Edinburgh University

Professor Peter Higgs speaking to the media at a press conference in Edinburgh after being awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 2013

Edinburgh University

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Nobel Prize-winning Scottish university professor who posited Higgs boson dies

Scientists with Scottish universities have identified a new treatment to detect signs of MND

Scientists with Scottish universities have identified a new treatment to detect signs of MND

Aberdeen University

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Scientists with Scottish universities discover 'game-changing' tool to identify MND

Protesters occupied the building on Monday evening

Protesters occupied the building on Monday evening

Edinburgh University

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Protesters occupy Scottish university building over 'investment in Israeli arms'

Simon Fanshawe was a founding member of Stonewall but has since distanced himself from the charity

Simon Fanshawe was a founding member of Stonewall but has since distanced himself from the charity

Edinburgh University

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LGBT+ staff network demands removal of Simon Fanshawe as Edinburgh University rector

Founder, artificial intelligence and robotics PhD student Ebtehal Alotaibi with the robot

Founder, artificial intelligence and robotics PhD student Ebtehal Alotaibi with the robot

Edinburgh University

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Scottish students able to order takeaway to be delivered by robot

Hundreds of protesters turned up to denounce the film screening

Hundreds of protesters turned up to denounce the film screening

Edinburgh University

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Hundreds turn out to protest as Adult Human Female screening goes ahead

Tom Gillingwater in the University of Edinburgh Skull Room as the skulls of four Taiwanese tribal warriors killed nearly 150 years ago are repatriated

Tom Gillingwater in the University of Edinburgh Skull Room as the skulls of four Taiwanese tribal warriors killed nearly 150 years ago are repatriated

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Scottish museums are at the forefront of efforts to return the plunder of empire

Evie Bell and Alex Morzeria-Davis have been members of Edinburgh Student Housing Co-operative for a year

Evie Bell and Alex Morzeria-Davis have been members of Edinburgh Student Housing Co-operative for a year

Edinburgh University

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'It feels like home': Inside the Scottish housing co-op keeping rents below £400

Edinburgh University topped the table for the amount of waste and carbon it produces

Edinburgh University topped the table for the amount of waste and carbon it produces

Edinburgh University

Scots universities have highest carbon footprint per student in the UK

Workers across 10 different universities in Scotland will be balloted for strike action

Workers across 10 different universities in Scotland will be balloted for strike action

Edinburgh University

Workers at 10 Scottish universities balloted for strike action

Glasgow University student Jess Wilson protests in her gown before graduating with a 'qualified' degree

Glasgow University student Jess Wilson protests in her gown before graduating with a 'qualified' degree

Edinburgh University

Students left feeling 'forgotten' as graduations kick off amid marking boycott

Professor Peter Mathieson said such a move is 'beyond my control'.

Professor Peter Mathieson said such a move is 'beyond my control'.

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Ending free university tuition for wealthy should be 'considered' says principal

Janey Jones is the author of The Edinburgh Seven

Janey Jones is the author of The Edinburgh Seven

Edinburgh University

New book tells story of seven pioneering Edinburgh medical students

The University of Edinburgh should be encouraging rigorous debate, not shutting it down

The University of Edinburgh should be encouraging rigorous debate, not shutting it down

Edinburgh University

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Ruth Wishart: Scottish universities must be champions of free speech and debate

'I am a graduate of Edinburgh University and I am ashamed of its failure', Joanna Cherry writes

'I am a graduate of Edinburgh University and I am ashamed of its failure', Joanna Cherry writes

Edinburgh University

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Joanna Cherry: I'll challenge Edinburgh Uni over failure to screen Adult Human Female

Protesters at Edinburgh University following the cancellation of Adult Human Female for the second time

Protesters at Edinburgh University following the cancellation of Adult Human Female for the second time

Edinburgh University

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Edinburgh University bosses 'disappointed' following Adult Human Female cancellation

The University of Edinburgh has dismissed calls from transgender students to cancel the rescheduled screening of Adult Human Female

The University of Edinburgh has dismissed calls from transgender students to cancel the rescheduled screening of Adult Human Female

Edinburgh University

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'We feel alone': Transgender students speak out over Adult Human Female screening

Less than one-fifth of Edinburgh students backed the ban on meat and dairy

Less than one-fifth of Edinburgh students backed the ban on meat and dairy

Edinburgh University

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Meat remains on the menu at Edinburgh University after failed vegan vote

It is likely that the gene mutation originates from a founder individual on the island at least 250 years ago

It is likely that the gene mutation originates from a founder individual on the island at least 250 years ago

Aberdeen University

Scientists link gene mutation increasing cancer risk to Orkney islands

Edinburgh University Young Greens at a pride march with councillors Jule Bandel and Ben Parker

Edinburgh University Young Greens at a pride march with councillors Jule Bandel and Ben Parker

Edinburgh University

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‘Independence has to be seen as means to an end’: Young Scots fight for their future

Erin Reid hiking in the Scottish outdoors

Erin Reid hiking in the Scottish outdoors

Edinburgh University

Edinburgh student and hillwalker creates period kit for outdoor adventurers

The research found some

The research found some

Aberdeen University

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New analysis reveals ‘unexpected’ views on currency after independence

Edinburgh University has been at the centre of controversy over the Adult Human Female film

Edinburgh University has been at the centre of controversy over the Adult Human Female film

Edinburgh University

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Kevin McKenna: Scenes at Edinburgh film screening were like Iran or North Korea

