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Will artificial intelligence provide the answers to everything or spell the downfall of humankind? Professor Michael Rovatsos unravels the hype and asks if we really want to make machines that think just like us.

A leading figure of the film industry, alumna Lynda Myles reflects on how her experience at the University of Edinburgh shaped her whole career.

Medical oncologist and clinical scientist, Professor Charlie Gourley, is improving the outcomes of patients with ovarian cancer by matching them to the right drugs.

Professor Linda Bauld’s public health expertise has been invaluable to politicians and the public throughout the Covid-19 crisis.

From dropping out of swimming altogether, to overcoming setbacks, finding the right coaches, following in the footsteps of successful siblings and dealing with an impairment that drove him on rather than held him back, Stephen Clegg’s route to the Tokyo Paralympics hasn’t been a regular one.

Completing the fourth year of a medicine degree during a UK-wide lockdown would test anyone’s limits. Serena Baker managed to win a national televised competition too, claiming victory in 2021’s Great British Sewing Bee.

As a composer and educator, Dee Isaacs' passion is to improve the lives of marginalised people through the power of music.

As the first female Astronomer Royal for Scotland, Professor Catherine Heymans is on a mission to lift our eyes to the marvels of the universe.

Edinburgh alumna Elena Höge shares how she launched a startup company to build educational adventure games that focus on sustainability.

From advising the Scottish Government to writing opinion pieces for the media, Professor of Global Public Health in the University’s Usher Institute, Devi Sridhar is using her expertise to help guide the country though the coronavirus health crisis.

Debora Kayembe is pushing the equality and diversity agenda forward in her role as our new Rector.