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New study sheds light on the complex forces behind the devastating 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquake doublet

01 April, 2026

A new collaborative study led by Turkish seismologist Süleyman Nalbant (Iğdır University), with…

Stronger community ties linked to lower risk of multiple long-term conditions in Scotland, study finds

30 March, 2026

People living in areas with lower levels of “social gifting” - the willingness of residents to give…

School of GeoSciences achieves ambitious sustainability award

20 March, 2026

Labs across the School of GeoSciences have been recognised for their exceptional commitment to…

Professor Katriona Edlmann awarded the Clough Medal for 2025/26 by the Edinburgh Geological Society

18 March, 2026

The School of GeoSciences is pleased to share that Katriona Edlmann, Professor in Sustainable…

Edinburgh scientist part of race to understand Greenland-North Atlantic climate tipping point

11 March, 2026

An international team of scientists is heading to Greenland this summer for a two-month expedition…

Industrial pollution in Europe shaped Asian monsoon a century ago, study finds

05 March, 2026

Air pollution from early 20th Century European industry reshaped rainfall patterns across Asia’s…

Economic growth cannot save us from deforestation

03 March, 2026

On the UN's World Wildlife Day, we must face the reality that economic growth is driving…

Professor Chris Dibben part of £25m UKRI award to advance ADR Scotland’s data research

02 March, 2026

The School of GeoSciences is delighted to share that Chris Dibben, Professor of Geography (Health…

New Springpod spotlight course gives insight into Earth Sciences at the School of GeoSciences

13 February, 2026

We’re excited to launch our new Earth Sciences subject spotlight, in partnership with Springpod.…