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

Personality trait shares genetic link with depression

20 December, 2017

People affected by depression may have genes associated with anxiety, worry and low mood, a study…

Exercise at child’s pace boosts learning

19 December, 2017

A child’s attention and memory improves after exercise, a study suggests.

Splashes of bronze add finishing touch to revamped square

19 December, 2017

A sprinkling of precious metal embedded in paving stones is adding an artistic flourish to a newly…

Study sheds light on meaning of rock art

14 December, 2017

Archaeologists have shed new light on the possible meaning of mysterious rock markings found in…

Law alumnus part of Nobel Peace Prize team

12 December, 2017

An Edinburgh graduate who played a key role in the organisation will receive this year’s Nobel…

Awards success for Law School

07 December, 2017

Edinburgh Law School has achieved a double success at the Law Awards of Scotland 2017.