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University of Edinburgh

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Type: Organization

Name: University of Edinburgh

First reported 6 hours ago - Updated 6 hours ago - 1 reports

Edinburgh beats Glasgow in boat race

Edinburgh University student rowers have beaten rivals Glasgow University in their 136th annual boat race.Olympic rowing champion Katherine Grainger, who has previously competed in the event, started the 1st VIII male and female races - which were both ... [Published BBC - 6 hours ago]

Entities: Edinburgh (United Kingdom), Glasgow, Katherine Grainger, University of Glasgow, University of Edinburgh

First reported 17 hours ago - Updated 17 hours ago - 1 reports

NSPCC National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children

Helping children through the stress

CHILDREN'S fears that they won't achieve what they see as vital grades can leave them feeling anxious, unable to sleep, eat or function normally, according to ChildLine.Such is their concern, they've launched an awareness campaign to let children and ... [Published Nottingham Post - 17 hours ago]

Entities: Anxiety, epinephrine, NSPCC National Society for the Prevention of Cr..., University of Edinburgh

First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 1 reports

Reports from University of Edinburgh Describe Recent Advances in Diabetes

(NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Heart Disease Weekly -- Data detailed on Diabetes have been presented. According to news reporting originating from Midlothian, United Kingdom, by NewsRx correspondents, research stated, "This study ... [Published NewsRX - May 24 2013]

Entities: University of Edinburgh, Diabetes, Coronary Heart Disease, ectopic

First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 1 reports

University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh academics bid to become Scotland's leading entrepreneurs

Fifteen potential businesses from the University of Edinburgh are each aiming to land the GBP60,000 first prize of cash and pledged support package on offer in this year's Converge Challenge, the annual programme funded by eight Scottish Universities ... [Published Individual.com - May 24 2013]

Entities: University of Edinburgh, Entrepreneur, Elevator Pitch

First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 1 reports

Debating age limits on tobacco

May 24, 2013 by Agency Reporter Leave a CommentThe New York City Council has taken up a proposal to raise the minimum age for tobacco purchases to 21 from 18, the strictest such limits in any major United States city.Smoking declined significantly among ... [Published Nigeria Punch - May 24 2013]

Entities: Smoking, Tobacco, Thomas A Farley, Christine C. Quinn

First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 1 reports

Fish cells hope for motor neurone disease patients

A DISCOVERY which has revealed how nerve cells grow in fish could help research on the debilitating and fatal condition motor neurone disease, Scottish experts believe.Scientists at Edinburgh University have found a key hormone allows young zebrafish ... [Published NewsRT.co.uk - May 24 2013]

Entities: Neuron, Patient, University of Edinburgh, spinal cord

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 2 reports

University of Glasgow

Scottish universities get more gov't funding for research

EDINBURGH, May 23 (Xinhua) -- The Scottish government on Thursday announced additional funding for Scottish universities to help build up their world-class research capabilities.Education Secretary Michael Russell said in a press release that an additional ... [Published Xinhua News Agency - May 24 2013]

Entities: Anton Muscatelli, Michael Russell, University of Glasgow, University of Edinburgh

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 3 reports

Scots students may be 'squeezed out'

Scots students could be squeezed out of their home universities if there is a yes to independence and free tuition continues, experts have suggested.Edinburgh University academics have been looking at higher education in an independent Scotland.Currently, ... [Published BBC - May 22 2013]

Entities: European Union, Scotland, United Kingdom, Admission

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 2 reports

Katherine Grainger is starter for east and west boat club battle

Facebook Tweet GoogleRace umpire: Katherine Grainger will be the starter for the Glasgow-Edinburgh University Boat Race.Olympic rowing legend Katherine Grainger CBE will be the starter and umpire for the 136th Glasgow-Edinburgh University Boat Race.The ... [Published Stv.tv - May 22 2013]

Entities: Katherine Grainger, University of Edinburgh, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Edinburgh (United Kingdom)

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 2 reports

Scots scientists tackle high blood pressure threat

SCOTTISH scientists are taking part in a major study to tackle high blood pressure - the condition which poses the biggest risk to life worldwide.Clinicians from the University of Edinburgh have recruited the 500th patient for the trial, which will evaluate ... [Published NewsRT.co.uk - May 21 2013]

