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In memoriam: Professor Winifred Logan Gordon (1926 – 2025)

30 April, 20252025

It is with great sadness that we report the death of Professor Winifred Logan Gordon.

Nursing Lecturer Awarded Supervisor of the Year in Teaching Awards 2025

28 April, 20252025

Congratulations to Dr Leah Macaden, who has been recognised for going above and beyond when…

Experts urge policy action on societal drivers and health services’ response in a new Lancet Commission

22 October, 20242024

Self-harm remains neglected worldwide, with at least 14 million episodes yearly. A major new Lancet…

Collaborative Research Secures £1.38M to Boost Psychological Support for Palliative Care Staff

23 September, 20242024

Caring for people approaching the end of life is a deeply rewarding yet highly demanding role. A…

Congratulations to our 2024 graduating students!

16 July, 20242024

In celebration of our graduating students’ achievement and resilience, the School of Health in…

UoE Saving Lives nominated for RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards

02 May, 20242024

Congratulations to the University of Edinburgh Saving Lives project team, led by our own Nursing…

Athena Swan Silver Award

05 April, 20242024

The School has been successful in renewing its Athena Swan Silver award, which recognises our…

Nursing Studies tops the league again!

11 October, 20232023

Congratulations to Nursing Studies, who came top of the Guardian UK University League Table 2023…

Celebrating Excellence: Our Award Winners

08 August, 20232023

We are pleased to announce our six winners of our dissertation and performance prizes across our…

Congratulations to our 2023 graduating students

31 July, 20232023

In celebration of our graduating students’ achievement and resilience, the School of Health in…