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

2015 James Tait Black winners announced

15 October, 2015

A novel that intertwines global finance, politics and personal relationships, and a biography that…

Paolozzi Tube art to be reborn in Edinburgh

15 October, 2015

Much-loved mosaics designed for a London Underground station by the celebrated sculptor Eduardo…

Iconic Kelpies visit quad

15 October, 2015

Mini versions of the world’s largest equine sculptures are visiting the heart of the University.

Experts discuss refugee crisis on podcast

15 October, 2015

The refugee and migrant crisis is the focus of the latest of the University’s Big Idea podcasts.

CHSS Recognition Awards 2015

15 October, 2015

Staff have been honoured at the 2015 College Recognition Awards Ceremony.

Professor Abrahams to deliver inaugural speech

15 October, 2015

Professor Sharon Abrahams, Personal Chair in Neuropsychology will deliver her Inaugural Lecture …

ECA student wins British Documentary Award

15 October, 2015

An Edinburgh College of Art student's film has triumphed at the British Documentary Awards.

New College Registrar

15 October, 2015

The College of Humanities and Social Science is pleased to announce that Dr Catherine Martin has…

Best Engagement Initiative with the Wider Community

15 October, 2015

Dr Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones, a Senior Lecturer in Ancient History, was presented with the award for…

Music on the Brain

15 October, 2015

Are we fundamentally wired for sound, and what effects do different notes, tones and harmonies,…