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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…

Centre to accelerate net-zero buildings for cities

09 October, 2024

An initiative that aims to significantly reduce carbon emissions from densely packed buildings in…

New hub to boost lung infection treatments

09 October, 2024

A partnership to help tackle the growing challenges of infections and inflammation has been…

Edinburgh innovators secure top prizes at Scotland's Converge awards

08 October, 2024

Three School of Engineering projects have claimed victory at this year’s Converge Awards, an annual…

Modular generator system set to transform offshore renewables

08 October, 2024

A new spinout company has developed modular generator technology the founders say could reduce the…

Ocean waves soar beyond known limits

23 September, 2024Civil and Environmental Engineering

Fresh insights into extreme ocean waves could help engineers develop more resilient offshore…

Primary Engineer partnership renewed

16 September, 2024

The School is delighted to continue our longstanding partnership with Primary Engineer, an…

Energy storage spinout Exergy3 raises £1M in pre-seed funding

12 September, 2024

Clean heat technology company Exergy3 has announced the successful closure of a £1 million pre-seed…

Tiny magnetic robots could treat bleeds in the brain

09 September, 2024

Researchers have created nanoscale robots which could be used to manage bleeds in the brain caused…