College news

Current news and research updates form around the College and wider University. Older items can be viewed in our archive section at the bottom of the page.

News listing

Publication date

Scotland’s first total-body PET scanner now operational in Edinburgh

24 June, 2025

A groundbreaking new PET scanner - one of the most advanced medical imaging systems in the world -…

Turning plastic waste into paracetamol

24 June, 2025

Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have developed a groundbreaking way to transform plastic…

Celebrating Research That Makes a Difference: Impact Festival 2025 Highlights

17 June, 2025

The University of Edinburgh’s 2025 Impact Festival brought together researchers and staff to…

Professor Peter Higgins recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

16 June, 2025

Moray House School of Education and Sport expert in outdoor and sustainability education awarded…

University to host UK’s £750 million national supercomputer

12 June, 2025

The University of Edinburgh has been chosen to host the UK’s next national supercomputer, backed by…