Solving humanitarian challenges with technology
Giselle Gonzales has been recognised as a finalist in the Being Edinburgh Award for her work using technology, storytelling and impact sourcing to empower displaced communities and form bridges between the public and private sector.
Influencing national maternal health policies in Pakistan
Hana Mahmood, an alumna of the University, has been recognised as a finalist in the Being Edinburgh Alumni Award for turning her research findings into national health policies that impact millions of children.
Standing firm in power and pride
During Black History Month 2025, we hear from Dr Omolabake Fakunle on why this year feels different from others, following the publication of the University’s Race Review and why its crucial that we embrace the Race Review Response Group’s recommendations.
Celebrating two decades of pioneering online learning excellence
The University has been running online learning degrees for 20 years. What is the impact when we remove geographical and financial barriers to studying?
‘Shedinburgh’: Opening up the Fringe on campus
Producer Francesca Moody reflects on the opening of new Fringe venue 'Shedinburgh' on campus at Edinburgh College of Art.
Classroom to clinic: Transforming paediatric care in Ghana
Gifty Halidu, a nurse in Ghana, has lowered the infant mortality rate at the hospital where she works, thanks to her experience studying the University’s Paediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) degree.
AI and me
For almost six decades, Edinburgh has been a world-leader in developing systems that underpin generative AI, including machine learning and Natural Language Processing. In this series we explore how AI could be used to the benefit of humanity.
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