A digest of news and developments from around the Edinburgh campus and beyond.

Hear about the experiences and career paths of six alumni, while also discovering the role the University has played in their lives.

As healthcare enters a digital age shaped by AI and robotics, Professor Lorna Marson reflects on why compassion and connection must remain at the heart of patient care.

The Cook family’s connection to the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies has been shaped by a shared commitment to animals, rural communities and the veterinary profession. 

Professor Chris Ponting on the study bringing new clarity to ME/CFS research. Plus the community of fundraisers with personal experiences of the disease who are supporting this work through events and activities.

University of Edinburgh research is exploring how the body’s energy systems intersect with severe mental illness. From lived experience to large-scale clinical trials, the emerging field of metabolic psychiatry is opening new avenues for understanding and treatment. 

The legacy of Dr Murray McCallum Bett and Mrs Hanna Bett is giving students the chance to gain experience in different healthcare settings, often abroad.

Students across the University are playing a key role in the Edinburgh Medical School 300 project, helping us to explore our past and present with as many people as possible to help us shape our future for medicine in Edinburgh.  

For millions of women worldwide, endometriosis is a daily reality marked by chronic pain, fatigue and a long search for answers. The condition remains widely misunderstood, with diagnosis often taking years and treatment options limited. At the University of Edinburgh, a pioneering research initiative is working to change that.