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Examining nationalism

May 22, 2013
Examining nationalism

Themes of nationalism and globalism will be under scrutiny at a major University event.
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500th clinical trial patient recruited

May 21, 2013
500th clinical trial patient recruited

Patients suffering from high blood pressure could be helped by a UK-wide clinical trial aimed at improving treatments.
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Honorary degree bolsters Russian ties

May 21, 2013
Honorary degree bolsters Russian ties

University Principal, Professor Sir Timothy O’Shea, has been recognised for his work in educational technology.
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Hope for Scots with bowel diseases

May 20, 2013
Hope for Scots with bowel diseases


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Shortlist features voices old and new

May 20, 2013
Shortlist features voices old and new

An exciting mix of respected writers and emerging talent forms the shortlist of Britain’s oldest literary awards.
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Edinburgh Graduate Recruitment Fair

May 16, 2013
Edinburgh Graduate Recruitment Fair

A great chance to find out about a range of jobs, courses, voluntary and travel opportunities open to you after graduation.
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A mass audience with Higgs

May 14, 2013
A mass audience with Higgs


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Passage to India

May 13, 2013
Passage to India

University students are invited to take part in the educational trip of a lifetime.
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Global Justice Academy launched

May 10, 2013
Global Justice Academy launched

A new Global Justice Academy has been established to help tackle major challenges faced by people around the world.
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Improved health monitoring

May 10, 2013
Improved health monitoring

Mothers and babies could benefit from improvements in tracking how medical interventions reach developing nations.
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Engaging the wider world

May 10, 2013
Engaging the wider world

Life as a University academic isn't just about lecturing students and carrying out research in your chosen field; it is also about engaging the wider world in your area of interest.
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Understanding patient satisfaction

May 9, 2013
Understanding patient satisfaction

Patient satisfaction with surgery depends on a wide range of factors, researchers say.
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Key roles seek to widen appeal of Gaelic

May 9, 2013
Key roles seek to widen appeal of Gaelic

A renowned expert in Gaelic and Gaelic language policy has been appointed to Scotland’s oldest Professorial Chair of Celtic.
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The Big Idea

May 9, 2013
The Big Idea

A new podcast is giving the University an innovative way to share its big ideas with the world.
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New chapel praised

May 9, 2013
New chapel praised

The new chapel at St Albert's Catholic Chaplaincy in George Square has won two architecture accolades.
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£4 million study of social issues

May 9, 2013
£4 million study of social issues

Pressing issues such as crime rates, racial segregation, and social inequality are among concerns to be addressed by experts in a £4 million research initiative.
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Scientists make key stem cell discovery

May 9, 2013
Scientists make key stem cell discovery

Scientists have made a fundamental discovery about how the properties of embryonic stem cells are controlled.
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Nuclear physics collaboration takes off

May 9, 2013
Nuclear physics collaboration takes off

Nuclear physics research is set to benefit from a major international project.
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Study finds dual approach to politics

May 9, 2013
Study finds dual approach to politics

Britain lacks clarity in its approach to world politics because there is no united vision between Government departments, according to research.
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Sunshine could benefit health

May 9, 2013
Sunshine could benefit health

Exposing skin to sunlight may help to reduce blood pressure.
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Supporting Chinese theatre

April 25, 2013
Supporting Chinese theatre

A new Sino-Scottish theatre project is to feature at the University.
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