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Lack of maths skills of primary concern

Professor Martin McCoustra of Heriot-Watt University believes that the quality of maths teaching a child receives in primary school will directly affect their chances of success in STEM subjects at further and higher education level.

Edinburgh strengthens North American commitment

The University of Edinburgh is intensifying its long-standing links with North America by opening a liaison office in New York City. The new base will aid collaboration between the University and its partners in education, business and government across C...

Rankings reaffirm Edinburgh's place as global leader

Edinburgh’s position as one of Britain’s leading research universities has been reaffirmed by the results of the 2014 Research Excellence Framework.

First Scottish Centre for Food Development & Innovation launches at QMU

The launch of the new Centre is enhancing Scotland’s position as a leader in food and drink innovation in Europe and supporting access to the global market for healthy and functional food.

Global reputation riding high

The reputation of the University of Edinburgh as a world leading institution has been reaffirmed by the results of an international survey.

Prostate Cancer UK awards Scottish researchers crucial grants

Researchers from Heriot-Watt and Glasgow universities are to share a £350,000 boost in the search for prostate cancer answers.

Clean, green marine microbes with largest School of Life Sciences award

A class of compounds which is key to a vast range of global industries could be made cleaner, greener and sustainable thanks to a EU grant.

Investment firm aids innovation on campus

The University of Edinburgh has signed a deal with a leading investment company to encourage funding of innovations.

Higgs Centre welcomes space technology start-ups

Scientists, engineers and big data experts at the University of Edinburgh are lending their expertise to a newly opened centre that supports entrepreneurs.

Team meet to showcase lung probe

A team of researchers who are developing a device that has the potential to revolutionise respiratory and intensive care medicine are to meet later this week.

Training to tackle marine invaders

An opportunity to train in protecting UK waters from invasive species is on offer a sponsored traineeship, open to anyone, thanks to a national programme launched by The Conservation Volunteers (TCV).

Make whisky, grow salmon

The by-product of one iconic Scottish product will help to feed and grow another, thanks to a new spin-out company from Heriot-Watt University.

£15m boost for Scotland’s gene research

A major investment in gene sequencing technology will secure Scotland’s place as a world leader in a genomics revolution that is set to transform healthcare.

£50m bid to tackle dementia

The University of Edinburgh is leading the study, with scientists collaborating across Europe, which hopes to make a fundamental difference to the understanding and management of Alzheimer’s disease in people with very early symptoms or none.

£11.4m boost for healthcare research

Research into drug discovery and healthcare at the University of Edinburgh will be accelerated with a multi-million pound investment.

New supply chain system for blood, tissue and cell therapy products

An improved donor-to-patient supply chain for blood, tissue and cell therapy products across Scotland, is being developed by academics from Heriot-Watt University’s School of Management and Languages and the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service.

Synthetic DNA gel points the way to printing artificial organs

A two-part water-based gel made of synthetic DNA could bring the Heriot-Watt inventors of a 3D bio printer closer to being able to print organs for transplant, or to replace animal testing.

Bile duct cancer study may pave way for new treatments

Patients with bile duct cancer could be helped by a new class of experimental drug, shows a study led by the University of Edinburgh.

First Minister and team visit Heriot-Watt's Edinburgh Campus

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon visited Heriot-Watt’s Edinburgh Campus to see some of the University’s key research projects.

£25.7m to create research powerhouse

The funding boost will advance biological research at the University of Edinburgh and aid the quest for new therapies to treat damaged tissue.

MS patients could benefit from brain study

MS patients could one day benefit from treatments that boost their brain function, University of Edinburgh research shows.

Stress linked to liver disease deaths

Suffering from anxiety or depression could carry an increased risk of death from liver disease, University of Edinburgh research shows.

£50m dementia bid launched

A major bid to find interventions that can prevent the onset of dementia has been launched in Edinburgh.

Liver regrown from stem cells

Medical Research Council team based at the University of Edinburgh have repaired a damaged liver in a mouse by transplanting stem cells grown in the laboratory.

