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  1. Our work on tackling male obesity in Scotland led to the creation of Football Fans in Training, which has since been adapted for the in Germany. Learn more about other ways we are helping create healthier societies:

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  2. The world’s first rapid testing facility for tidal turbine blades has opened for business. The £4.6m facility in Rosyth, Fife, can speed up development of marine energy technologies while helping to reduce costs, researchers say. Find out more:

    Image shows a tidal turbine blade in the new FastBlade facility in Rosyth, Fife.
    Image shows a tidal turbine blade with FastBlade staff at the facility's launch event (credit: Lesley Martin)
    Image shows Professor Professor Conchúr Ó Brádaigh, Head of School of Engineering (left), and UK Government Minister for Scotland Malcolm Offord (right) during the FastBlade opening event. Credit: Lesley Martin
    Image shows a large group of guests waving during the FastBlade opening event. Credit: Lesley Martin
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  3. The success of our data-driven work with to eradicate the disease has driven deaths to zero in some areas & has inspired a plan to vanquish it globally by 2030. Learn how our research is creating healthier societies:

    Image shows hands holding a puppy that has been marked on the head with red dye to indicate rabies vaccination. Text on image reads: Our research has vaccinated 1.5m dogs against rabies, drastically reducing deaths from the disease in seven low-to-middle income countries
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  4. Our work on the viability of carbon capture and storage informed the UK Government's commitment to back these pioneering green innovations. Learn more about how we are supporting more sustainable societies:

    Image showing an offshore oil rig has text reading: Our research Inspired a £1bn commitment to develop net zero tech to remove and store CO2 from the atmosphere
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  5. By showing the importance of genetic diversity in forest trees, our researchers had a significant impact on UK Govt’s target to increase wooded areas to between 3%–5%. Find out how our research is supporting more sustainable environments:

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  6. Our researchers helped raise the age of criminal responsibility in Scotland from 8 to 12, reducing the number of young people in prison to 1972 levels. Find out how our researchers are helping build more equitable societies:

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  7. The Global Alliance for Vaccines & Immunisation estimated our work contributed to a huge fall in child deaths 2013–2020, had 2013 mortality rates applied. Find out how our research is helping create healthier societies

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  8. We are 4th in the UK based on the breadth and quality of our research. Watch our latest video to find out how we are making the world a better place ▶️

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  9. We are number 4 in the UK based on the breadth and quality of our research. Nothing ordinary comes from this extraordinary place. Read the full news article ➡️

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  10. , 's award-winning, heritage-based, non-clinical initiative, supports anyone aged 18+ who is struggling with a sense of or . Find out more ▶️

    Image reads: Mental Health Awareness Week, 9 - 15 May 2022

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  11. Do you love literature & the arts? Are you looking for a fantastic experience? The Scottish Universities' International Summer School (SUISS) programme is for you! Hurry, application deadline is 30 May. Find out more & apply ⬇️

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  12. Early diagnosis and treatment of cancer patients could be helped by new imaging technology that sheds light on the effectiveness of immunotherapy drugs.

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  13. Chat to our students about their experience of accommodation in Edinburgh! Whether you’re interested in catered halls, private accommodation or tips for what you should pack - ask a student now via

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  14. Book now for our Postgraduate Online Learning Open Days! On 25-26 May you can join us to watch live presentations, browse exhibition booths and have your questions answered. Book your place ➡️

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  16. Implantable devices have been a game changer in medicine, giving patients a new lease of life. But, it can also alter a person's sense of identity. Dr 's research is empowering people to accept their body modification. ➡️

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  17. Job shadow a European peer as part of the ‘Live my life’ initiative or learn more about Erasmus+ opportunities for staff! ‘Live my life’ aims to guarantee more in-depth insights & longer-term benefits than individually arranged exchanges ➡️

    Text reads: “I participated in ‘Live My Life,’ the Una Europa job shadowing scheme. The programme matched me and my partner at Leuven so perfectly well, we knew within the first 10 minutes of meeting we would have lots to discuss, and I honestly felt as though I was part of the team over there. The amount of knowledge and insight sharing that took place was much greater than I could ever have imagined.” Michelle Terrell
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  18. Una Europa presents opportunities for academic staff & researchers, including a Seed Fund to support the initiation of long-term collaborative activities between member universities. Learn more about how to apply:

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  19. Since launched in 2019, we have created joint programmes, collaborative projects, seed-funded research, and developed new ways of teaching & ways to share our work. We have developed networks & made connections. See highlights:

    Text reads: “Europe day is intended to celebrate peace and unity in Europe, and there is no better way to do that than through collaboration. Our participation in the ambitious Una Europa alliance brings not only incredible mobility and cooperation opportunities for staff and students, but will allow us to come together, through research and teaching, to work on tackling some of Europe’s, and the world’s, biggest social, political and physical challenges”
Chad Damro, International Dean – Europe
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  20. This , we’re celebrating 2 new members joining our exceptional university alliance. and , welcome to . We’re excited to build the with you.🤝

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