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Peter Higgs, who proposed the existence of the so-called 'God particle,' has died

Higgs predicted the existence of the Higgs boson particle, helping explain how matter formed after the Big Bang. His death at 94 was announced by the University of Edinburgh, where he was a professor.

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Peter Higgs obituary

Theoretical physicist whose name was attached to the Higgs boson, a sign of the mechanism underlying the structure of atoms

The Guardian - UK

Peter Higgs, physicist who proposed Higgs boson, dies aged 94

Nobel-prize winning physicist who showed how particle helped bind universe together died at home in Edinburgh

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Stephen Salter obituary

Inventor of rare versatility, whose projects ranged from a wave power device to the first AI robot

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If you think it’s anti-vaxxers driving measles cases up in the UK, think again – and look to Scotland

Only one case was confirmed in Scotland last year. In England and Wales, more than 200 children were diagnosed in the last four weeks of 2023 alone, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at Edinburgh University

The Guardian - UK

What did The Crown get right about Kate Middleton? Did she model in a show and did she take a gap year to be with William?

Here's what The Crown got right about Kate Middleton, plus all the storylines that we think may have been invented for the series

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'A harsh approach': Academics question multi-million pound flood defence plan

A CONTROVERSIAL multi-million-pound flood defence project opposed by hundreds of people it is intended to protect may move a step forward on Tuesday.

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Edinburgh University to display rescued archives of Darwin mentor Charles Lyell

The Scottish scientist, who is credited as a mentor to Charles Darwin, will have his archives of books and notebooks on display for the first time…

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Hardcore porn, choking and rape: UK universities left to tackle rising tide of sexual assaults

As on-campus ‘sexual misconduct’ cases escalate, there are increasing calls to talk openly with young people about sex, pleasure and consent

The Guardian - UK

Major new analysis sets date for independence support to hit key milestone

SUPPORT for independence is “not going away”, a major new analysis has found.

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh University scientists awarded £46.3m for research into ‘dark genome’

The funding has been awarded by the Medical Research Council.

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Edinburgh uni student left with no degree told to leave UK after marking boycott chaos

Will Scheffler has been told that he will need to leave the country and return home to get a new student visa.

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Edinburgh university student told he must leave country before continuing studies

Will was shocked when he received an email from the university that stated that if he wanted to extend his student visa permission, he would have to do it from outside the UK if he hadn't been given a degree classification.

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Graduates chant 'pay your workers' at university boss in solidarity with staff

STUDENTS at Edinburgh University have chanted during their graduation in solidarity with staff engaged in industrial action.

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Raging Edinburgh University students in protest over pay dispute marking boycott

Many students gathered today to protest against the ongoing marking boycott and receiving 'empty degrees' at the University of Edinburgh

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'Premature baby's brain is affected by what their parents do for a living'

Miriam Stoppard shares research from Edinburgh University that reveals social inequalities play a massive role in the brain health of early babies, and how support should be targeted to help these children thrive

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Adult Human Female filmmakers launch crowdfunder for legal action against union

THE directors of a film whose two screenings at Edinburgh University were cancelled after protesters blocked the entrance to the venue have launched…

Daily Mirror

'Testing twice for bowel cancer increases detection and could be key to saving lives'

Dr Miriam Stoppard shares research from Edinburgh University that found detection of bowel cancer, our second biggest cancer killer, shoots up to nearly 100% if two FIT tests are carried out

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Students left feeling 'forgotten' as graduations kick off amid marking boycott

STUDENTS in Scottish universities have been left feeling "angry" and “forgotten” after being forced to graduate without their final…

The Independent UK

University staff strike amid wage cut row over marking boycott

University and College Union members at Edinburgh University walked out on Friday.

The National (Scotland)

NatWest and the University of Edinburgh launch new innovation centre

NatWest Group and the University of Edinburgh have announced the launch of a new innovation centre...

The Guardian - UK

Revised report on impact of Covid lockdowns ‘adds little insight’

Book based on May 2022 review ‘did lockdowns work?’ examines whether legally enforced interventions prevented deaths

The National (Scotland)

'The Vow' did not win 2014 independence vote for the Union, academics argue

A BOOK by a team of political academics aims to dispel “myths” about the 2014 independence referendum, including the importance of “The…

The Guardian - UK

Edinburgh University tries to defuse row after trans rights protests over film

Executives holds talks with both sides after screening of gender critical documentary was cancelled

The Independent UK

Students fear degrees could be ‘devalued’ as lecturers stage marking boycott

University and college staff are taking action short of strike, which means they will no longer carry out duties out-with their contract.

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