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People living in poorer households are more likely to face higher energy costs than those who do not, a study shows. Those in low income households are more likely to pay more for their basic energy tariff and also incur higher costs per…

The Hague Global Futures Hub, a collaboration between the University of Edinburgh and Leiden University, is set to launch in 2025. Professor Sir Peter Mathieson, Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University, and Hester Bijl from…

Hi-tech scanning of an ancient fossil, which was captured in sandstone around 252-254 million years ago, is giving experts valuable insight into the animal’s anatomy and evolution. The pig-like, tusked animal, which belonged to a species…

The King’s Birthday Honours are announced each year to mark extraordinary contributions and achievements of people across the United Kingdom, including exceptional service to the UK overseas or internationally. This year is King Charles…

Work still needs to be done to ensure that services meet the needs of women who are experiencing mental health problems, the study concludes. Health and social care providers should be better informed about mental wellbeing during…

A study which examined the lifestyles of hundreds of older adults found that those who spent time gardening had better cognitive function in later life than those who did not. Importantly, this was the case even when accounting for a…

The money will be invested through social investor, Social and Sustainable Capital’s Social and Sustainable Housing Fund II (SASH II). SASH II is a socially positive investment fund that gives investors the opportunity to create societal…

Ghanaian artist El Anatsui’s exhibition at the University’s Talbot Rice Gallery will feature a series of his iconic metal wall hangings crafted out of bottle tops alongside carved wooden reliefs and printed works on paper. It will…

Global crime-fighting body Interpol will receive the biggest private funding injection in its history to better combat growing sexual exploitation and abuse of children. The £25 million deal is funded by the Human Dignity Foundation,…

The training programme wants to recruit a range of skilled professionals and tradespeople, such as insurance managers and electricians, to take up opportunities within the UK’s growing space sector. Run by the University of Edinburgh and…