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

Experts urge global action on child sex offences

21 December, 2023

The global nature of child sexual exploitation and abuse demands it be treated as an international…

Shipwrecks offer insights into subsea ecology

21 December, 2023

Monitoring marine life around shipwrecks can provide scientists with a trove of data to better…

Projects using data for good awarded medals

30 November, 2023

A group of Edinburgh academics whose research has shed light on global questions have been honoured…

Screen team plays starring role in £75.6m deal

29 November, 2023

The UK’s burgeoning screen and performance industries are to be boosted by a major research and…

LinkedIn triggers feelings of imposter syndrome

24 November, 2023

The use of professional social networking sites such as LinkedIn can stir up feelings of self-doubt…

Events shed light on portrayals of belief in books

31 October, 2023

Acclaimed speakers will explore the relationship between literature and many aspects of belief at a…

Lifelong wellbeing is research festival focus

31 October, 2023

Robots as carers, the impact of reading on wellbeing, and the secrets of healthy relationships are…

Hands-on artwork grapples with ideas of beauty

18 October, 2023

An art installation based on Edinburgh-led research is to feature in a major exhibition that…

Rousing events explore the joy of sound

13 October, 2023

The power of sound is to be celebrated at the first UK-based UNESCO Week of Sound, organised in…

Champions of book prizes to share their craft

04 October, 2023

A visiting writers programme has been launched to celebrate the stellar line-up of authors…