World-leading researchers have been given a major boost in the battle to safeguard vulnerable children. A £20 million 10-year funding agreement has been struck to support the work of Childlight Global Child Safety Institute, based at Moray House School of Education and Sport. 👇 edin.ac/4cSTB39

A nationwide study will track teen loneliness in the digital age. The Generation Scotland research aims to capture the impact of online socialising on young people’s loneliness and mental health. Find out more 👇
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A major charity has pledged £7.3 million to help the next generation of doctors and scientists in Scotland deliver better cancer treatments to patients faster. Read more 👇
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Pioneering physicist Peter Higgs, who has died after a short illness, predicted a fundamental physical particle known as the Higgs boson. The particle’s discovery by CERN led to the award of a Nobel for Prof Higgs. Read more in our obituary. #Higgs edin.ac/3vX4gt0

We are sad to announce the death of Professor Peter Higgs, who has passed away at the age of 94. edin.ac/43Qslyo

Lung cancer could be spotted and treated more quickly thanks to a €12 million investment in cutting-edge technology that promises to diagnose and treat disease in minutes rather than weeks. Read more here 👇
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It was a bold initiative that brought flourishes of French Baroque to Scotland’s smallest county. Now experts at Edinburgh College of Art hope to foster a fresh appreciation of an 18thC plan that introduced elements of Louis XIV’s Versailles to Clackmannanshire. edin.ac/3U6SJkr

Clocks losing an hour in spring significantly affects how investors respond to companies that reveal unexpected levels of earnings, research by University of Edinburgh Business School shows. edin.ac/3VPzUTU

Scientists The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, working with Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels, have confirmed the spread of the squirrelpox virus north of central Scotland for the first time - posing a major threat to Scotland’s more northerly red squirrels. Read more 👇
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Two Edinburgh researchers have received prestigious Royal Society of Edinburgh medals which recognise outstanding achievement across all academic disciplines.
Congratulations to Dr Karen Lythgoe School of GeoSciences @ University of Edinburgh & Dr Deval Desai Edinburgh Law School. Find out more ⬇️

ICYMI: This time last week, our colleague, #JasminParis was about to make history as the first woman to finish the Barkley Marathons, with 99 seconds to spare. Jasmin is a vet The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and researcher Institute for Regeneration and Repair #BM100

📸 David Miller Photography

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Two thousand years of retelling the Easter story may have obscured some fascinating details. Is it time to reassess the archvillains of the crucifixion and see Jesus’ women followers as the key to this pivotal historical event? Read more: edin.ac/3K6mvQ3
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Research involving Chemistry Edinburgh suggests a new tool can detect signs of motor neurone disease (MND) before symptoms appear.

The team says the technique tested at @AberdeenUni could be a game-changer for MND research, diagnostics and treatment.
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We have launched an ambitious 10-year partnership with Gujarat Biotechnology University in India to strengthen biotech research and tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges. The launch was marked with a cross-cultural celebration in Gujarat. Read more ⬇️
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People who can’t visualise an image in their mind’s eye – a phenomenon called aphantasia – are less likely to remember the details of important memories or to recognise faces, according to research. Read more 👇 edin.ac/43zahbY

Can the Paris 2024 Olympics transcend global tensions? Dive into the complexities of geopolitics and sports diplomacy in our latest #EdinburghImpact article ➡️ edin.ac/3TCUgx6
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Delighted to announce Andrew Morris, Professor of Medicine and Vice Principal of Data Science at the University of Edinburgh, has been elected as the next President of Academy of Medical Sciences Congratulations! 🎉

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