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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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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…

The northern hemisphere is displayed in this global view of the surface of Venus as seen by NASA Magellan spacecraft

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…

Locations of study sites Migdale (a) and Torran Beithe (b) in the Scottish Highlands, with field photographs showing their terrain and current vegetation.

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…

Image showing a tsunami evacuation sign

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,…

Geodynamica journal logo

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…

Artist's impression of MicroCarb in orbit. Credit-CNES-ill.-SATTLER Oliver, 2021

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…

Photo of Professor Tim Cresswell

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…

Co-Benefits Atlas Image

Taxing red and processed meat could boost health and help the environment in Mexico, study suggests

03 July, 2025

A new study by researchers from the University of Edinburgh and Mexico’s National Institute of…

New interactive Story Map highlights the effect of climate change on Scotland’s deep-sea

17 June, 2025

A new interactive Story Map is helping to bring the science of climate change and deep-sea…

Crab pair descending drop-off, surrounded by coral and sponge species in Scotland’s deep sea. Location: Rosemary Bank Seamount, ~800 m. Credit: NERC funded Deep Links Project

Edinburgh Student Journal of Science | Student-led science journal now open to submissions from across the UK

16 June, 2025

A journal founded by University of Edinburgh PhD student Jack Lee Smith to showcase undergraduate…