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Scientists use live human brain tissue to speed up hunt for dementia cure

Exclusive: British team exposed live cells to toxic proteins to gather rare insight into how dementia develops

The Guardian - UK

University urged to vow no compulsory job cuts after 350 staff opt to leave

A total of 350 workers at the University of Edinburgh have taken voluntary redundancy, according to the institution’s principal.

Evening Standard

Help to reduce high blood pressure lowers dementia risk, study finds

Lifestyle changes and medications found to reduce risk of cognitive disease by about 15%

The Guardian - UK

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Hundreds of staff at Scottish universities paid more than First Minister

MORE than 400 members of staff at Scotland’s universities earn more than the First Minister, despite a funding crisis engulfing

The National (Scotland)

Good news at last: just a little exercise can reduce the risk of dementia

A recent study shows the benefit of being a middle-aged ‘weekend warrior’ who only exercises once or twice a week, writes Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK

Scottish university staff given 'accent bias' training to stop Scots discrimination

STAFF at the University of Edinburgh are reportedly undergoing training sessions to help tackle “accent bias” when teaching students ...

The National (Scotland)

AI health warning as researchers say algorithms could discriminate against patients

Researchers say the technology can risk creating ‘self-fulfilling prophecies’ due to data bias

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AI could lead to patient harm, researchers suggest

The findings highlight the ‘inherent importance’ of ‘applying human reasoning and assessment to AI judgements’, experts said.

Evening Standard

Warning that paedophiles are using dating apps to target parents

The report, called Swipe Wrong, is part of a broader investigation into child sexual exploitation

The Independent UK

Paedophiles may be targeting parents on dating apps to access children – study

Research found men who sexually offend against children are nearly four times more likely to use dating sites than non-offenders.

The Independent UK

Amid all the warnings about a ‘dementia tsunami’, here are the things you should know

When we dig into new research we see why all the alarming headlines are written, but also that science is bringing new hope, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK

Scottish university staff to vote on strike action in dispute over £140m in cuts

STAFF at the University of Edinburgh are being balloted on industrial action in a dispute over the university’s plans to slash £140 million from…

The National (Scotland)

Dinosaur predator and prey drank together from lagoons on Isle of Skye – study

Prince Charles’s Point on Skye’s Trotternish Peninsula is one of the most extensive dinosaur track sites in Scotland.

Evening Standard

Could antibiotics stop working? Yes – but the biggest danger isn’t prescription-happy GPs

To prevent a catastrophic failure of the drugs modern medicine relies on, look to animal farming in middle-income countries, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

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Evening Standard

Copying ants could improve grip of robots, research suggests

A prototype ‘hairy gripper’ based on the mouths of ants has already been developed and tested.

The Guardian - UK

Ten lockdown lessons to learn for next time

Five years since Boris Johnson ordered the UK to stay home, steps to prepare for the next national emergency are clearer

The National (Scotland)

First trees planted on hillsides as Scottish university's climate project takes root

WORK has begun on a climate change and local habitat project spearheaded by the University of Edinburgh.

The Guardian - UK

University of Edinburgh warns of staff cuts as it faces £140m financial deficit

Vice-chancellor says large-scale savings are needed but union says university should instead use its wealth

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The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh University ordered to pay £1.1m to sacked academic for 'unfair dismissal'

The University of Edinburgh has been ordered to award more than £1m to a professor after an employment tribunal found she was unfairly dismissed ...

Space

20 years of satellite data reveal 'staggering' levels of glaciers melting, sea levels rising

Over the past two decades, glaciers worldwide have lost 273 billion tonnes of ice to a warming world, driving sea levels to rise at an accelerated pace, according to a decades-long comprehensive analysis.

The Guardian - UK

From menstrual tracking to mental health: how a uni-based initiative is helping young women excel in rugby

With the Women’s Rugby World Cup on the horizon, support for up-and-coming players has never been stronger – here’s how Vodafone’s EmpowHER programme is encouraging young stars to follow their dreams

The National (Scotland)

Red squirrels' low genetic diversity poses disease vulnerability, experts warn

WORRYINGLY low levels of genetic diversity make Scotland’s red squirrels especially vulnerable to disease, a study has shown ...

Evening Standard

Lack of genetic diversity among red squirrels poses disease threat, study finds

Genetic diversity is important for species’ survival as it helps them adapt to environmental changes.

The Guardian - UK

Trump’s pick for health secretary has many dangerous views – but some good ideas, too

RFK Jr’s proposal to remove fluoride from tap water is a matter for debate. But his plan to improve school lunches is laudable, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The National (Scotland)

Leading Scottish university does not have asbestos register, research finds

A LEADING Scottish university has been found to not have a working asbestos register, according to fresh research.

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