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Breakthrough ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ study could unlock key to more reliable truffle cultivation

As one of the world¡¯s most revered gourmet foods, some truffles can sell for more than €1,000 per kilogram, making cultivation a lucrative business

Truffle hunter Bill Collins, who helped with surveying for the study -  unearthing a truffle in California, on a site that formed part of the study.

Sakura trees planted at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ to celebrate thriving friendship with Japan

Each spring a reminder of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ's close relationship with Japan will bloom following the installation

Representatives of the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, Nagasaki University and the Japanese Consulate General in Edinburgh at a tree planting ceremony

ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ students and staff set for Zambia sporting project

A group of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ student and staff volunteers are set to travel to Zambia this summer as part of the national Volunteer Zambia programme.

Group of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ staff and students who are part of Lunteer Zambia project

Hundreds celebrate their achievements on ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ campus as temperatures soar

Students recognised alongside two inspirational honorary graduates

Claire Scott, Drew Campbell, Mia Barr

ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ ranked among world¡¯s top 200 institutions for UN sustainability targets

The University also placed in the top 100 worldwide for six SDGs in the 2026 THE Sustainability Ratings

ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ campus

Scottish basketball great?receives honorary degree from?Scotland¡¯s University for Sporting Excellence?

Honorary graduates?Kieron Achara?and?Dr Walter Humes?join?hundreds of students at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ¡¯s summer graduation

Kieron Achara with two graduating students.

ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ announced as Team Scotland¡¯s Official University Partner for Glasgow 2026

The exclusive partnership deepens the organisations' close working relationship

Jon Doig, George Smith, Sam Downie and Cathy Gallagher.

Wheelchair basketballer is 20th?ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ athlete selected for Glasgow 2026

Shayne Humphries will compete in 3x3 Wheelchair Basketball event

Shayne Humphries poses with Saltire Flag.

LGBTQ+ population faces barriers to fertility treatment

The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ-led research uncovered discrimination, funding inequalities and gaps in care for people with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities wanting to have children.

two women holding hands and pregnancy test

Scottish basketball great among distinguished honorary graduands to be celebrated at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ

Kieron Achara MBE will be joined by Dr Walter Humes, Shumela Ahmed-Poole and Harry Adam in receiving honorary degrees next week

A graduation ceremony in front of a packed hall at the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ

Children need to use screens less to improve brain health, study shows

More time moving and sleeping also recommended by researchers

Two children working on tablets.

ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ celebrates breakthrough TV awards success

Students win Royal Television Society award for documentary

Winners Dylan Antscherl, Nathan McQuaid, Jack Cunningham and Ben McQuaid at the prestigious Royal Television Society (RTS) Scotland Awards.

MBE for senior leader at the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ

Joanna Morrow is recognised for her services to education

Joanna Morrow, Deputy Secretary at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ.

Major recognition for ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ at Scottish Student Sport Awards

Three major wins for athletes and coaches at prestigious event

ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ tennis players at Scottish Student Sport Awards.

Youth mental health crisis deepening in UK, and labour market could be to blame

The study finds young women and people in Scotland most affected, and raises urgent questions about NEET rates

hands scrolling on screen looking for jobs

BBC journalists hail success of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ partnership

Students gained industry experience from award-winning team

(l-r) Robbie McAvenue, Logan Killiard, Keeva Miller, Ava-Lei O¡¯Hagan.jpg