Heriot-Watt celebrates research funding success

Heriot-Watt has achieved its best-ever levels of research funding, bringing in more than £40.6million across the university in the 2014/15 financial year.

Crohn’s and colitis study probes relapse triggers

Patients from across Scotland and England with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are being invited to take part in a study to better understand the diseases.

Diabetes study to spot linked health problems

A major research initiative using cutting edge data analysis techniques to better understand health complications experienced by people with diabetes has been launched.

University of Edinburgh's Easter Bush Campus set for £9m trigeneration scheme

The University of Edinburgh is set to harness the power of trigeneration in a new £9 million energy project which will revolutionise the way they produce heating, cooling and electricity at their Easter Bush Campus.

Chancellor opens imaging suites

Two advanced medical scanners have been installed as part of a £14 million makeover of research imaging facilities at the University of Edinburgh.

Experts join £250m dementia initiative

The University of Edinburgh is to join five other institutions to form the UK Dementia Research Institute.

Head of College gains Royal assent for distinguished academic post

Professor Sir John Savill, Head of the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, has been appointed to the Regius Chair of Medical Science at the University of Edinburgh.

Study reveals pollution risk for heart health

Tiny particles such as those released from vehicle exhausts can pose a health risk, a University of Edinburgh study suggests.

Edible insects could cut harmful emissions

Eating insects instead of beef could help tackle climate change by reducing emissions linked to livestock production, research suggests.

Brain cancer study reveals therapy clues

Researchers have pinpointed two key molecules that drive the growth of an aggressive type of adult brain cancer.

University of Edinburgh spearheads China diabetes care model

A cutting-edge diabetes research and treatment centre will be established in a major Chinese city where one in ten people has the disease.

Coffee cuts liver cancer risk, study suggests

Coffee drinking may help to protect people from the most common form of primary liver cancer, research by the Universities of Edinburgh and Southampton suggests.

Dynamic DNA protects genes from damage

Researchers have identified properties in DNA’s protective structure that could fundamentally transform the way scientists think about the human genome.

Study reveals cells can be reprogrammed to repair severe liver injury

A new study has revealed that bile duct cells can switch to become normal liver cells to help repair the liver after severe damage.

Dementia prevention hopes raised by major scan study

Dementia researchers are to receive a £1.9 million investment to identify the earliest brain changes associated with conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease.

Fish reveal clues to healing spinal cord injuries

Fresh insights into how zebrafish repair their nerve connections could hold clues to new therapies for people with spinal cord injuries.

Cell study reveals how body detects early signs of cancer

Fresh insights into how cells detect damage to their DNA – a hallmark of cancer – could help explain how the body keeps disease in check.

Pupils gain insight into scientific careers

Laboratories across the University of Edinburgh are opening their doors to a group of school pupils for a week of work experience.

Brain study reveals clues to treating Fragile X syndrome

Scientists have discovered how the brain can self-correct disruptions in processing, pointing the way towards possible new treatments for autism and intellectual disability.

Lung diseases targeted by £7m initiative

Experts have received £7 million to launch a research initiative focused on reducing the impact of lung diseases worldwide.

Immune study points to lung therapies

Fresh insight into how the immune system keeps itself in check could lead to new ways of fighting chronic lung disease.

Gold specks raise hopes for better cancer treatments

A tiny medical device containing gold specks could boost the effects of cancer medication and reduce its harm, research suggests.

£3 million boost for cancer centre

The £3 million investment will help fund pioneering research at the Edinburgh Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre (ECMC) for the next five years.

Medical camera sees through the body

Scientists in Edinburgh have developed a camera that can see through the human body.

Gene study sheds light on middle-age sight loss

Chemical changes in the eye that can lead to blindness have been identified by scientists, and presented at conference in Edinburgh.

Brain aging controlled by gene programme

Brain scientists have identified a genetic programme that controls the way our brain changes throughout life.

Cell-based therapies could be boosted by new antioxidant

Cell therapies being developed to treat a range of conditions could be improved by a chemical compound that aids their survival, research suggests.

