Edinburgh researchers link mental health disorders to stress during pregnancy
New research from the University of Edinburgh suggests that children whose grandmothers were stressed during pregnancy have a greater chance of developing mental-health disorders later in life. Through a study…
Bollywood movie star Shah Rukh Khan awarded Edinburgh degree
Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan visited the University of Edinburgh on 16 October to receive an honorary degree of Doctor Honoris Causa. The award was presented in recognition of his…
Research points to persistent under-representation of women in UN
Women continue to be vastly under- represented in UN peace negotiations, new research from the University of Edinburgh suggests. Over the last 15 years, references to women in peace negotiations…
Lord of the Flies
Image courtesy of Johan Persson. William Golding’s classic novel Lord of the Flies has been masterfully adapted for the stage by Nigel Williams. The story bursts into life with flames…