Covid-19 vaccines do not affect women’s periods, study finds A study was led by the University of Edinburgh. The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2023
Young Edinburgh student's 'stomach strain' turned out to be huge cancer tumour Elena Espinosa Cabrera, a student at the University of Edinburgh, went to A&E with pain in her abdomen which she assumed was a muscle strain -before she was told she had ovarian cancer. Edinburgh Live · Mar 22, 2023
Teenager thought pain in her side was a muscle strain - but it was cancer Doctors discovered student Elena Espinosa Cabrera had a 14cm cyst Wales Online · Mar 22, 2023
Mum of Edinburgh student campaigns for new duty of care law after daughter's death Libby Kitson, mother of the late Romy Ulvestad, is campagining to the UK Government to create a legal duty of care for university students, after her daughter's requests for support were ignored. Edinburgh Live · Mar 21, 2023
What is the ‘steal now, crack later’ quantum computing threat? The capabilities of quantum computing have been rapidly developing over the last decade, and are expected to mature over the next. By 2030, in fact, the industry widely expects commercial quantum computing offerings to be available in the mainstream. While the business use cases of quantum computing are being contemplated,… IT Pro · Mar 21, 2023
Meet the Edinburgh entrepreneur who started his successful business as a student The 33-year-old, originally from the Bridge of Weir, moved to Edinburgh to study business at the University of Edinburgh and was soon on the scene of organising nights out for students and young people. Edinburgh Live · Mar 14, 2023
Scottish Parliament equality reforms 'could make big difference' REFORMS aimed at strengthening the role of women in the Scottish Parliament could “make a real difference”, Holyrood’s presiding officer has… The National (Scotland) · Mar 3, 2023
Premature births dropped by 3-4% in first four months of lockdowns – study The research was carried out by the University of Edinburgh. The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2023
Historical Edinburgh property with curious 'women only' past hits the market The historical “B” listed building was originally designed by the renowned Edinburgh architect, Mr A K Robertson in 1913 as a “Hostel” accommodation for female students attending the University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Live · Feb 27, 2023
Wind, wave, and solar: The science behind why Scotland is so energy rich WE often hear about how Scotland is responsible for a significant chunk of Europe’s renewable potential and how the country could lead an energy… The National (Scotland) · Feb 27, 2023
E-skin developed to boost self-awareness in soft robots The technology, developed at Edinburgh University, could let devices detect precise movements in the most sensitive surroundings Insider UK · Feb 23, 2023
Radiotherapy optional for older breast cancer patients, study suggests The treatment was also found to not affect the risk of secondary tumours. The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023
Edinburgh students set to gather for vigil for trans teen 'stabbed to death in park' A vigil is set to be held in Edinburgh in memory of a transgender teen who was allegedly stabbed to death in Cheshire, and was found by members of the public in a park over the weekend. Edinburgh Live · Feb 14, 2023
Edinburgh University students protest over ‘inadequate’ support for sex assault victims Students at the University of Edinburgh gathered in Bristo Square on Thursday, pushing for improvements to the facilities support resources for sexual assault victims. Edinburgh Live · Feb 9, 2023
Edinburgh Live · Feb 7, 2023 Edinburgh event will highlight the stories of the ‘fearless queers’ of Georgian Britain An event at the Georgian House in Edinburgh will tell the tales of pioneering LGBT+ Britons of the Georgian years, from secret queer languages to groundbreaking trans identities.
Edinburgh Live · Feb 4, 2023 The 'historic' Edinburgh building that is nowhere near as old as people think It's one of the most handsome buildings on Chambers Street, but the University of Edinburgh's neoclassical Adam House isn't nearly as historic as it looks.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2023 ‘Huge win’ for trade union as Durham University raises PhD students’ pay University had paid some postgraduate researchers less than minimum wage
The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023 Olympic gold curlers to pick up honours at Edinburgh ceremony Chief Constable of Police Scotland Iain Livingstone and University of Edinburgh Professor Aziz Sheikh will also be formally knighted at the event.
Wales Online · Jan 14, 2023 HRT ‘may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease’ in millions of at risk women Researchers found that HRT was most effective when given during perimenopause
The Guardian - UK · Jan 14, 2023 HRT ‘potentially important’ in reducing women’s dementia risk Research suggests hormone replacement therapy may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s in some women
The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2023 HRT ‘may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease’ in at-risk women Alzheimer’s affects an estimated one in 14 people over the age of 65 and one in every six people over the age of 80.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 12, 2023 Sturgeon 'gobsmacked' over Labour attack on deprived students at top university NICOLA Sturgeon has said she is “gobsmacked” by Scottish Labour’s claims the SNP Government was effectively barring people from “ordinary”…
Daily Record · Jan 11, 2023 Scots doctor admits she was left in 'complete shock' after lung cancer diagnosis Dr Ruthra Coventry has told of her "complete shock" at being diagnosed with lung cancer in 2018.
Daily Mirror · Jan 11, 2023 Doctor, 38, stunned by lung cancer diagnosis and urges public to know deadly symptoms More awareness of the signs of deadly cancers will prove "crucial" in spotting them early, leading medics have said, after a consultant revealed she was given the shock diagnosis at the age of just 38
The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023 Doctor tells of ‘shock’ after lung cancer diagnosis at age of 38 Dr Ruthra Coventry, a consultant anaesthetist from Aberdeen, was diagnosed with the disease in 2018.