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Marine energy could deliver £8bn and 15,000 jobs, report finds

10 February, 2025

The marine energy sector could bring in more than £8 billion to Scotland’s economy and support 15…

Offshore renewables lab receives £2 million grant

30 January, 2025Energy Systems Mechanical Engineering

The Wolfson Foundation has awarded the School of Engineering a £2 million grant for pioneering…

Climate study focused on women and children receives £2m funding boost

29 January, 2025

A global research project co-led by scientists at the College of Science and Engineering has…

New spinout Singular Photonics launches with novel image sensor technology

27 January, 2025

The University of Edinburgh spinout Singular Photonics has launched with a new generation of image…

Principal’s Medal awarded to elite swimmer Chemical Engineering student

17 December, 2024Chemical Engineering

Archie Goodburn was recognised for his exceptional success as an elite swimmer, his excellent…

AI-powered blood test spots earliest breast cancer signs

16 December, 2024Mechanical Engineering Bioengineering

A new screening method that combines laser analysis with a type of AI is the first of its kind to…

Partnership set to boost offshore wind tech

26 November, 2024

Leading scientists and industry experts have joined forces to develop existing and emerging…

Wave-predicting robots could cut green energy costs

14 November, 2024

Underwater robots that can predict waves in real-time could reduce the cost of producing offshore…

New flexible sensor can improve compression therapy

08 November, 2024

Scottish scientists have developed a low-cost, flexible device that can help prevent blood clots…

Professor Mike Davies awarded IET Achievement Medal in Signal Processing

22 October, 2024

Professor Mike Davies has been awarded an IET Achievement Medal in Signal Processing. This accolade…