Entities: Hypertension, Threat, University of Edinburgh, Patient

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 3 reports

Trio of Scots writers up for £10,000 prize

Salman Rushdie's account of his time in hiding from the Iranian Fatwa and a Highland tale inspired by bagpipe music are in the running for Britain's oldest literary awards.The shortlists for the James Tait Black Prizes are unveiled today, with Scotland-based ... [Published Herald Scotland - May 20 2013]

Entities: James Tait, Alan Warner, University of Edinburgh, Janet Coats, Ben Lerner

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 2 reports

Scottish News: Tiny genetic code strands observed

Scientists say they have formed the most complete picture yet of how the body controls the production of proteins needed to stay healthy.Researchers at the University of Edinburgh are tracking the complex interactions between genes that enable proteins ... [Published Blairgowrie Advertiser - May 20 2013]

Entities: Genetic Code, Interaction, Protein, Molecular Medicine, University of Edinburgh

Quotes

Grainger, from Aberdeenshire, said: "I've competed in it as an undergraduate and also as a graduate so it is lovely to be back supporting it from the banks this time. "It's a fantastic event and as a graduate of both the University of Edinburgh and Glasgow it was good see great battles on the water.""

Edinburgh beats Glasgow in boat race [Published BBC - 6 hours ago]

"It's a fantastic event and as a graduate of both the University of Edinburgh and Glasgow it was good see great battles on the water."

Edinburgh students outrow Glasgow teams in historic boat race [Published Stv.tv - 8 hours ago]

Superintendent David Carradice, from Police Scotland, said: "It will be a particularly busy sporting day as the marathon always attracts a large number of spectators in addition to the athletes."

Kenny bags lift to enter four marathon events [Published The Scotsman - 13 hours ago]

"We’re going to have to tell people it’s not for eating curry anymore, it’s for poppadoms."

Curry contest shown red card by Sick Kids charity [Published The Scotsman - 13 hours ago]

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Blogs

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Global Energy Systems - June 26-28 2013 [Published The Oil Drum - Discussions about Energy and Our ... - May 20 2013] Our energy system is evolving due to depletion of cheap fossil fuels and the need for carbon emission constraints. Government and business are under pressure to tackle the energy challenges of rising energy costs, energy security, and reducing greenhouse ...
Gatestone Update :: Soeren Kern: Muslims Demand... [Published Solsticewitch13's BOS - May 15 2013] br />!--[if gte mso 9]><![endif]--> In this mailing: SoerenKern: Muslims Demand Germany "Make Islam Equal to Christianity" SamuelWestrop: Scottish Universities Hotbeds of Anti-Jewish Sentiment Muslims Demand Germany ...
Scottish Universities Hotbeds of Anti-Jewish Se... [Published Harry's Place - May 15 2013] This is a cross post by Sam Westrop A charity ball organized by the University of St. Andrew’s Jewish Society, guarded by plain-clothes police officers, was held in secret last week after threats were made against staff at the original venue. The ...
IT’S LIKE PEOPLE EVOLVED IN SUNLIGHT OR SOMETHI... [Published Instapundit - May 12 2013] IT’S LIKE PEOPLE EVOLVED IN SUNLIGHT OR SOMETHING: Sun’s blood pressure benefits ‘may outdo cancer risks.’ “The health benefits of exposing skin to sunlight may far outweigh the risk of developing skin cancer, according to scientists. Edinburgh ...
Universities should open their ears to live music [Published Education: Mortarboard blog \| guardian.co.uk - May 09 2013] Shift the spotlight from tawdry club nights and promote student bands instead, Tamara Roper urges I've met very few people at university who don't like music. There are people who'd walk on hot coals for Beyonce tickets, ones who get all heated about ...

Audio/Video

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Rooted in Scotland, influencing the world [Published Edinburgh University - YouTube - Mar 21 2013]
Prof Lesley Yellowlees - International Women's ... [Published Edinburgh University - YouTube - Mar 13 2013]
Prof Bruno Latour - Inside the 'Planetary Bound... [Published Edinburgh University - YouTube - Mar 04 2013]
Prof Bruno Latour - War of the Worlds: Humans a... [Published Edinburgh University - YouTube - Mar 04 2013]
Prof Bruno Latour - The Anthropocene and the De... [Published Edinburgh University - YouTube - Mar 01 2013]

Press Releases

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