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Glasgow University ranked one of the best universities in Scotland in new rankings

The league tables 'support prospective students in making informed decisions about their future' and 'help people find the right university for them'.

Glasgow Live

Scientists develop screening process to calculate heart attack risk from routine eye test

Scientists say method may also be developed to identify people’s propensity to other diseases like diabetic retinopathy

The Independent UK

Don’t be complacent, another Covid wave is coming. Here’s how we can manage it

A spike in infections every three months seems to be the pattern, but the UK has the power to beat this if we act wisely, says Devi Sridhar of the University of Edinburgh

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Hebridean genetics study to research links to major diseases

People with Hebridean ancestry are being asked to take part in a major genetic study, which could shed light on the causes of diseases such as heart…

The National (Scotland)

'Sleepy' Edinburgh student diagnosed with deadly illness after mum recognised symptoms

Alice Jenkins, 19, woke up on May 18 with aching limbs and a temperature, and assumed she had Covid as her flatmates in halls at the University of Edinburgh had it the previous week.

Edinburgh Live

Ian Rankin and 17 others with links to Edinburgh who got top honours from Queen

As Edinburgh author Ian Rankin is knighted for his services to literature and charity, we took a look into other locals from the city who have received honours from the Queen.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh property: Inside the cheapest two-bedroom homes in each neighbourhood

There are a large number of two-bedroom properties currently on the market in Edinburgh, and to help those on a budget decide what's best, we have rounded up the cheapest one in each area

Edinburgh Live

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Scottish technology that could transform' cancer testing handed millions

A SCOTTISH medical technology company has announced £2.1 million additional seed financing – in an oversubscribed funding round – to complete…

The National (Scotland)

Academic knighted for services to COVID-19 research

Professor Aziz Sheikh of the University of Edinburgh thanked all those who supported him.

The Independent UK

Edinburgh University accused of 'not being a safe space' for trans community

Student, staff and alumni have thrown their support behind a petition that calls on the university to better protect their trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming community.

Edinburgh Live

Scottish life sciences company secures £2.1 million funding

The money will be spent on testing for its cell-free DNA capture device

Insider UK

Pandemic science hub will develop drugs for lung infections such as Covid-19

It will build on the success of two experimental medicine projects.

The Independent UK

Edinburgh life science start-up gets £1m in funding

The money will build a new laboratory and manufacturing facility, among other things

Insider UK

Babcock opens £4.6 million tidal turbine testing facility at Rosyth

The Fife yard has also won a £30m contract to maintain two Royal Navy aircraft carriers

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Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh pensioner, 81, climbs huge mountain to raise cash in memory of late father

Laila Kjellström, 81, completed the hugely impressive climb and near-1,500 round trip to the summit of Suliven and back to the base in the west of Sutherland in the Highlands on Wednesday, May 11

Daily Record

Pensioner, 81, scales over a thousand meters up Scots mountain to raise cash in memory of late father

Laila Kjellström, 81, completed the near 1,500 meter round trip to the summit of Suilven and back to the base in the west of Sutherland in the Highlands on Wednesday, May 11.

The National (Scotland)

World’s first tidal turbine testing centre opens in Scotland

THE world’s first testing facility for tidal turbine blades has opened in Scotland.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh International Book Festival set for grand new home at historic site

For 2022 and 2023, the festival - believed to be the world’s largest public celebration of the written word - will take place at the Edinburgh College of Art, before settling at its long-term home in 2024.

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The National (Scotland)

Scottish book festival unveils new site plan for years ahead

THE Edinburgh International Book Festival has announced the venues for its upcoming events.

The Independent UK

Edinburgh International Book Festival announces new permanent home

The festival will take place at Edinburgh College of Art before moving to the University of Edinburgh’s Futures Institute in 2024.

The Guardian - UK

Edinburgh show will display street photographer’s never-before-seen work

University will host major survey of Robert Blomfield’s shots of student life in 1950s and 60s

Edinburgh Live

Street photos of Edinburgh in the 1950s and 60s go on show for the first time

The photos by the late Robert Blomfield will go on display at the University of Edinburgh where he studied medicine and honed his artistic talent.

Salon

The bacteria that eat plastic waste

There are a number of challenges inherent to using bacteria to dissolve plastic, but the upsides are huge

The National (Scotland)

'Abortion protesters made me feel patronised,' says woman as buffer zone pressure mounts

IT was October 2019 when Alice Murray unexpectedly fell pregnant aged 20. She had just returned to the University of Edinburgh for her third year…

Insider UK

University of Edinburgh’s AI accelerator re-opens to new applicants

The deadline for applications is 26 May and it will run for six months from mid-September

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