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Study Abroad: Top 10 Universities In Europe Based On QS Ranking 2026
QS World University Rankings: The June 2026 rankings featured more than 1,500 higher education institutions from over 100 countries.
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Who Is Dr Zarak Bhat? NIT Srinagar Scholar Joins University Of Edinburgh's AI Hub
Zarak Bhat completed her schooling at Tyndale Biscoe and Mallinson Girls' School and later earned a BE in Electronics and Communication from the University of Kashmir.
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Plastic To Paracetamol: Scientists Convert Waste Into Painkiller In 24 Hours
Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have developed a process using E. coli bacteria to convert PET plastic waste into paracetamol, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional drug manufacturing methods that rely on fossil fuels.
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Body Of Missing 22-Year-Old Kerala Student Found In Scotland's Almond River
The search for the 22-year student from Kerala, who went missing earlier this month in the United Kingdom's Edinburgh, ended tragically on Friday morning.
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UK University Warns Rich Students To Stop Acting Like 'Snobs' To Poorer Classmates
A guidance has been issued to the wealthier students with a list of actions they need to follow to create an inclusive environment.
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Over 300 Million Children A Year Face Sexual Abuse Online: Study
More than 300 million children a year are victims of online sexual exploitation and abuse, according to the first global estimate of the scale of the problem published on Monday.
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Physicist Peter Higgs, Who Discovered 'God Particle', Dies At 94
British physicist Peter Higgs, whose theory of a mass-giving particle -- the so-called Higgs boson -- jointly earned him the Nobel Prize for Physics, has died aged 94, the University of Edinburgh announced on Tuesday.
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Psychological Benefits Of Horror Movies: Study Explains How Fear Can Promote Well-Being
Dr Kristen Knowles, neuropsychologist at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, said: "Researchers have found that watching horror can improve pain tolerance due to endorphin production."
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Karnataka Invites UK University To Set Up Campus In Bengaluru
The Karnataka Minister of Higher Education C N Ashwath Narayan during his visit to United Kingdom's Edinburgh University also held consultations pertaining to collaborations in higher education besides deliberating on the introduction of 'Twinning Courses'.
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Gujarat Biotech University Researchers Developing Technologies To Manufacture Carbon-Free Fuel
The university has been established in partnership with University of Edinburgh (UoE), United Kingdom, by the Department of Science and Technology, Gujarat.
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Vanilla-Flavoured Solution for Plastic Crisis? UK Researchers Show How Waste Can Be Converted by Bacteria
Plastic waste — that includes carry bags, soft drink or water bottles, more — may soon be converted into vanilla flavouring using genetically engineered bacteria. According to new research by scientists at the University of Edinburgh, there's a way to turn plastic waste into vanillin — the main flavour component of vanilla beans — using E. ...
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Edinburgh University Appoints First Black Rector
Debora Kayembe has been elected as the 54th Rector of Edinburg University.
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UK Researchers Trial Robots to Ease Social Care Burden During COVID-19 Pandemic
Scientists at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, have programmed robots to perform tasks normally carried out by care workers. The experiment, called Ambient Assisted Living, will initially focus on finding solutions for priority groups, whose vulnerabilities have been compounded by social isolation measures required during the pandemic...
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Bitcoin Wallet Devices Vulnerable to Security Hacks: Study
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh carried out an in-depth security analysis of the communications system used in popular models of Bitcoin wallets.
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Chemical Changes in the Eye Can Lead to Vision Loss; Try these Foods to Protect your Eyes
It is very natural for your vision to deteriorate as you age, but it looks like it may not just be the age factor that can affect your vision. According to a team of scientists from the University of Edinburgh, chemical changes in the eye can lead to blindness in middle age.
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Study Abroad: Top 10 Universities In Europe Based On QS Ranking 2026
QS World University Rankings: The June 2026 rankings featured more than 1,500 higher education institutions from over 100 countries.
-
Who Is Dr Zarak Bhat? NIT Srinagar Scholar Joins University Of Edinburgh's AI Hub
Zarak Bhat completed her schooling at Tyndale Biscoe and Mallinson Girls' School and later earned a BE in Electronics and Communication from the University of Kashmir.
-
Plastic To Paracetamol: Scientists Convert Waste Into Painkiller In 24 Hours
Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have developed a process using E. coli bacteria to convert PET plastic waste into paracetamol, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional drug manufacturing methods that rely on fossil fuels.
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Body Of Missing 22-Year-Old Kerala Student Found In Scotland's Almond River
The search for the 22-year student from Kerala, who went missing earlier this month in the United Kingdom's Edinburgh, ended tragically on Friday morning.
-
UK University Warns Rich Students To Stop Acting Like 'Snobs' To Poorer Classmates
A guidance has been issued to the wealthier students with a list of actions they need to follow to create an inclusive environment.
-
Over 300 Million Children A Year Face Sexual Abuse Online: Study
More than 300 million children a year are victims of online sexual exploitation and abuse, according to the first global estimate of the scale of the problem published on Monday.
-
Physicist Peter Higgs, Who Discovered 'God Particle', Dies At 94
British physicist Peter Higgs, whose theory of a mass-giving particle -- the so-called Higgs boson -- jointly earned him the Nobel Prize for Physics, has died aged 94, the University of Edinburgh announced on Tuesday.
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Psychological Benefits Of Horror Movies: Study Explains How Fear Can Promote Well-Being
Dr Kristen Knowles, neuropsychologist at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, said: "Researchers have found that watching horror can improve pain tolerance due to endorphin production."
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Karnataka Invites UK University To Set Up Campus In Bengaluru
The Karnataka Minister of Higher Education C N Ashwath Narayan during his visit to United Kingdom's Edinburgh University also held consultations pertaining to collaborations in higher education besides deliberating on the introduction of 'Twinning Courses'.
-
Gujarat Biotech University Researchers Developing Technologies To Manufacture Carbon-Free Fuel
The university has been established in partnership with University of Edinburgh (UoE), United Kingdom, by the Department of Science and Technology, Gujarat.
-
Vanilla-Flavoured Solution for Plastic Crisis? UK Researchers Show How Waste Can Be Converted by Bacteria
Plastic waste — that includes carry bags, soft drink or water bottles, more — may soon be converted into vanilla flavouring using genetically engineered bacteria. According to new research by scientists at the University of Edinburgh, there's a way to turn plastic waste into vanillin — the main flavour component of vanilla beans — using E. ...
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Edinburgh University Appoints First Black Rector
Debora Kayembe has been elected as the 54th Rector of Edinburg University.
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UK Researchers Trial Robots to Ease Social Care Burden During COVID-19 Pandemic
Scientists at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, have programmed robots to perform tasks normally carried out by care workers. The experiment, called Ambient Assisted Living, will initially focus on finding solutions for priority groups, whose vulnerabilities have been compounded by social isolation measures required during the pandemic...
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Bitcoin Wallet Devices Vulnerable to Security Hacks: Study
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh carried out an in-depth security analysis of the communications system used in popular models of Bitcoin wallets.
-
Chemical Changes in the Eye Can Lead to Vision Loss; Try these Foods to Protect your Eyes
It is very natural for your vision to deteriorate as you age, but it looks like it may not just be the age factor that can affect your vision. According to a team of scientists from the University of Edinburgh, chemical changes in the eye can lead to blindness in middle age.
