2016

Brain connections that play a key role in complex thinking skills show the poorest health with advancing age, new research suggests.

Edinburgh academics are key members of a project that aims to build lasting peace in some of the world’s most troubled spots by ensuring women are involved in rebuilding after conflict.

Academics in art, history, classics and law have received a major funding boost from the Leverhulme Trust.

A Business School academic has secured European funding to examine the effectiveness of current mediation services in conflicts between employers and employees.

An Edinburgh student’s bid to bring solar-powered computing to off-grid Kenyan communities has won support from a leading charity.

Muslims in Scotland are more likely to be in higher education or self-employed than the population as a whole, a study shows.

The Global Justice Academy and Edinburgh Law School have won a bid to host a major conference marking the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Researchers in the Acoustics and Audio Group have been awarded prestigious funding through the European Research Council’s Proof of Concept scheme.

Violence against children costs countries in the East Asia and Pacific region more than $200 billion - or nearly two per cent of the area’s Gross Domestic Product.

Fewer than a third of adults in Scotland are doing enough physical activity to develop the muscle, balance and coordination needed for a healthy later life.

Leading research dealing with key social issues will be explored at a series of events next month.

A University archaeologist has been recognised as one of the most promising of his generation.

The battle for the White House will be the focus of a free online course available to students and non-students alike.

A major new parliamentary report, which argues that a global investment in nursing will bring benefits beyond healthcare, includes submissions from Edinburgh academics.

Unearthed footage from the 1930s of dancers performing in the style of the influential choreographer Margaret Morris has inspired new works.

A series of University talks will explore how humans have long used tools to aid the thinking process.

A world authority on reading will seek to enhance our understanding of how we use words, at a University public lecture.

One of the world’s leading experts on cultural economics and policy has been appointed as director of the University’s Centre for Cultural Relations.

The University is to play a starring role in a spectacular light show marking the start of the Edinburgh Festivals.

A treasure trove of artefacts relating to a pioneering educational psychologist feature in a new University exhibition.

The University has announced its partnership with one of Europe’s most influential cultural bodies.

A research project that examined stop and search practices in Scotland and directly led to new laws, has won a major prize.

A short course that gives students the opportunity to attend film premieres and industry events will take place this June.

An online tool has been developed that will help to secure the future of Scottish Gaelic in the digital age.

A new approach to help male remand prisoners tackle drinking problems is being developed.

The Edinburgh Law School has significantly informed a guide for ensuring that new constitutions, particularly those in countries emerging from conflict, are gender-sensitive.

Babies find it easier to learn words with repetitive syllables rather than mixed sounds, a study suggests.

A University academic has directed a feature documentary on Hollywood's first female director.

A unique musical project is seeking volunteers to join a choir that seeks to show how singing together improves mental health.

One of the world’s leading experts on Irish literature will present a provocative view of the Celtic Revival, the influential cultural movement linked with the Easter Rising.

A University Masters course has been recognised by a leading body of industry professionals.

The University and Talbot Rice Gallery have been selected as one of the partners in Scotland’s entry to the world’s most important visual arts event, the Venice Biennale.

Mental agility can be boosted by even a short period of learning a language, a study suggests.

Edinburgh is celebrating the 60th anniversary of Europe’s longest-standing university nursing department.

The winners of the College's Three Minute Thesis heat have been announced.

A fascinating blend of books by debut and award winning authors forms the shortlist of Britain’s oldest literary awards.

An expert from the University has been invited to the White House to talk about using research evidence in policy and practice.

An Edinburgh College of Art student has won a global competition with denim clothing giant, Levi Strauss & Co.

The fictional and real worlds of spying and espionage are being explored during a literary Spy Week organised by the University.

Policymakers have drawn on Edinburgh research to call for increased spending on dementia.

Researchers are invited to contribute to a new online forum exploring the idea of dangerous women.

A new Masters programme on how landscapes and the built environment affect human health and well-being has been launched.

Two University spin-out companies are celebrating major successes.

Europe is divided on the UK remaining part of the single market, were it to leave the European Union, research suggests.

Acclaimed writers, researchers and artists are among those taking part in an online forum to explore the idea of dangerous women.

The University of Edinburgh Moray House School of Education has appointed the UK’s first dance company in residence in partnership with the Traverse Theatre.

Nearly two-thirds of adults in Scotland are meeting national physical activity guidelines in their spare time, the vast majority without playing any sport, research shows.

People are being invited to post images on social media of what the European Union means to them during the build-up to Britain’s referendum on EU membership.

The University’s humanities and social science researchers feature heavily in the major UK research councils’ reports on how research is having an impact.

The Business School has announced a new partnership with Europe's leading specialist electrical and telecommunications retailer and services company, Dixons Carphone. 

The College of Humanities and Social Science is pleased to announce that Dr Catherine Martin has been appointed as the new College Registrar.