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‘The real issue is change’: Edinburgh University’s first Black philosophy professor on racism and reform

Prof Tommy J Curry reflects on leading the institute’s slavery review – and why it must lead to meaningful action

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the legacies of slavery: the response to Edinburgh’s report must go beyond academia

Editorial: Facing up to the past is crucial. But the real challenge for institutions and the societies they are part of is to act in ways informed by new knowledge

The Guardian - UK

Scottish university apologises for colonial past after slavery links review

THE University of Edinburgh has published a review into historic links to slavery and colonialism following four years of research, and have issued…

The National (Scotland)

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University of Edinburgh publishes Race Review into colonialist past

The report has been published online, amid a public pledge to stamp address racial discrimination and inequality.

Evening Standard

Edinburgh University had ‘outsized’ role in creating racist scientific theories, inquiry finds

Exclusive: Investigation finds one of Britain’s oldest and most prestigious universities benefited from transatlantic slavery and was haven for white supremacist theories

The Guardian - UK

Edinburgh University could unadopt antisemitism definition after report into its colonial links

One of Britain’s oldest and most prestigious universities is reviewing whether to launch divestment drive and drop antisemitism definition

The Guardian - UK

Edinburgh University responds as students stage graduation walk out over Israel links

EDINBURGH University has responded after students led a walk out of their own graduation ceremonies in protest at the institution’s links to…

The National (Scotland)

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First doctors in UK to graduate through part-time study celebrate

The group studied at the University of Edinburgh.

Evening Standard

Is exercise really better than drugs for cancer remission? It’s an appealing idea – but it’s misleading

The healing power of exercise should never be underestimated, but be very cautious about what recent headlines seem to suggest, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK

Scottish university among 'the most financially entangled' to Israel in the UK

A SCOTTISH university has been named as one of "the most financially entangled" institutions in the UK to Israel by a United Nations…

The National (Scotland)

How can RFK Jr ‘Make America healthy again’? He is ignoring the two biggest killers of American children

The US health secretary’s latest report is more interested in vaccine scepticism than the brutal toll inflicted by guns and road traffic accidents, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK

Gaps in genetic testing mean some patients not informed about cancer risk

A new study reveals inconsistencies in genetic testing for Lynch syndrome, potentially leaving cancer patients and their families unaware of their risk of developing other cancers. Lynch syndrome is a rare hereditary condition that elevates the risk of bowel, womb, and ovarian cancers due to a gene mutation affecting DNA…

The Independent UK

More testing needed for genetic cancer risk as too many women ‘missed’, experts say

A rare hereditary condition can elevate the risk of several kinds of cancer

The Independent UK

Women with genetic cancer risk being ‘missed’ due to testing gaps – study

Some cancer patients have Lynch syndrome, which needs to be confirmed by genetic testing.

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Bowel cancer cells can ‘shapeshift’ to enable aggressive spread, research finds

Scientists hope the discovery will lead to improved treatments.

The Independent UK

Scientists celebrate bowel cancer breakthrough in bid to tackle surge in young people

Bowel cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in the UK

The Independent UK

University of Edinburgh lecturers to walk out over planned £140m cuts

The University and College Union said it is ‘not too late’ for management to avert industrial action.

Evening Standard

MSPs challenge university principal on pay and perks amid £140m savings goal

Holyrood Education Committee convener Douglas Ross questioned University of Edinburgh principal Professor Sir Peter Mathieson.

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Tom’s Hardware

Team creates 3D-printed "soft robot" that walks off the machine that made it

The University of Edinburgh has shared a 3D-printed "soft robot" made by a team of theirs who claim it can walk off the machine that made it.

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King Charles Talked a "Daunted" Prince William Out of One Decision That Could Have Changed the Monarchy Forever

William nearly made a huge move in his twenties.

The National (Scotland)

Scientists create robots which can walk out of the printers that made them

The world’s first soft robots made from plastic and no electronic parts have been developed by scientists at Edinburgh University

The National (Scotland)

David Smith MBE: Goodburn's story shows sport can steady mind when body betrays us

The Guardian - UK

Children are speaking to strangers online – and grooming is on the rise. This is how to protect them

Parents are used to worrying about walking home alone and sleepovers, but games and messaging apps pose new risks, says Devi Sridhar of the University of Edinburgh

Evening Standard

Long-term drought could cause ‘profound change’ in Amazon rainforest – study

Researchers believe climate change may cause the death of large trees and reduce the area’s ability to act as a carbon sink.

The National (Scotland)

Are Scottish universities at risk from Trump’s attack on DEI?

Donald Trump’s administration is cracking down on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives both at a federal government level and in…

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