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Spinout Reactec acquired by Ideagen

26 August, 2025

Wearable tech spinout Reactec has been acquired by global health and safety software company…

Announcing the passing of Professor J. Michael Rotter

26 August, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of Professor J. Michael Rotter, FREng,…

Eighth consecutive win for students at Silverstone

19 August, 2025

Edinburgh University Formula Student (EUFS) have once again triumphed at the Formula Student UK …

AI innovator wins Princess Royal Silver Medal for brain-inspired systems

27 June, 2025

Professor Themis Prodromakis, a leading tech pioneer, will be presented with The Princess Royal…

Rapid simulations of toxic particles could aid air pollution fight

27 May, 2025Sustainability

A pioneering method to simulate how microscopic particles move through the air could boost efforts…

World first soft robots walk off machine that makes them

26 May, 2025

Scientists have created the first soft robots that can walk straight out of the machines that make…

New tool harnesses the power of AI to enhance gel electrophoresis analysis

08 May, 2025

Engineers at the School of Engineering have harnessed the power of AI in a new tool that promises…

Staff success at the Teaching Awards

24 April, 2025

Professor Tom Bruce and Dr Harvey Huang have been recognised for their outstanding contributions at…

Professor Gareth Harrison appointed to the Scottish Science Advisory Council

01 April, 2025

Professor Gareth Harrison, along with University of Edinburgh academics Professor Julie Jacko and…

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

10 February, 2025Sustainability

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