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

Sustainable solar lamp wins global design award

10 February, 2020

A solar-powered light that Edinburgh researchers created from recycled plastics and ethically…

Older people switch off from machine learning

06 February, 2020

Older people pick up new skills better when they believe they are learning from another person,…

Second World War stories shared by researchers

20 January, 2020

Stories of Scotland’s contribution to the Second World War are set to be commemorated through the…

Art award win puts AI innovators in spotlight

04 December, 2019

A senior lecturer in Design Informatics has won a global award that celebrates great art created…

Long-lost threads catch the eye in embroidery showcase

02 December, 2019

Delightful embroidery from a remarkable archive of needlework that lay neglected in a cupboard for…

Games can protect thinking skills in older age

25 November, 2019

People who play games – such as cards and board games – are more likely to stay mentally sharp in…