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

Causes of loneliness differ between generations

10 March, 2020

People of different generations are equally lonely but for different reasons, a study suggests.

College staff become Royal Society Fellows

05 March, 2020

Five professors from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences have been named as Royal Society…

Tribute to be unveiled at writer’s former home

02 March, 2020

A plaque honouring an eminent 20th century writer is to be unveiled at a University institute based…

President’s letter reveals his love of farming

20 February, 2020

He is revered by many as master politician … now a letter written by US President George Washington…

Degree puts cultural performance centre stage

12 February, 2020

Music, dance and storytelling are key elements in the first formal performance programme to be…

Award celebrates Scotland-China partnership

12 February, 2020

A collaboration with the Universities of Edinburgh and Donghua in Shanghai has won an award…