The following post is part of the Mason Institute student blog series, which publishes the excellent work undertaken by Edinburgh postgraduate students on the Contemporary Issues in Medical Jurisprudence course, a component of our Master’s in Medical Law and Ethics degree programme. ________________ Air pollution affecting children disproportionately became evident after the death of Ella […]

Part One: English influences in the Chilean Fideicomiso By León Carmona Fontaine, Assistant Professor of Private Law at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Latin American and most European jurisdictions are commonly regarded as civil law jurisdictions. Yet one notable difference between the two is that trust instruments were introduced in Latin America much earlier […]

By Chang Su University of Edinburgh Introduction  Health is not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, but a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. A similar logic applies to planetary health. Achieving planetary health is not primarily about reducing harm, but about actively restoring. Criticism of mega sporting events has largely focused […]

Knowledge Mobilisation is an active process of shaping and tailoring knowledge (e.g. research insights) so that it reaches the right people and can be applied effectively (e.g. in policy or practice). Knowledge Mobilisation is not a bolt-on; it’s not a “phase” or a targeted “push” of information after a project finishes. Rather it should be […]

By Lara, from the United States, studying Biological Sciences Campus tours are one of the best ways to get a real feel for the University of Edinburgh, especially if you’re not able to attend an Open Day. They give you the chance to explore the campus in person, ask questions, and imagine what day-to-day life as a student […]

What was life like for women who studied at the Edinburgh Medical School in the early twentieth century? Archival material provides insight into the challenges many medical women faced. By Juliet Gartside Forty women matriculated at the University of Edinburgh between 1869 and 1873, including the renowned Edinburgh Seven, making them the first women to […]