Brain study reveals how insects make beeline for home

Scientists have discovered how the wiring of bees’ brains helps them plot the most direct route back to their hive.

Nerve study shows how cells adapt to repair damage

Genetic processes that allow cells to transform so they can mend damaged nerves have been identified by scientists.

Biotech company raises $42.5m to treat sight loss

Edinburgh researchers are scientific co-founders of a new medical therapeutics company developing treatments for a common cause of blindness.

Worms aid quest for asthma therapies

People with asthma could be helped by a new therapy based on a molecule produced by parasitic worms, research suggests.

Building for the future of Regenerative Medicine in Edinburgh

The Centre for Regenerative Medicine (CRM) is marking the beginning of construction of the Centre of Tissue Repair and together they will form the Institute for Regeneration and Repair.

Heart therapy hope as drug blocks muscle scarring

A potential treatment to prevent deadly muscle scarring that contributes to chronic heart failure has been uncovered by scientists, led by University of Edinburgh.

Dementia healthcare needs a revolutionary rethink

Clinical services for people at high risk of dementia need a radical rethink in line with the latest scientific understanding of the condition, say leading researchers.

Robotics experts focus on industry challenges

Robotics and artificial intelligence researchers are lending their expertise to a raft of newly funded projects with industry applications.

Multi-million investment backs sustainable, low-carbon companies

The University of Edinburgh has moved £60m of its investments into businesses that directly benefit the environment.

Type 2 diabetes linked to shorter lifespan

Type 2 diabetes is linked to lower life expectancy regardless of a person’s socioeconomic status, a Scotland-wide study suggests.

Immune finding raises allergy treatment hopes

Edinburgh researchers have identified a previously unknown mechanism by which the responses of key cells of the immune system are regulated.

Brain cell advance brings hope for CJD

Scientists have developed a new system to study Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease in the laboratory, paving the way for research to find treatments for the fatal brain disorder.

Brain study sheds light on how dementia spreads

Insights into how a key chemical disrupts brain cells in a common type of dementia have been revealed by scientists in a study, co-led by the University of Edinburgh.

Quest for new drugs could be helped by cell discovery

Scientists have made a key discovery that could speed up the production of cells in the lab for studying diseases such as multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease.

£3.8m brings lung imaging devices closer to clinic

The investment will enable researchers to further develop systems that could revolutionise how lung diseases are investigated, diagnosed and treated.

Two simple tests could help to pinpoint cause of stroke

Detecting the cause of the deadliest form of stroke could be improved by a simple blood test added alongside a routine brain scan, research suggests.

DNA study casts light on cell division mystery

Scientists have solved a longstanding puzzle of how cells are able to tightly package DNA to enable healthy cell division.

Lab-grown eggs could aid fertility treatments

Human eggs have been fully grown in a laboratory, in a move that could lead to improved fertility treatments.

Liver study insights into hard-to-treat diseases

Edinburgh researchers have discovered a potential new target for the treatment of a type of liver disease that affects the bile ducts.

Landmark stroke study could hold key to new therapies

Fresh insights into the biological causes of stroke could pave the way for new therapies, following a study carried out by researchers, including experts from the University of Edinburgh’s Usher Institute.

Hundreds of genes linked to intelligence in global study

More than 500 genes linked to intelligence have been identified in the largest study of its kind, carried out by the Universities of Edinburgh and Southampton, and Harvard University.

Cancer patients’ pain eased by simple bedside chart

Patients with cancer could benefit from a simple bedside system to manage their pain, a study suggests.

Rare dinosaur footprints give clues to lost era

Dozens of giant footprints discovered on a Scottish island are helping shed light on an important period in dinosaur evolution.

Healthcare research centre boosts Edinburgh-Zhejiang alliance

Medical research will be translated into technologies to improve healthcare as part of a new collaboration between Chinese researchers and the University of Edinburgh.

Malaria study reveals gene variants linked to disease

In a study of more than 5,000 Kenyan children, Edinburgh researchers with colleagues from Oxford, Kenya and Mali examined two variations, or mutations – known as Sl2 and McCb – in a gene called CR1.

