19 August, 20242024

With the world teetering on the edge of nuclear war, 40 years ago University of Edinburgh academics…

Graduate show set to sparkle at art festival exhibition

16 August, 20242024

A talented group of graduating students have transformed Edinburgh College of Art into a visionary…

Student talent in the limelight at Edinburgh International Film Festival

16 August, 20242024

The Edinburgh International Film Festival returns with a reimagined event for its 77th edition,…

Higher energy costs impact poorer households

13 August, 20242024

People living in poorer households are more likely to face higher energy costs than those who do…

UV rays may boost health in low-sunlight countries, study finds

13 August, 20242024

The health benefits of spending time in the sun could outweigh the risks for those living in areas…