College news

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

News listing

Publication date

Feelgood factor shaped by traits more than events, study finds

29 July, 2024

Feelings of satisfaction with life are shaped more by people’s personalities than by their…

Olympics can aid fast-track diplomacy, experts say

26 July, 2024

The Olympics and Paralympics present an unmatched opportunity to build international relations and…

Historian elected as Fellow of prestigious academy

23 July, 2024

An Edinburgh academic has been elected as a Fellow of the British Academy for their distinguished…

Eric Liddell awarded honorary degree 100 years after Olympic Gold win

16 July, 2024

A century on from his gold medal-winning triumph at the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris, sporting hero…

Adults face health threat from lack of physical activity

16 July, 2024

Almost 1.8 billion adults are at risk of illnesses such as heart disease, type-2 diabetes and some…

Data experts urge action on children’s sport

11 July, 2024

Data science specialists are shaping a Scotland-wide initiative that encourages more young people…