Cancer patients set to benefit from world's largest surgery study

Improved care for patients undergoing cancer surgery is the focus of a pioneering worldwide study with research led by the Universities of Edinburgh, Birmingham and Warwick.

Bowel disease study points to new therapies

Scientists at the University of Edinburgh looked for factors that might be associated with disease flare-ups by testing blood samples from almost 100 people with IBD.

£53m to probe genetic links to health and disease

Research into human genetics has received a £53 million boost from the Medical Research Council (MRC).

£4m bid to find therapies that prompt tissues to repair

Stem cell scientists are to join forces with doctors to investigate methods of promoting tissue repair in the liver, lungs and joints.

Aspirin’s anti-cancer effects revealed

Researchers at University of Edinburgh have shed light on how taking aspirin can help to stave off bowel cancer.

Stem cell therapy mends broken hearts

Heart attack survivors are benefiting from a pioneering therapy involving stem cells harvested from their own blood.

Drug hope for dementia and stroke

CRM scientists have uncovered a potential approach to treat one of the commonest causes of dementia and stroke in older people.

Navigation in insects inspires robot design

Research into the complexities of how insects navigate is enabling the design of robots that mimic their behaviour.

Enterprise Fellowship Programme now open to applications

The next RSE Enterprise Fellowship Programme is now open to promising business ideas and the deadline for application is 31st October 2018.

Superbug discovery renews hope for antibiotic treatment

Bacteria that were thought to be resistant to a powerful antibiotic may be susceptible to treatment after all, research has found.

University of Edinburgh celebrates entrepreneurial success as Converge Challenge 2018 finalists announced

The finalists have been revealed for the 2018 Converge Challenge, Scotland’s premier company creation programme. The University of Edinburgh has secured finalists across all three Converge Challenge categories.

The Stars of Scottish Innovation Shine Bright at the Converge Challenge Awards

Carbogenics, a spin out the from University of Edinburgh has secured the coveted first prize at the 2018 Converge Challenge awards with their innovative waste solution.

First phase of SRUC transformation plan announced

Proposals include new £35m facility in Dumfries & Galloway in SRUC transformation into Scotland’s new rural university by 2022.

Data initiative to tackle digital skills gap

Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University will work together to train 100,000 people in data skills and help 1,000 organisations through data.

Malaria parasites adapt to mosquito meal times

Malaria parasites have evolved to be most infectious at the time of day when mosquitoes feed, to maximise the chance of being spread, research shows.

Royal visit gives Bayes Centre seal of approval

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially opened a world-leading centre of expertise in data science and artificial intelligence (AI).

Fish immune cells lend clues to spinal repair

Fresh insights into how zebrafish repair their damaged nerve connections could aid the development of therapies for people with spinal cord injuries.

Stem cell bid set to tackle osteoarthritis

The research focuses on harnessing the capabilities of the patient’s own cells to repair damaged joint tissue.

"Parasites: Battle for Survival" exhibition opens at the National Museum of Scotland

A new exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland will explore the fight to eradicate five neglected tropical diseases and the role of research taking place in Scotland to do this.

New Director appointment at Converge Challenge

Converge Challenge, Scotland’s leading company creation programme for staff, students and recent graduates of Scottish Universities and Research Institutes has confirmed appointment of its new Director, Dr Claudia Cavalluzzo.

Protein study may aid understanding of diseases

Scientists have shed light on a biological process that helps the production of healthy cells, which may aid understanding of neurological diseases and other conditions.

ECCI to help deliver on UK climate targets

ECCI will help deliver a new £3.5 million initiative to boost climate action in Edinburgh, Belfast and Leeds.

Device could deliver wave energy to thousands

A wave energy technology is being developed that could help generate low-cost electricity for thousands of houses.

Winners of 4th Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards announced

Organised by Interface, the awards recognise, reward and celebrate impacts achieved through collaborative business and academic partnerships.

Drug resistance effort aided by sewage survey

Efforts to monitor the spread of antibiotic resistance worldwide could be transformed with a map created using data from analysis of sewage samples.