The university resisted calls from some staff and students to cancel the film screening

The university resisted calls from some staff and students to cancel the film screening

Edinburgh University

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Students block 'Adult Human Female' film screening at Edinburgh University

The University said it is 'committed' to freedom of expression and is allowing the screening to go ahead

The University said it is 'committed' to freedom of expression and is allowing the screening to go ahead

Edinburgh University

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Edinburgh University accused of ‘cavalier attitude’ towards transphobia concerns

The screening is set to take place in a lecture theatre in George Square

The screening is set to take place in a lecture theatre in George Square

Edinburgh University

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Union calls for cancellation of ‘transphobic’ film screening at Edinburgh University

Edinburgh-based author and activist Jessica Gaitan Johannesson

Edinburgh-based author and activist Jessica Gaitan Johannesson

The writers using literature to help change story of the climate crisis

The new payment system at Edinburgh University has been labelled not fit for purpose after workers and students had to pay out of their own pocket to cover expenses

The new payment system at Edinburgh University has been labelled not fit for purpose after workers and students had to pay out of their own pocket to cover expenses

Edinburgh University

Scottish university staff left to pick up the tab for their own expenses

Anna Brailsford is the CEO of Code First Girls

Anna Brailsford is the CEO of Code First Girls

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Edinburgh University

'We want to create a community': Coding company CEO wants more Scottish women in tech roles

The endeavour team found success with the launch of their Darwin III rocket - Image Credit: endeavour

The endeavour team found success with the launch of their Darwin III rocket - Image Credit: endeavour

Edinburgh University

Success for Scottish team at European Rocketry Challenge

The 40,000ft ² National Robotarium building was opened on Wednesday

The 40,000ft ² National Robotarium building was opened on Wednesday

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

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UK's largest and most advanced robotics centre opens in Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh is leading the research into ME

The University of Edinburgh is leading the research into ME

Edinburgh University

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People living with ME invited to take part in major genetic study

Researchers found a drug which help protects against the death of motor neurone

Researchers found a drug which help protects against the death of motor neurone

Edinburgh University

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Edinburgh researchers take 'important step' in finding treatment for MND

The former rector of Glasgow University has called for Confucius institutes to close

The former rector of Glasgow University has called for Confucius institutes to close

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Scottish Universities face increasing pressure to close Confucius institutes

Students will be able to visit Edinburgh under the new scheme

Students will be able to visit Edinburgh under the new scheme

Edinburgh University

Scots university offers 'sanctuary scholarships' to Ukrainian students

Researchers at the University of Edinburgh’s Centre for Genomic and Experimental Medicine worked on the app

Researchers at the University of Edinburgh’s Centre for Genomic and Experimental Medicine worked on the app

Edinburgh University

Scottish researchers develop phone app to aid gout sufferers

Scotland can take on China to restore freedom in Hong Kong, campaigners say

Scotland can take on China to restore freedom in Hong Kong, campaigners say

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Scotland can take on China to restore freedom in Hong Kong, campaigners say

The student said classrooms at Edinburgh University are poorly ventilated with up to 15 students crammed into a small space

The student said classrooms at Edinburgh University are poorly ventilated with up to 15 students crammed into a small space

Edinburgh University

Student with diabetes makes complaint after university says she must attend in person

Professor Sir Tom Devine said there was a danger the review’s findings could “simply magnify” the city’s 'public embarrassment'

Professor Sir Tom Devine said there was a danger the review’s findings could “simply magnify” the city’s 'public embarrassment'

Edinburgh University

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Tom Devine casts doubt over ‘impartiality’ of plaque review

Tom Devine says he is consulting lawyers

Tom Devine says he is consulting lawyers

Edinburgh University

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Tom Devine accuses Scottish universities of 'conspiracy of silence'

Sir Geoff Palmer (left) branded Sir Tom Devine a 'racist' amid a row over Edinburgh's links to the slave trade

Sir Geoff Palmer (left) branded Sir Tom Devine a 'racist' amid a row over Edinburgh's links to the slave trade

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Tom Devine demands 'public apology' from Geoff Palmer over 'racism' attack

Sir Geoff Palmer (left) has faced calls from Sir Tom Devine to step down from chairing two reviews into Edinburgh links to the slave trade

Sir Geoff Palmer (left) has faced calls from Sir Tom Devine to step down from chairing two reviews into Edinburgh links to the slave trade

Edinburgh University

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Top Scots academics in 'racism' row over Edinburgh's links to slavery

Rev Dr Urzula Glienecke as a student activist with friends and the Latvian flag, which was banned under communism

Rev Dr Urzula Glienecke as a student activist with friends and the Latvian flag, which was banned under communism

Church of Scotland

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'Joy' as former Iron Curtain democracy activist becomes Kirk chaplain

Edinburgh University row over definition of antisemitism adopted by institution

Edinburgh University row over definition of antisemitism adopted by institution

Edinburgh University

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Scottish university staff row over adopted definition of antisemitism

Fewer Scottish students are studying arts and humanities at both Edinburgh University, above, and St Andrew’s University

Fewer Scottish students are studying arts and humanities at both Edinburgh University, above, and St Andrew’s University

Edinburgh University

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Lack of Scots students at leading universities could create crisis of leadership

Edinburgh University succeeded in a triumphant victory

Edinburgh University succeeded in a triumphant victory

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Edinburgh 'smash' Cambridge in triumphant University Challenge victory

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