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

Elite sport linked with osteoarthritis risk

23 November, 2022

Competing at elite level in sport is linked with an increased risk of developing osteoarthritis and…

Experts urge action on medical test kit waste

21 November, 2022

Spiralling use of throwaway medical testing kits is having a major environmental impact that must…

Health experts target ambitious Olympic goals

02 November, 2022

Sports scientists and medical researchers from Edinburgh are to jointly lead an initiative focused…

Artists reflect on how we honour the past

31 October, 2022

Arresting artworks that explore how people’s remembrances of the past are more fragile than they…

Gene study identifies DNA variants linked to dyslexia

26 October, 2022

Scientists have for the first time pinpointed a large number of genes that are reliably associated…

App taps into distant past in bid to aid tolerance

26 October, 2022

An Edinburgh heritage expert has helped create a digital education resource that seeks to promote…

Green spaces in cities linked to crime risk, a study shows

11 October, 2022

Maintaining green parks and gardens in cities has the potential to lower the risk of crime,…

Festival shines a light on books and belief

07 October, 2022

Acclaimed authors, writers and speakers will explore belief from a range of perspectives at a…

Tech start-ups urged to contact analysts early

28 September, 2022

Start-up ventures providing services to technology companies should engage with business analysts…

Experts assess digital impact on Muslim lives

06 September, 2022

How digital technology is shaping European Muslims’ views on a range of faith-related issues will…