Strategic Economic Case for a Rural University

When SRUC becomes a new rural enterprise university it could lead to a £4.5 billion boost to the Scottish economy, according to a new report.

Parkinson’s patients could be helped by fresh insights from zebrafish study

Research using zebrafish has revealed how key brain cells that are damaged in people with Parkinson’s disease can be regenerated.

Tools to watch cells eating could aid diagnoses

Scientists have developed a new imaging technology to visualise what cells eat, which could aid the diagnosis and treatment of diseases such as cancer.

Immune study sheds light on vitamin D effects

Scientists have uncovered fresh insights into how vitamin D affects the immune system and might influence susceptibility to diseases such as multiple sclerosis.

Immune cells key to predicting cancer outcomes

Scientists have identified key changes in immune cells within cancerous tumours that could help improve the development of treatments.

DNA managed like climbing rope to avoid knots

A process that cells use to unravel knotted strands of DNA – resembling a method used to control climbing ropes – has been uncovered by scientists.

Immune find could aid stem cell therapy quest

A discovery of how stem cells are protected from viruses could inform the development of therapies for use in medicine, research suggests.

Edinburgh inflammatory bowel disease hotspot

Researchers find that Edinburgh has some of the highest known rates of inflammatory bowel disease in the world and figure is expected to rise.

£2.75 million spinout deal offers dialysis hope

An Edinburgh spinout whose innovative products could save kidney patients’ lives has raised £2.75m in a new funding deal.

Alzheimer’s memory discovery

Scientists at the Universities of St Andrews and Edinburgh have discovered the functions of the area of the brain in which Alzheimer’s begins, offering hope for the development of future treatments.

Mistletoe under spotlight of major DNA study

Mistletoe has been a frivolous part of Christmas festivities for centuries, but now scientists sense that untangling the plants complex make-up could lead to lasting benefits.

New squirrelpox research by Heriot-Watt scientist

New research involving a Heriot-Watt scientist predicts how the squirrelpox virus could spread in grey squirrel populations in Scotland, and will be useful in planning how best to protect red squirrels.

Drones can boost African farming, experts claim

A recent two-day workshop in Nairobi was organised by the University of Edinburgh’s Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Security and attended by experts from the UK, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Ethiopia and Nigeria.

Digital Academy set to transform NHS care

The University of Edinburgh is joining forces with Imperial College London and Harvard Medical School to launch a NHS Digital Academy.

Significant research grant awarded for Type 1 diabetes research

Professors Helen Colhoun and Paul McKeigue of the MRC Centre for Genomic & Experimental Medicine receive award from Diabetes UK for Type 1 diabetes research.

A biological solution to carbon capture and recycling?

Scientists at the University of Dundee, working with Sasol UK and Ingenza Ltd, have discovered that E. coli bacteria could hold the key to an efficient method of capturing and storing or recycling carbon dioxide.

£2.4m boost for brain tumour research

Scientists at Edinburgh are to receive £2.4 million to find new ways to tackle brain tumours.

Spinout deal offers dialysis hope

An Edinburgh spinout whose innovation could save kidney patients’ lives is the first to benefit from a new funding deal.

Vet clinic helps lame dog walk again

A dog paralysed in its hind limbs is walking again thanks to physiotherapy treatment at The Royal (Dick) Edinburgh Physiotherapy Assessment & Intensive Rehabilitation (REPAIR) Centre, a new dedicated clinic at the Hospital for Small Animals.

3D simulation shows benefits of brain cooling

Fresh insight into how the brain responds to medically induced cooling could inform treatments for head injuries and conditions such as stroke.

Inaugural RSE Unlocking Ambition Enterprise Fellows are announced

Twenty of Scotland’s most talented entrepreneurs eager to start up their business right here in Scotland are announced as the inaugural RSE Unlocking Ambition Enterprise Fellows.

Rugby star pledges new funds for drug screening research

The My Name'5 Doddie Foundation has pledged £250K to the University of Edinburgh's Euan MacDonald Centre for a drug screening programme.

