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From cutting edge research to achievements within our community, see the latest news and updates from the School of GeoSciences.

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Intense rainfall more likely due to climate change

01 September, 2025

Extreme rain conditions similar to that which contributed to a fatal train crash five years ago…

Rising heatwaves intensify air pollution risks across Sub-Saharan Africa

27 August, 2025

New research led by Dr Egide Kalisa (Western University of Ontario) and Dr Andrew Sudmant (…

Climate Change for All – Art, Science and Hope

25 August, 2025

What happens when science and art join forces to tackle one of the most urgent issues of our time?…

Venus is ‘quaking’: Clues to a seismically active planet

22 August, 2025

Over the next decade, several spacecraft will head for Venus, promising to unravel some of the…

Exploring long term, complex biodiversity change in Scotland’s landscapes

20 August, 2025

Despite growing concern about biodiversity loss due to the ongoing biodiversity and climate crises…

Pacific tsunami shows the power of early warning systems

05 August, 2025

The recent earthquake near Russia highlighted the efficiency of modern tsunami warnings. Their…

Geodynamica - New Diamond Open Access Journal (DOAJ) launched

31 July, 2025

A new community-led, diamond open-access journal, Geodynamica, has launched to promote inclusive,…

City-scanning satellite set to transform climate monitoring

28 July, 2025

Edinburgh scientists are set to play a key role in the launch of Europe’s first satellite dedicated…

Professor Tim Cresswell elected Fellow of The British Academy

21 July, 2025

We are delighted to share that Professor Tim Cresswell, Ogilvie Professor of Geography in the…

UK Co-Benefits Atlas Launches to Highlight Social Value of Climate Action

04 July, 2025

A powerful new mapping tool has launched to help policymakers and communities better understand the…