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What would a more sustainable World Cup look like?

Qatar’s World Cup is ending on Sunday, but the climate pledges that were central to the gas-rich Gulf nation’s successful bid to host the event are staying in the world of mega sporting events

The Independent UK

Greta Thunberg reaches out to Edinburgh students who blocked film screening

CLIMATE activist Greta Thunberg has sent a message of support to Edinburgh students who blocked a screening of a film branded “transphobic” by…

The National (Scotland)

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

STUDENTS at the University of Edinburgh have forced the cancellation of a film screening, which an academic union had previously labelled…

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Students at Edinburgh University block lecture hall over controversial screening

Adult Human Female, a documentary that is said to be a "clear attack on trans people's identities" was to be shown at the university on Wednesday evening before students occupied a lecture theatre in protest of the movie going ahead

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh University accused of ‘cavalier attitude’ towards transphobia concerns

THE University of Edinburgh has been accused of having a “cavalier attitude” towards concerns of transphobia ahead of an upcoming film screening…

The National (Scotland)

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

A UNION is calling on the University of Edinburgh to cancel a film screening due to take place on the campus next week over concerns it will be…

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Dinosaurs were in their prime before asteroid downfall, study finds

Scientists have long debated why non-bird dinosaurs became extinct, while some mammals survived

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Dinosaurs were in their prime before asteroid downfall, study finds - OLD

Scientists have long debated why non-bird dinosaurs became extinct, while some mammals survived.

The Independent UK

AI and robots used to enable faster detection of UTIs

Researchers from both Edinburgh University and Heriot-Watt University are working on the project.

The Independent UK

Edinburgh students join university staff to form vast picket lines in pay dispute

Picket lines have formed across University of Edinburgh campuses and the Scottish Parliament building on Wednesday afternoon as both students and staff oppose the pay offer in the table

Edinburgh Live

The bacteria that causes leprosy can also help regrow human livers

Researchers at the University of Edinburgh found that M. leprae rejuvenated livers, coaxing these organs to grow dramatically.

Inverse

The best way to regrow a liver? With leprosy bacteria

A new study found the leprosy parasite rejuvenates and grows healthy livers in animals. Can this research do away with liver transplants?

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Babies’ antibody response to jabs linked to mode of delivery – study

Researchers looked at the relationship between gut microbes and antibody levels in 120 babies who had been vaccinated.

The Independent UK

'Largest genetic study of ME could finally provide answers around the condition'

Researchers are now inviting people with ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis), also known as CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome), to take part in what will be the world’s largest genetic study of the condition, which affects more than 250,000 Brits

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Bird flu is a huge problem now – but we’re just one mutation away from it getting much worse

If bird flu jumps into the human population and more dangerous strains emerge, it could set off a new pandemic, says Prof Devi Sridhar, the chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The Independent UK

Scientific breakthrough could reduce lung cancer deaths

Researchers hope study can open door to new treatments for disease

The Independent UK

Key protein discovery could help with early lung cancer detection and treatment

Scientists hope the finding will lead to further research and a screening programme to provide earlier diagnosis.

Insider UK

Healthtech and sustainable start-ups win Scottish innovation awards

Rebecca Goss from the University of St Andrews, who founded X-Genix, takes overall prize

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Insider UK

Roslin Technologies closes £11 million Series A funding round

The money will be used to scale up production in line with the growing cultivated meat sector

The Independent UK

Magic-mushroom drug can reduce depression symptoms, study suggests

Psychedelic effects lasted between six to eight hours, and during this time a therapist was in the room to provide psychological support.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh University student left broke and unable to pay rent by payment glitch

An Edinburgh University student has spoken out after the university has failed to pay out his monthly stipend. He says he is at financial risk as it is his main income.

The Guardian - UK

Sunak’s Covid decisions tell us how he might act now. It doesn’t look good for the NHS

His choices as chancellor played a crucial role in the second wave, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The National (Scotland)

What must the Edinburgh Fringe do to ensure its survival as world's biggest arts festival?

EARLIER this month, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society – the organisation that coordinates the world’s biggest arts programme – concluded a…

The National (Scotland)

Success for Scottish team at European Rocketry Challenge

A TEAM from the University of Edinburgh won the Best Payload Award at the European Rocketry Challenge following the successful launch of their…

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh students make history with ground-breaking rocket launch

Endeavour, a team made up of students at the University of Edinburgh, travelled to take part in the European Rocketry Challenge in Ponte de Sor and were pleased to report their Darwin III rocket reached an altitude of 7000m

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