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Calls to rethink red squirrel conservation strategy

NEW research and a five-year study of red squirrel behaviour indicate that conservation efforts targeting one of Scotland’s most-loved species…

The National (Scotland)

AI and robots used to enable faster detection of UTIs

Researchers from both Edinburgh University and Heriot-Watt University are working on the project.

The Independent UK

Scientist awarded £2.5 million to advance quantum communications

Scottish professor is one of only four academics in the UK to be recognised through the Royal Academy programme

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Research suggests ‘shocking race disparity’ in homelessness risk

BLACK people face significantly greater risk of homelessness in the UK, research has suggested.

The National (Scotland)

Experience of racial discrimination linked to elevated homelessness risk – study

The report found ‘overwhelming’ evidence that people from black and minoritised ethnic communities experience disproportionate levels of homelessness.

The Independent UK

Scotland's first black professor wins prestigious Edinburgh award

A HUMAN rights campaigner and Scots professor emeritus has won a prestigious award for his dedication to Scotland’s capital city.

The National (Scotland)

University’s new laser system could help astronomers in the hunt for exoplanets

Researchers at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh have developed the new system – powered by a laser similar to the laser pointers sold in shops.

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Scots man lurked in changing rooms as kids got ready to swim

Peter Ridges was caught on CCTV popping in and out of changing cubicles and following children around Perth Leisure Pool, and has since been suspended by his employer while an investigation is launched.

Daily Record

Scottish university partners energy giant to produce hydrogen from biomass

The £1m research project will be based at a new centre of excellence at Heriot-Watt's Edinburgh campus

Insider UK

UK's largest and most advanced robotics centre opens in Edinburgh

THE UK’s largest and most advanced robotics centre has opened in Edinburgh.

The National (Scotland)

Work starts on state-of-the-art indoor tennis centre in Edinburgh

WORK has finally begun on a state-of-the-art indoor tennis centre in Edinburgh after a two-year delay due to the pandemic.

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh won't remove slavery-linked statues - but will apologise to Empire victims

EDINBURGH will not rename streets or remove statues linked to the slave trade as part of a package of measures agreed to shine a light on the…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish universities offer cash incentives to lure other UK students

Scholarships and bursaries on offer as universities gear up for ‘clearing campaign like no other’

The Guardian - UK

Errol Aerodrome chosen to host secure satellite connectivity research

New facility will enable university teams to connect to satellites with quantum payloads

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Daily Record

Love Island Scots bombshell Jay Younger plans to impress islanders with super strength

Edinburgh beefcake Jay Younger, 28, became the latest bombshell to enter the villa after last night's shock dumping which saw Afia booted out and Paige saved by Jacques.

Insider UK

University working to tackle issue of CO2 emissions in Scotland’s distilleries

Ardgowan Distillery is partnering with Heriot-Watt University and Briggs of Burton on new project

The Independent UK

Marine mammals in UK at risk due to inconsistent assessments, research finds

Research from Heriot-Watt University experts assessed how differing approaches to environmental assessments impact Britain’s whales and dolphins.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow dentist invents device that experts say could help sports people 'exercise safely'

Gerry Farrell, a practising dentist from Glasgow, has developed an easy-to-use exercise device to treat foot injuries that experts believe could help sports people "exercise safely".

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Underwater cables linked to deformities and poor swimming ability in lobsters

Experts say power cables should be buried beneath the seabed to help shield marine species.

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