Codebreaker’s legacy could speed diagnosis

Unpublished work by Second World War codebreaker Alan Turing could aid development of better tests for early diagnosis of cancer and emerging diseases.

Green light for National Robotarium

Creation of the UK’s first National Robotarium reaches a significant milestone after business case approved by Edinburgh and South East of Scotland City Region Deal Joint Committee.

Edinburgh AI scientists team up with Japanese experts

University of Edinburgh scientists are to collaborate with three major Japanese research institutes on artificial intelligence and robotics.

Deputy First Minister highlights key role of SRUC

The importance of Scotland’s Rural College to the current and future needs of the country’s economy has been highlighted at a parliamentary reception.

Easter Bush Campus retains Investors in Young People – Silver Award

The University of Edinburgh, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies on Easter Bush Campus, has retained the ‘Investors in Young People – Silver Award.’

Crohn's disease research to benefit from £1.8m funding

An international philanthropic trust has awarded significant funding to aid scientists' understanding of the currently incurable condition known as Crohn's disease.

Record number of applications to Converge 2019

The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in Scotland’s Universities as submissions to this year's Converge programme grow in number and breadth.

Cancer study to ease plight at advanced stages of illness

University of Edinburgh Researchers awarded almost £1m from the Medical Research Council, part of UK Research and Innovation, to enable a cancer study.

J.K. Rowling donates £15m to MS research

The author J.K. Rowling has donated £15.3m to the University of Edinburgh to help improve the lives of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and similar conditions.

Cutting-edge robot makes short work of gardening

A gardening robot has been developed that can self-navigate and automatically prune roses and trim bushes.

Sustainable nylon production made possible by bacteria discovery

Nylon manufacture could be revolutionised by the discovery that bacteria can make a key chemical involved in the process, without emitting harmful greenhouse gases.

Animal study marks decades of discovery

Scientists are marking a milestone in a pioneering study of an ancient breed of wild animal.

Fifth of food lost to over-eating and waste

Almost 20 per cent of the food made available to consumers is lost through over-eating or waste, suggests a study by the University of Edinburgh.

Converge Challenge cements position as leading opportunity for universities

The leading academic initiative had received 211 applicants when entries closed from 19 of Scotland’s universities and research institutes.

Quest for resilient chickpea may aid poor farmers

Scientists are seeking to develop chickpeas that can flourish in dry climates, to help some of the world’s poorest farmers reliably grow the staple crop.

Stronger ties with China on horizon

University of Edinburgh in talks to develop new partnerships that will provide improved medical, energy, and animal health technologies in China.

Experts at the University of Edinburgh win support from Garfield Weston Foundation to tackle rising threat of antibiotic resistance

Experts are to tackle one of the biggest health challenges facing society - the ability of common infections to resist drug treatment - in a new facility being created at the University's King's Buildings campus.

Scientists support African drug resistance fight

Edinburgh researchers have contributed to a Zimbabwean initiative to tackle the threat of growing resistance to antibiotics.

University of Edinburgh staff recognised in New Year’s Honours

Many congratulations to the University of Edinburgh staff members who have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list.

Meal times may be key to managing malaria

Malaria infections might be brought under control by managing the eating habits of infected people or animals, according to a new study.

Street dogs to benefit from app that keeps canine health on track

Improved care for street dogs is the goal of a new smartphone app devised by an international team of animal welfare experts.

Dolly scientist backs drive to tackle Parkinson’s

Professor Sir Ian Wilmut – who led the team that created Dolly the sheep – has backed an initiative to tackle Parkinson’s disease, after being diagnosed with the condition.

Probe into farm animals could help treat drug-resistant bacteria

Growing threats to public health could be addressed by cutting-edge research that reveals how farm animals contribute to the spread of drug-resistant bacteria, a University of Edinburgh study suggests.

Partnership boosts cystic fibrosis therapy bid

Experts at the University of Edinburgh are teaming up with leading figures from industry to advance development of a gene therapy for cystic fibrosis.

