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New research reveals that while AI scribes are used by 40% of UK GPs to cut admin, they risk altering patient-clinician ...
04/09/2026

New research reveals that while AI scribes are used by 40% of UK GPs to cut admin, they risk altering patient-clinician interactions.

By prioritising clinical data over personal stories, these tools may miss vital emotional cues and discourage patients from sharing sensitive information.

There are also concerns about 'deskilling', where clinicians lose opportunities to develop essential reasoning skills.

Experts urge further study into the long-term impacts of these tools, particularly across different global healthcare systems, to ensure they support rather than undermine care.

Read the news story ➡️ https://edin.ac/4x3ai57

Starting postgraduate study at Edinburgh this September? 🎓Whether you’re beginning a taught Masters or postgraduate rese...
03/09/2026

Starting postgraduate study at Edinburgh this September? 🎓

Whether you’re beginning a taught Masters or postgraduate research programme, there are dedicated Welcome Week events to help you meet other postgraduates, hear useful advice and settle into life at Edinburgh.

Explore the full postgraduate Welcome Week programme via the link in the comments ⬇️

Helping a new student get settled in Edinburgh this September? 💙Join our Parents and Supporters event at McEwan Hall on ...
03/09/2026

Helping a new student get settled in Edinburgh this September? 💙

Join our Parents and Supporters event at McEwan Hall on Sunday 13 September to hear from senior University staff about what to expect as your student begins life at Edinburgh 📚

Find out more via the link in the comments 👇

The way cancer-causing proteins accumulate in tumours may influence how effectively a promising new generation of medici...
02/09/2026

The way cancer-causing proteins accumulate in tumours may influence how effectively a promising new generation of medicines can remove them, a study suggests.

Researchers from the Institute of Genetics and Cancer found that PROTAC (Proteolysis Targeting Chimeras) drugs were more effective at removing proteins that build up because they are not broken down properly than proteins that cancer cells continually produce in large amounts.

Experts say the findings could help identify which tumours are most likely to respond to these therapies, supporting the development of more personalised cancer treatments.

Tap the link in comments to get the full story 🔗 ⬇️

September is here, which means Welcome Week is less than two weeks away 📣Get to know your Students’ Association 👋 Run by...
01/09/2026

September is here, which means Welcome Week is less than two weeks away 📣

Get to know your Students’ Association 👋 Run by and for students, Edinburgh University Students' Association supports and represents more than 49,000 students across the University!

They also manage and organise over 350 student groups and societies, and as a registered charity, every penny spent at Students’ Association shops, venues or events goes right back into supporting students, including funding The Advice Place 💙

Find out more via the link in the comments 💬⬇️

Fitting a wearable heart monitor for 14 days when patients go to A&E with unexplained fainting improves the detection of...
31/08/2026

Fitting a wearable heart monitor for 14 days when patients go to A&E with unexplained fainting improves the detection of life-threatening heart problems, a study shows 🫀

Using the two-week monitor more than doubled the detection rate of heart rhythm problems.

The death rate after one year in the two-week monitoring group, at 1.5 per cent, was almost half that of the standard care group, at 2.9 per cent.

The reduction in death rate is strong evidence that the new strategy can save lives, experts say.

Click the link in comments to read the full story 👇

31/08/2026

New city, new course, new people... it’s a lot all at once!

Our graduates share their best tips for meeting people, making friends and finding your crowd at university 👋

Share this with someone getting ready to come to Edinburgh for Welcome Week 🤗

The Centre for Open Learning (COL) has launched their 2026/27 programme and now have over 300 short courses available fo...
27/08/2026

The Centre for Open Learning (COL) has launched their 2026/27 programme and now have over 300 short courses available for you to book – representing a full year of lifelong learning opportunities! 📣

Whether you're looking to learn a language, explore literature, dive into history, get creative with art and design, or discover something completely new, there's a course for you.

Browse the full range and start your next learning journey today via the link in comments!

University of Edinburgh Lifelong Learning

What if a performance could help preserve overlooked histories and bring people closer together? Meet Jiayi Chen, a Univ...
27/08/2026

What if a performance could help preserve overlooked histories and bring people closer together?

Meet Jiayi Chen, a University of Edinburgh Contemporary Art Practice graduate and Being Edinburgh Alumni Award 2026 nominee 🏆

Jiayi’s work explores human connection and celebrates female culture, including an interdisciplinary performance inspired by Nüshu – an ancient Chinese script once used only by women.

She also runs workshops that invite people to reflect on their own family stories, languages, and memories.

Read more in the link in the comments 👇



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Edinburgh College of Art at the University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh Festival Fringe

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We are delighted to share that Dr Audrey Cameron OBE, of the Moray House School of Education and Sport has been awarded ...
27/08/2026

We are delighted to share that Dr Audrey Cameron OBE, of the Moray House School of Education and Sport has been awarded The Royal Society Research Culture Award.

Dr Cameron is among 27 Royal Society medal and award winners recognised for their outstanding contributions to scientific discovery, public engagement and research culture.

Dr Audrey Cameron receives the award for contributions to both science education and accessibility for the Deaf community.

Dr Cameron has significantly advanced the use of British Sign Language (BSL) in STEM education, particularly the compilation of over 4,000 signs for STEM with BSL definitions and examples.

Congratulations to Audrey and all of the recipients!

Click the link in the comment to find out more and to see the full list 👇

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