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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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Arctic food chain hit as tipping point passed

28 May, 2026

An irreversible shift in the chemical make-up of the Arctic Ocean driven by climate change is…

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Insights into Earth’s molten outer core from space

22 May, 2026

New insights into the movement of molten material deep within Earth’s core have been uncovered…

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School of GeoSciences researcher supports development of a new global map to help protect the world’s lakes

21 May, 2026

A new, interactive global map has been launched to help people understand how pollution and climate…

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Climate warming causes bleaching in key Arctic lichen, study finds

15 May, 2026

Long-term climate warming is causing a bleaching effect in a key Arctic lichen species, according…

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Support local people to protect world’s nature, new report urges, as deadline for global conservation target looms

11 May, 2026

Researchers from the University of Edinburgh have contributed to a new report calling for local…

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Major new ion microprobe investment strengthens Edinburgh’s role as the UK national facility for high-precision microanalysis

07 May, 2026

The School of GeoSciences at the University of Edinburgh has commissioned a new state-of-the-art…

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Edinburgh researchers contribute to study on vaping in Scottish schools

06 May, 2026

New research led by the University of Stirling and the Scottish Centre for Social Research, with…

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School of GeoSciences staff participating in Pint of Science Festival 2026

29 April, 2026

Researchers from the School of GeoSciences will be taking part in this year's Pint of Science…

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2025 among the worst years on record for global glacier loss

22 April, 2026

Using satellite observations, scientists in School of GeoSciences are supporting work to track the…

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Professor Chris Dibben elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh

08 April, 2026

We are delighted to share that Chris Dibben, Professor of Geography (Health and Environment), joins…

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