University green energy spin-outs get Scottish Enterprise funding £150,000 has been split between projects at the University of Edinburgh and the University of Aberdeen Insider UK · Jan 9, 2023
West Lothian dad awarded OBE for vital role in fight against covid Professor Ewen Munro Harrison was handed the award in the first honours from King Charles Daily Record · Jan 3, 2023
Scottish business leaders recognised in New Year Honours Latest list honours those from financial services construction, telecommunications and engineering Insider UK · Jan 3, 2023
New ways to survive heatwaves Evidence shows cities can reduce heat impacts and protect residents 360info · Dec 29, 2022
Remembering the West Lothian scientist who led the HMS Challenger on its 150th anniversary It's been 150 years since the HMS Challenger set sail to map out the world's oceans and at the heart of it all was a leading scientist from West Lothian and a former student of Edinburgh University. Edinburgh Live · Dec 21, 2022
What would a more sustainable World Cup look like? Qatar’s World Cup is ending on Sunday, but the climate pledges that were central to the gas-rich Gulf nation’s successful bid to host the event are staying in the world of mega sporting events The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2022
Greta Thunberg reaches out to Edinburgh students who blocked film screening CLIMATE activist Greta Thunberg has sent a message of support to Edinburgh students who blocked a screening of a film branded “transphobic” by… The National (Scotland) · Dec 16, 2022
Students block 'Adult Human Female' film screening at Edinburgh University STUDENTS at the University of Edinburgh have forced the cancellation of a film screening, which an academic union had previously labelled… The National (Scotland) · Dec 15, 2022
Students at Edinburgh University block lecture hall over controversial screening Adult Human Female, a documentary that is said to be a "clear attack on trans people's identities" was to be shown at the university on Wednesday evening before students occupied a lecture theatre in protest of the movie going ahead Edinburgh Live · Dec 14, 2022
Edinburgh University accused of ‘cavalier attitude’ towards transphobia concerns THE University of Edinburgh has been accused of having a “cavalier attitude” towards concerns of transphobia ahead of an upcoming film screening… The National (Scotland) · Dec 12, 2022
Union calls for cancellation of ‘transphobic’ film screening at Edinburgh University A UNION is calling on the University of Edinburgh to cancel a film screening due to take place on the campus next week over concerns it will be… The National (Scotland) · Dec 8, 2022
Dinosaurs were in their prime before asteroid downfall, study finds Scientists have long debated why non-bird dinosaurs became extinct, while some mammals survived Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2022
Dinosaurs were in their prime before asteroid downfall, study finds - OLD Scientists have long debated why non-bird dinosaurs became extinct, while some mammals survived. The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022
AI and robots used to enable faster detection of UTIs Researchers from both Edinburgh University and Heriot-Watt University are working on the project. The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2022
Edinburgh Live · Nov 30, 2022 Edinburgh students join university staff to form vast picket lines in pay dispute Picket lines have formed across University of Edinburgh campuses and the Scottish Parliament building on Wednesday afternoon as both students and staff oppose the pay offer in the table
Inverse · Nov 30, 2022 The bacteria that causes leprosy can also help regrow human livers Researchers at the University of Edinburgh found that M. leprae rejuvenated livers, coaxing these organs to grow dramatically.
The New Daily · Nov 21, 2022 The best way to regrow a liver? With leprosy bacteria A new study found the leprosy parasite rejuvenates and grows healthy livers in animals. Can this research do away with liver transplants?
The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2022 Babies’ antibody response to jabs linked to mode of delivery – study Researchers looked at the relationship between gut microbes and antibody levels in 120 babies who had been vaccinated.
Daily Mirror · Nov 13, 2022 'Largest genetic study of ME could finally provide answers around the condition' Researchers are now inviting people with ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis), also known as CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome), to take part in what will be the world’s largest genetic study of the condition, which affects more than 250,000 Brits
The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2022 Bird flu is a huge problem now – but we’re just one mutation away from it getting much worse If bird flu jumps into the human population and more dangerous strains emerge, it could set off a new pandemic, says Prof Devi Sridhar, the chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022 Scientific breakthrough could reduce lung cancer deaths Researchers hope study can open door to new treatments for disease
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022 Key protein discovery could help with early lung cancer detection and treatment Scientists hope the finding will lead to further research and a screening programme to provide earlier diagnosis.
Insider UK · Nov 4, 2022 Healthtech and sustainable start-ups win Scottish innovation awards Rebecca Goss from the University of St Andrews, who founded X-Genix, takes overall prize
Insider UK · Nov 3, 2022 Roslin Technologies closes £11 million Series A funding round The money will be used to scale up production in line with the growing cultivated meat sector
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022 Magic-mushroom drug can reduce depression symptoms, study suggests Psychedelic effects lasted between six to eight hours, and during this time a therapist was in the room to provide psychological support.