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The following news articles were published in 2024:
Future-focused former hospital scoops global award for beauty
An iconic building in heart of Scotland’s capital city has been named one of the most beautiful campuses in the world by an international architectural and design prize, backed by the United Nations.
Innovative genetic platform to tackle aggressive cancers
A University spinout aims to transform the treatment of multiple aggressive cancers using a novel genetic technology to precisely target cancer cells.
University’s innovation power revealed in new report
The University’s commercialisation service has announced record research translation figures for the latest financial year.
Opportunities for African youth focus of international summit
Leaders from world-leading universities gathered to discuss opportunities for young people in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.
Carol Service brings festive season to life
The University's annual Carol Service will take place at McEwan Hall on Sunday 8 December.
Honorary graduates recognised at winter ceremonies
Twelve honorary degrees and awards conferred during graduations at McEwan Hall.
Tantrums in children could be linked to ADHD
Preschool children who struggle to control their emotions and behaviour have more symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder – known as ADHD - at age seven, a study suggests.
Partnership set to boost offshore wind tech
Leading scientists and industry experts have joined forces to develop existing and emerging research to accelerate Scotland’s offshore wind sector.
Robots could adapt to high seas to cut green energy costs
Underwater robots that can predict waves in real-time could reduce the cost of producing offshore renewable energy, a study suggests.
Higher Education minister visits University for Living Wage Week
Graeme Dey MSP, Minister for Higher and Further Education, visited the Scholar Hotel at University of Edinburgh to hear from staff about the benefits of a living wage.
Cell ageing can snowball into multi-organ failure
The ageing and failure of cells that occurs when one part of the body is damaged can spread to other organs, a study suggests.
Edinburgh experts join UN climate summit
Academics from the University are taking part in this year’s United Nations climate change conference, COP29.