The commonly prescribed drug that could reduce schizophrenia risk Scientists may have found a new use for the ‘broad-spectrum’ antibiotic commonly used to treat infections and acne The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025
Beef, pork, chicken: the world loves cheap meat. If people knew what really goes in it, that love affair would be over Antibiotic use in farming is now rampant. How meat is produced in China may mean the drugs you need here won’t work, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2025
UK-Led Study Uncovers Child Abuse Horrors: 15 Million European Kids Face Sexual Assault, Girls Hit Hardest in 'Safe' Homes As of 31 March 2019, 49,570 children in England and 4,810 children in Wales were in local authority care due to abuse or neglect. International Business Times UK · Oct 10, 2025
Hundreds of Edinburgh University staff and students join pro-Palestinian protest Protesters rejected Sir Keir Starmer’s assertion that holding a demonstration on the anniversary of the October 7 attacks was ‘un-British’. Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2025
‘Avalanche’ of child abuse and sexual exploitation taking place behind closed doors: ‘It’s a hidden emergency’ Almost 20 per cent of children reported experiencing online solicitation or grooming before they turned 18 The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025
‘Avalanche’ of child abuse and exploitation taking place in private – study An analysis by researchers based in Scotland produced new insights into the scale of sexual assault and rape of children. Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2025
Colon cancer is on the rise among young people – and research points to one major culprit If smoking was the cancer villain of the 20th century, eating ultra-processed food may be its 21st-century counterpart, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2025
Chris Hoy launches scholarship to support young athletes in university A SCHOLARSHIP for young athletes in university has been launched by Sir Chris Hoy to help them develop their “exceptional talent” in sport and… The National (Scotland) · Sep 25, 2025
2000 Edinburgh University staff and students call for emergency Israel vote MORE than 2000 staff and students at the University of Edinburgh have called for an emergency vote to force divestment from firms supporting the… The National (Scotland) · Sep 23, 2025
Tory MSP accused of politically motivated attack on Scottish slavery links research A TORY MSP has been accused of making politically motivated attacks on slavery research in Scotland. The National (Scotland) · Sep 14, 2025
Why have energy drinks been banned for under-16s in England? The real question is why it wasn’t done sooner Expecting parents to police kids’ intake of a psychoactive drug is unrealistic and unfair given the power of social media, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2025
Edinburgh Uni lecturers walk out on first of five days of industrial action The University and College Union said it is ‘taking steps’ to extend its mandate for industrial action, which expires in November. The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025
Edinburgh University lecturers begin 5-day walkout amid dispute over £140m cuts LECTURERS and other staff at the University of Edinburgh are set to begin a five-day walkout in a dispute over plans to cut £140 million from the… The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2025
University lecturers stage five-day walkout during freshers week They are protesting the ‘largest ever’ budget cuts at the institution The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2025
Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2025 Edinburgh University lecturers begin walkout amid dispute over £140m cuts plan The University and College Union said cutting staff would amount to ‘academic vandalism on an unprecedented scale’.
Evening Standard · Aug 28, 2025 University warns of ‘urgent financial challenges’ as new redundancy scheme opens The principal of the University of Edinburgh said the situation is placing the ‘stability’ of the university sector ‘under threat’.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 28, 2025 Edinburgh University opens voluntary redundancy scheme amid 'financial challenges' The University of Edinburgh has opened a voluntary redundancy scheme for some staff, as it says the higher education sector is facing “urgent…
Evening Standard · Aug 28, 2025 Extreme rain linked to train derailment likelier due to climate change – study The likelihood of such downpours would increase by up to 40% if the world warms by more than two degrees above pre-industrial levels, scientists said.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 28, 2025 'Scotland is our home now': Yemeni artist couple on finding hope in Edinburgh “During the first two or three years we were having thoughts that maybe if we open our eyes, Edinburgh and this feeling of safety will all have…
LiveScience · Aug 20, 2025 6,300 years ago, dozens of people were murdered in grisly victory celebrations in France More than 6,000 years ago, invaders were captured in northeastern France before being tortured and mutilated.
Euronews · Aug 13, 2025 Could cats one day help scientists find new treatments for dementia? Cats develop dementia similarly to humans, a finding that could support efforts to develop new treatments for both human and feline dementia, the researchers said.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2025 RFK Jr has slashed vaccine research. You need to know how perilous that is for the world The avian flu virus is now just one mutation away from easier transmission among humans. Trump’s health chief is a grave risk to world health, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh
LiveScience · Aug 6, 2025 Huge study of ME/CFS reveals genetic 'hotspots' linked to the debilitating syndrome A large study of ME/CFS included more than 15,000 people and identified eight locations in the genome linked to the disease.
The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2025 The key genetic difference ME sufferers have from others – and what it means Scientists said the findings offer the first robust evidence that genes contribute to a person’s chance of developing the disease
Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2025 People with ME have key genetic differences to other people, study finds The DecodeME study is described the largest of its kind in the world.