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New Masters in Cancer Biology and Precision Oncology aims to support the drive for personalised patient treatment

21 March, 2022

We are delighted to launch a new online Masters programme in Cancer Biology and Precision Oncology,…

Preparing yourself for life after University: Concept to Consumer Masterclass

21 March, 2022

I am a fourth-year undergraduate student at the University of Edinburgh, studying Anatomy and…

Get career-ready with the Concept to Consumer Life Sciences Masterclasses

21 March, 2022

Are you nearing the end of your studies and don’t know what to do after graduation? You may be…

International Women’s Day 2022

09 March, 2022

On Tuesday 8th March 2022, the world celebrates Women's Day! This year's #BreakTheBias…

Five Ways to Wellbeing

02 March, 2022

Thursday 3 March is University Mental Health Day. Here are some ways staff can check in on their…

Funding success for the Sieger lab

02 February, 2022

Congratulations to Dr Dirk Sieger and his lab (Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences) on being…

Research Insights: Our viral future

02 February, 2022

Dr Richard Sloan and Dr Aaron Trent-Irving explore the origins of viruses that have shaped our…

Commemorative plaque unveiling - sponsored by The Physiological Society

02 February, 2022

A Physiological Society Blue Plaque has been unveiled in honour of the pioneering medical scientist…

Neuron article: How the metabolically-expensive, mammalian brain adapts to food scarcity

02 February, 2022

Congratulations to the Rochefort Lab for their published findings in Neuron on how food-restriction…

Nature article: the balance between family life and a career in science

02 February, 2022

Dr Rachel James' (Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences) return to academia on a part-time…

The hidden REF 2021

12 October, 2021

Congratulations to all the team involved in the 'Guide to Pharmacology Project' which won…

Anatomical embalming fluids neutralise the SARS-CoV-2 virus

12 October, 2021

A multi-centre study, involving members of the Anatomy@Edinburgh team, has just published their…

Postdoc Appreciation Week 2021

05 October, 2021

Congratulations to all nominees and winners in Biomedical Sciences who were recognised for their…

Royal Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene grant awards 2021

05 October, 2021

Congratulations to PhD students Dr Keneth Kasozi and Husein Bagulo, from Prof Sue Welburn's…

Congratulations and farewell!

27 July, 2021

Congratulations to Professor Catherina Becker, who was announced as one of six Alexander van…

Staff recognition awards 2021

26 May, 2021

Congratulations to all winners, runner ups, shortlisted and nominated colleagues in the inaugural…

Dr Crispin Jordan wins CMVM Teacher of the Year 2021

25 May, 2021

Congratulation to Crispin Jordan (Biomedical Teaching Organisation) on winning Teacher of the Year …

Prof Jamie Davies awarded the inaugural Wolpert Medal 2021

25 May, 2021

Congratulations to Professor Jamie Davies (Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences) who was awarded the…

Commonwealth Scholarship success for Biomedical Sciences

21 April, 2021

The Deanery of Biomedical Sciences and the The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies have been…

Professor Tara Spires-Jones appointed new President-Elect of the British Neuroscience Association

20 April, 2021

Congratulations to Professor Tara Spires-Jones (Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences, and UK…