College news

Current news and research updates form around the College and wider University. Older items can be viewed in our archive section at the bottom of the page.

News listing

Publication date

Hundreds of genes linked to intelligence in global study

13 March, 2018

More than 500 genes linked to intelligence have been identified in the largest study of its kind.

Documentary heads south by southwest

12 March, 2018

A documentary by a filmmaker based in Edinburgh College of Art has been showcased at one of the…

Historian’s book welcomed at Royal Irish Academy

12 March, 2018

A new book by History Professor Alvin Jackson has been launched by Taoiseach (Irish prime minister…

Startup Festival showcases social innovation

05 March, 2018

Businesses innovators from leading social enterprises are headlining a festival of free events…

Academics join Royal Society of Edinburgh

27 February, 2018

Edinburgh scholars are among the leading figures from academia, public service, business and the…