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The following news articles were published in 2024:
Old College protest: a statement from the Principal
Since 5 May 2024, a group of people have been occupying the Old College Quad in protest about the ongoing conflict in Israel and Palestine. This follows a number of similar protests taking place in campuses across the UK, the USA and the world over the last few weeks.
Research initiative to build collaborative and creative AI futures
A £2.4 million initiative has been launched to help organisations develop solutions for pressing questions around the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI).
Travel emissions show promising drop
Carbon emissions from University business travel have decreased by a third compared with pre-pandemic data from 2018/19.
Statement on Old College Quad protest
A small group of people are occupying the Old College Quad in protest of the ongoing conflict in Israel and Palestine.
Study pinpoints cell that helps liver heal
A type of cell responsible for repairing damaged liver tissue has been uncovered for the first time by scientists.
Inherited traits can be overstated, study shows
Behavioural similarities between parents and their offspring are less marked than is often suggested, a study shows.
Creative costumes bring characters to life in thrilling show
Designs inspired by Norse mythology and The Chronicles of Narnia are among the enchanting creations that will take to the stage for Edinburgh College of Art’s Performance Costume Show.
Data centre heat to be reused in University buildings
The University is among several organisations to share grants from a new Scottish Government net zero fund.
University at forefront of sustainable research initiative
The University has become an early adopter of a national initiative to deliver environmental sustainability in research and innovation practices.
New method could cut waste from drug production
Scientists have developed a sustainable new way of making complex molecules, which could greatly reduce waste produced during drug manufacturing, a study suggests.
National centre to tackle rare lung diseases
A £9.4 million collaborative research centre will accelerate improved tests, treatments and potentially cures for thousands of people living with rare respiratory diseases.
Dementia patients at risk from antipsychotic drugs
Use of antipsychotic drugs in people with dementia is associated with higher risks of a range of serious health outcomes compared with non-use, according to a study.