Edinburgh secures prestigious ‘6th WORLD ONE HEALTH CONGRESS’

Scotland’s capital will host the esteemed 6th WORLD ONE HEALTH CONGRESS in 2020, following a successful competitive bid process against other European cities.

Imaging advance to speed quest for cell therapies

Cancer treatments that involve transplanting cells into patients could move forward faster thanks to a new imaging system.

Stem cell liver implants show promise

Liver tissue grown from stem cells could one day replace the need for transplants, research suggests.

Global bid to decode DNA of all life on Earth

Experts have joined a bid to examine the genetic code of all 1.5 million animals, plants and other forms of life on Earth.

Investing in research and innovation

Businesses will benefit from investment of £5 million into the national Interface programme, helping to match them to Scotland’s world-leading academic expertise.

Gene study boosts bid to keep British bees safe from disease

A team led by the University of Edinburgh analysed the entire genetic makeup of bee colonies from across the UK and compared them with recently imported bees.

Lucky pup recovers after needle operation

Vets at The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies Hospital for Small Animals used an innovative technique to remove a metal sewing needle from neck of Yorkshire Terrier.

£79m supercomputer set to boost UK capability

The University of Edinburgh is to host a £79 million national supercomputer that will be five times quicker than the UK’s current capabilities.

£6m boost to train doctors in cancer research

A multimillion pound boost to transform training for doctors undertaking cancer research seeks to retain women scientists in the field.

Converge announce University-led innovation finalists

The finalists for Converge 2019 illustrates how Scotland’s Universities are competing on the global stage with ground breaking innovations.

Research to probe how Covid-19 affects people

Dr Kenneth Baillie, is leading a major new research project that seeks to increase our understanding of COVIDー19 and its impact on the body, with £4.9m from the UK Government’s rapid response call.

New centre boosts Scottish biomedical sector

A new research centre to develop and manufacture medical devices in Scotland has been launched.

SRUC joins global network

Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has joined a network of universities across the world committed to sustainable, global development.

Researchers develop mathematical model to predict the spread of airborne diseases

Researchers from Heriot-Watt University and the University of Edinburgh have developed a mathematical model of droplet migration.

Experts are upbeat about quest for Covid treatment

University scientists join a multi-million euro consortium seeking treatments for Covid-19 and are optimistic.

University of Edinburgh joins quantum leap in computing

A team of Edinburgh scientists are part of a national consortium that will build and operate Britain’s first commercial quantum computer.

Caffeine delivers insight into drug resistance

The management of fungal infections in plants and humans could be transformed by a breakthrough in understanding how fungi develop resistance to drugs.

Clean sweep for female entrepreneurs at Converge 2020 Awards

Female entrepreneurs have emerged as winners from the three main ‘Challenge’ categories in the 2020 Converge Awards, Scotland’s annual celebration of academic innovation and entrepreneurship.

Adaptability of bird flu poses threat to poultry

Commercial poultry should be protected from the risk of contracting harmful bird flu from migrating flocks, research suggests.

Face coverings can cut risk of coronavirus spread

A range of face masks could all potentially help reduce Covid-19 transmission, a study shows.

Finalists revealed in 6th Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards

Interface shortlist for 6th Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards highlights several business-academic collaborations within Midlothian Science Zone.

Supporting young people at heart of new scheme

The University of Edinburgh has joined an initiative that aims to create learning and job opportunities for young people to help combat the impact of Covid-19.

Researchers foster ideas for large animal studies

Scientific and medical experts are considering possible projects for the forthcoming Large Animal Research and Imaging Facility.

Widely available antibiotics could target common strains of superbug

A combination of antibiotics and a drug used to treat kidney infections could effectively treat a common superbug and limit the impact of antibiotic resistance.

Sepsis treatment quest focuses on genes

Pioneering research is to focus on the role genes play in determining how likely people are to die from infection in the hope it will speed the search for new medicines.

Gene study shows couples have similar lifespan

People tend to unwittingly choose a life partner who is likely to have a comparable life expectancy, research suggests.

