Eye-surgery laser could be adapted for other organs, say scientists

Eye-surgery laser could be adapted for other organs, say scientists

The team used supermarket-bought lamb liver for the study, to mimic soft brain tissue Scientists in Scotland have shown that a type of laser already similar to the one currently used in routine eye surgery could one day help surgeons remove unwanted tissues, such as tumours, with unprecedented accuracy. Researchers…

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Multrees Walk Partners with Edinburgh College of Art to Champion Emerging Fashion Talent

Multrees Walk Edinburgh, Scotland’s leading luxury shopping destination, has announced an exciting new collaboration with Edinburgh College of Art (ECA), supporting the next generation of fashion talent. As part of this partnership, Multrees Walk will provide mentorship and sponsorship to second-year fashion students as they embark on their annual commercial…

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Scotland Launches Game-Changing Data Platform to Unlock Millions in Global Investment

Scotland Launches Game-Changing Data Platform to Unlock Millions in Global Investment Scotland’s entrepreneurial ecosystem has taken a major step forward with the launch of the Scottish Ecosystem Platform, the first comprehensive, open access platform to provide detailed information on startups, scale-ups and established private companies. By delivering actionable insights, it…

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Edinburgh’s AI Accelerator Programme announces 2025 Line Up

Ninth cohort features a diverse range of companies leveraging AI to tackle global challenges Promising startups developing AI for health, sustainable fashion and cybersecurity, are among 12 companies selected for this year’s University of Edinburgh’s AI Accelerator. This year’s cohort includes Transdermal Diagnostics, an enterprise developing breakthrough needle-free wearables to…

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Study explores the impact of half-day Friday school closures

Researchers from the University of Edinburgh Business School are studying how early school closures on Fridays affect working parents and small businesses across the city. In most parts of Edinburgh, schools finish around midday on Fridays. The idea for the study came from conversations with local mothers, many of whom…

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