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Clinical and Health Psychology Lecturer’s new book provides new perspective on trauma

18 December, 20252025

Dr Emily Pacheco’s book, ‘Remote Trauma Exposure’, defines a new way of considering the proximity…

Congratulations to our Winter 2025 graduating students!

24 November, 20252025

The School of Health in Social Science proudly celebrated our winter graduates on 21 November at a…

Nursing professor takes up prestigious national role

13 November, 20252025

Professor Aisha Holloway has been appointed as Scotland’s most senior advisor on nursing in…

Saving Lives at the University of Edinburgh: Empowering Communities Through CPR Education

15 October, 20252025

Each October, Restart a Heart Day shines a spotlight on the importance of bystander CPR and…

September is FASD Awareness Month – Why It Matters

09 September, 20252025

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental conditions in…

Congratulations to our Summer 2025 graduating students!

07 July, 20252025

The School of Health in Social Science proudly celebrated our summer graduates on 4 July at a…

Celebrating Extraordinary Nurses on International Nurses Day

09 May, 20252025

International Nurses Day was first celebrated in January 1965 by the International Council of…

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…