Our shared world

Edinburgh students have a unique opportunity to take part in one of the world's largest arts festival each year. Edinburgh's researchers are able to share their research directly with the public.

How data entrepreneurs are getting business back on its feet and on the path to post-Covid recovery with support from the University.

Children will inherit a world awash with data. Pioneering hands-on-lessons are showing school pupils how data literacy can boost everything from PE to art and give them a head start in the future economy.

On the centenary of the publication of ‘The University of Edinburgh Roll of Honour’, Professor Jeremy Crang (Professor of Modern British History) takes a closer look at this remarkable document and the University's main war memorial.

The University of Edinburgh is working with local community groups to tackle one of the biggest issues of the day.

The College of Science and Engineering, in conjunction with the University of Edinburgh Art Collection, launched a new artwork by Scottish artist Katie Paterson on the 10 December 2021.

The researchers campaigning for racial and linguistic equality in education.

University experts are helping school pupils see a future in science by critically engaging with the climate crisis through outreach linked to COP26.

The University’s primary aim, set out in its Strategy 2030, is for Edinburgh graduates to make the world a better place. When the UN COP26 conference launched in Glasgow, it quickly became apparent that this global event was also a showcase of our graduates doing just that.

Weaving data into how people shop for clothes could help reduce the fashion industry’s environmental damage, according to a student-led project.

Ahead of COP26, University experts share their views on the importance of the talks, the complex challenges that lie ahead in the fight to tackle climate change and some encouraging signs of progress.