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.
Tackling the climate and environmental crisis
We are helping to address the climate emergency by marshalling our research to understand the causes and effects of climate change, and to help communities adapt and mitigate its effects. Learn more about how our researchers are having a positive impact on the planet and its people.
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.
Harnessing digital, data and AI
We are marshalling cutting edge data, digital and AI technologies to unlock solutions to a range of environmental, social and economic challenges. These are some of the projects using digital technologies to make a real world difference.
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