Hen eggs set to crack future drug production

Chickens that are genetically modified to produce human proteins in their eggs can offer a cost-effective method of producing certain types of drugs, research suggests.

Long-read DNA analysis can give rise to errors

Advanced technologies that read long strings of DNA can produce flawed data that could affect genetic studies, experts warn.

Teaching tools aid students in developing key practical skills

Inexpensive 3D models help veterinary undergraduates practise essential surgical procedures.

Easter Bush Campus retains Gold Sustainability Award

The Easter Bush Campus is delighted to have received a Gold Office Award whilst The Roslin Institute has also retained its Gold Lab Award.

The Roslin Institute reveals a Converge Challenge top 30 finalist

The Roslin Institute has a Converge Challenge 2017 top 30 finalist with Lissa Herron and Eggcellent Proteins.

University of Edinburgh to play pivotal role in creating Data Capital of Europe

The University of Edinburgh will be a key partner in a major initiative that seeks to make Edinburgh and its surrounding region the European leader for applying data science to products and services.

Royal launch for sculpture by Kelpies’ creator

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has unveiled a new sculpture by the creator of The Kelpies at the University of Edinburgh’s Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.

Ministers’ visit puts seal on City Region Deal

UK Prime Minister Theresa May and Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon have visited the University of Edinburgh to formally agree the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal.

Researchers play key role in Science Festival

Experts from across the University of Edinburgh are sharing their knowledge with audiences at Edinburgh Science from 6 to 21 April.

Wild animals’ immune systems decline with age, sheep study finds

It is well established that weakened immune systems in old age affect people’s health and fitness, but a study suggests that it is also an issue for wild animals.

Climate lessons could aid antibiotics challenge

Efforts to control the rise of antibiotic resistance could be informed by lessons learned from the climate change crisis, research suggests.

Europe’s first regional data innovation centre hosted in Edinburgh

Hewlett Packard Enterprise powers the Edinburgh International Data Facility with software, HPC and AI solutions.

Monitoring wildlife could limit risk of pandemics

Surveillance of potentially infectious organisms in wild animals and wildlife products could help limit the likelihood of emerging diseases.

Data gets to root of crop yields problem

The resilience and yields of food crops worldwide could be improved by a new technique that monitors the growth of plant roots, scientists say.

Study gives clues on animal origin of coronavirus

Scientists identified genes that are specific to coronaviruses affecting bats and pangolins.

Genetic code could predict severity of Covid-19 in patients

Researchers are to study the genetic blueprints of severely ill Covid-19 patients to find out why the disease affects some more seriously than others and suggest potential treatments.

Student award aids efforts to safeguard hedgehogs

Student Experience Grant enables further measures to encourage and protect wildlife at Easter Bush site.

Wobble Genomics launches with £1.2m investment to unlock RNA promise

Spin out from the University of Edinburgh could help boost the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of diseases by unlocking new potential from RNA sequencing.

National assessment highlights University of Edinburgh's research excellence

The University of Edinburgh’s position as one of the UK’s leading research universities has been reaffirmed by the results of the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF).

Pollination is key for fruitful oilseed rape crop

When oilseed rape experiences a lack of pollination it allocates more resources to plant growth and flowering – producing less robust plants.

Animal welfare event focuses on emotions

Insights into how animals experience feelings and emotions explored at a public event dedicated to animal welfare at The Roslin Institute.

Where there’s muck, there’s brass

A new use for cow dung is being explored, in a study led by scientists at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), to convert into a sustainable material of the future.

Event celebrates UK innovations in agriculture

Bill Gates and Government Minister Penny Mordaunt are to showcase how communities worldwide are being helped by innovative agricultural research during a visit to the University of Edinburgh’s Easter Bush Campus.

Global coronavirus research and innovation network launched

New global coronavirus research and innovation network launches to bring together researchers from animal and human coronavirus communities including University of Edinburgh and Roslin Institute.

SRUC research ranked as number one in UK

The research power of Agriculture, Food and Veterinary Sciences at SRUC and the University of Edinburgh has been ranked as number one in the UK based on the quality and breadth of work.