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    We're sending our warmest Season's Greetings to all of our students, staff, alumni and friends, wherever you are in the world. Please take note of our closure dates over the festive period: We're looking forward to seeing you in the New Year!

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  2. Are you a new student joining us in January? Everything you need to know is on our New Students Website! Have a look 👀

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  3. We're wishing a very Merry Christmas to all who are celebrating! 🎅 🎄 🎁

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  4. We're sending our warmest Season's Greetings to all of our students, staff, alumni and friends, wherever you are in the world. Please take note of our closure dates over the festive period 👉 We're looking forward to seeing you in the New Year!

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  5. The pandemic brought a decade-old project out of hibernation, but now EAVE II’s success in using health data to fight Covid-19 could point to the future of combating other diseases. Read more about the EAVE II project 👉

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  6. Meet 'Baby Yingliang'! Experts examined the 72million-yr-old embryo found inside a fossilised dinosaur egg, shedding new light on the link between the behaviour of modern birds &

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  7. In this special two-part Christmas edition of the , hear our listeners reflect on their favourite gifts. What makes something memorable? Is it about the giver, the moment, or a perfect cocktail of everything?

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  8. The protection offered by the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine declines after three months of receiving two doses, a study says.

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  9. Media coverage of humanitarian crises can increase governments’ allocation of emergency aid — whether or not the crisis merits it, a study suggests.

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  10. The , in conjunction with the , launched a new artwork by Scottish artist to celebrate the King's Buildings centenary. Watch our video on the inspiration for the artwork and Katie's process👉

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  11. We’re delighted to announce that Professor Kim Graham, currently Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research, Innovation and Enterprise at , has today been announced as the University’s first ever Provost:

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  12. Parents of children with intellectual disabilities are sharing their lockdown experiences with researchers so families can be better supported in future. Parents and carers of children aged 5-18 are invited to take part in the study. .

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  13. This year we've been thinking about the University's hidden corners and the stories you can find if you look beyond the surface. So we wanted to share some of the new things we learned about the University in 12 Days of Hidden Edinburgh.

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  14. Happy ! Did you know that you can study the 6th-most widely spoken language in the world at ? If you're interested in a taster course, offers Arabic short courses for beginners 👉

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  15. Regional variation in chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer across Scotland has reduced significantly over the past 15 years, according to a new study.

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  16. A global campaign, coordinated by an Edinburgh alumna, secured a 35-country commitment at that will move US$24 billion of public finance away from fossil fuel investments and into clean energy initiatives. Read the full article 👉

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  17. The views of Donald Trump and Greta Thunberg may differ on climate change but their speeches on the issue have more in common than people might think, a study suggests. The study is published in the Journal of Environmental Politics

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  18. Meet four Edinburgh alumna, from different continents of the world, who were invited to to represent their countries in the fight to make all our futures more secure. Read the full piece 👉

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  19. Edinburgh researchers and are to play a leading role in scrutinising how systems that put machines in charge of making decisions can be made trustworthy and responsible.

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  20. The stunning work of acclaimed street photographer has been deposited with to safeguard the collection for future generations with an exhibition to be held from next May:

    Black and white image shows students sitting in the Teviot Student Union in 1964
    Black and white image shows a large group of students gathering in Old College Quad during the Suez Crisis of 1956
    Black and white photo shows four men sitting on a bench next to a phone box in Grassmarket, West Bow, Edinburgh
    Black and white photo shows the Forth Bridge, Edinburgh
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