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The following news articles were published in 2024:
Cancer gene linked to Scottish island
People with grandparents from a remote Scottish island are more likely than the rest of the UK population to have a version of a gene that increases cancer risk.
Experts advise on sports concussion protocols
Experts at Edinburgh have helped to revise national guidelines on how best to respond to cases of sports-related concussion.
Person-centred autonomous robots focus of AI fellowship
A bold new research centre has secured multi-million pound funding to put human experience at the heart of AI and robotics research.
AI tool predicts risk of emergency hospital visits
Experts have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to more accurately anticipate which patients will require emergency hospital admissions across Scotland.
Net zero funding awards for Edinburgh academics
Two Edinburgh researchers are among the first academics to receive funding from a coalition of universities aiming to help address the climate emergency.
Simon Fanshawe installed as Rector
The author, broadcaster and activist has officially been installed as the 55th University Rector.
Space telescope unveils first piece of cosmic map
A spacecraft has revealed the first section of what is set to be the largest 3D map of the Universe ever made.
Education leaders bring fresh perspectives on impact of crises
Education advocate Sarah Brown and Kainat Riaz, a former classmate of Nobel Prize recipient Malala Yousafzai, will discuss the impact of global crises on education at an event later this month.
Generator system set to transform offshore renewables
A new type of generator developed by Edinburgh engineers could reduce the cost of electricity produced by offshore renewable technologies.
Gene-edited cells could halt MS progression
Scientists have used gene-editing techniques to boost the repair of nerve cells damaged in multiple sclerosis, a study shows.
Nobel award for pioneering AI alumnus
Edinburgh alumnus Geoffrey Hinton has been awarded a Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on machine learning.
Centre to accelerate net-zero buildings for cities
An initiative that aims to significantly reduce carbon emissions from densely packed buildings in UK cities and towns has won a £4.5 million funding boost from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).