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

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Drama shortlist unveiled

15 October, 2015

Three plays have been short-listed for a drama prize associated with Britain’s oldest literary…

The power of prayer

15 October, 2015

A new survey has revealed most Scots believe in the power of prayer.

Study aims to curb buildings’ energy use

15 October, 2015

University scientists are to help better understand how energy is managed in buildings such as…

College Recognition Awards

15 October, 2015

Staff's good work celebrated at inaugural awards ceremony

Asia links in spotlight

15 October, 2015

Edinburgh will hold a series of events to showcase the University’s links with India and South Asia.

Study aims to help older people

15 October, 2015

Older people living in cities could enjoy better quality of life thanks to new research that brings…

Two units of the College achieve a Gender Equality Charter Mark Bronze level

15 October, 2015

Equality Challenge Unit's (ECU) gender equality charter mark has recognised the School of…

Early reading link to later intelligence

15 October, 2015

Children with strong reading skills are more likely to have higher intelligence levels as young…

Authors join book prize's hall of fame

15 October, 2015

James Tait Black Prize 2014 winners announced.

Scots’ Yes-No vote is focus of free course

15 October, 2015

The constitutional future of Scotland and the UK forms the basis of a new online course.