College news

Current news from and relating to the College can be found in this section, along with research updates. Older items can still be viewed in our archive section.

News listing

Publication date

Music in childhood boosts brains in later life

29 August, 2022

Taking up a musical instrument in childhood and adolescence is associated with improved thinking…

Research hub for student mental health launched

29 August, 2022

A new network to boost research into student mental health and wellbeing in Scotland has been…

Pitch perfect tales win James Tait Black Prizes

24 August, 2022

A journey into Indian classical music by an author, performer and vocalist and an interweaving…

Graduate show aglow with students creative spark

22 August, 2022

A new stream of design and artistic talent are revealing their fresh creations at the celebrated…

Experts take long view to aid Olympians’ health

08 August, 2022

Health experts from Edinburgh have launched a global research initiative to better understand how…

Historian unearths hidden Van Gogh self-portrait

02 August, 2022

A previously unknown Vincent van Gogh painting has been discovered as the result of research by an…

Campus comes alive as festival audiences return

01 August, 2022

Edinburgh’s campus will be buzzing with festival crowds once more this August as the city passes a…

Scholar recognised with British Academy honour

26 July, 2022

Professor Cristina Iannelli has been recognised by the UK’s national academy for the humanities and…

Research scheme to boost healthcare in Lothian

25 July, 2022

Staff in Nursing Studies are to play a key role in an initiative that helps healthcare…

Natural foods appeal to children, study finds

22 July, 2022

Children are more likely to prefer foods they believe to be natural to man-made options, rating…