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University of Edinburgh set to host £750m national supercomputer
The University of Edinburgh has been announced as the home of the UK's next national supercomputer.
EICC Neurodiversity Initiative - Empowering Impact, People, and Inclusivity
The Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC), Welcome Brain Consulting and the Association of British Professional Conference Organisers proudly launches its groundbreaking Neurodiversity in Events Toolkit a pioneering initiative designed to reshape the events industry by embedding genuine inclusivity into its core.
Edinburgh Napier University names Professor Gary Hutchison as Assistant Principal
The current Dean of the School of Applied Sciences will take up the newly created role on 1 July
Heriot-Watt unveils vision for a new Centre for Sustainable Brewing & Distilling
Heriot-Watt's internationally recognised centre of excellence in brewing and distilling is set to undergo a 21st century transformation to ensure a sustainable and profitable future for both industries.
EICC's Impact Network - a new approach to impact and legacy
The EICC recently launched the EICC Impact Network, a new initiative designed to help conference organisers create lasting, meaningful impact that goes beyond the venue walls.
Launched on 26th March, the network is built around the five pillars of the UN Sustainable Development Goals - People, Planet, Prosperity, Partnership and Peace. It connects organisers with schools, charities, universities and local businesses to turn big ideas into community-driven action.
EICC discloses carbon emissions record in inaugural Impact Report
The EICC has disclosed its carbon emissions record for the last decade in its inaugural Impact Report - revealing a 60% reduction in carbon emissions Scope 1 and 2 since 2013, a 41% reduction in both electricity and waste production, and a 46% reduction in water usage.
Edinburgh’s Medical Excellence
Internationally renowned as a historic centre for medicine, the Scottish capital has much to offer conferences with a focus on life sciences.
Creating an environment where world-changing ideas are born
The EICC’s new academic advisory board, the Exchange Initiative, is here to highlight the vital role that senior academics play in attracting international association conferences to the city, while shining a spotlight on Scottish universities.
The Business School has been recognised by the prestigious organisation
Edinburgh Napier University has earned business accreditation from AACSB International, the longest-serving global accrediting body for business schools.
Edinburgh Napier University agrees strategic partnership with FinTech Scotland
Edinburgh Napier University has announced a strategic partnership with FinTech Scotland – the cluster management organisation which supports the fast-growing industry.
£46.3m funding boost to shine light on dark genome
Research into how people’s genetic code can influence health and disease – including the vast regions of DNA whose function is unclear – has secured major financial investment.
Pioneering dementia research project races ahead
Formula One racing legend Sir Jackie Stewart and inventor and engineer Sir James Dyson joined forces to mark the official launch of an ambitious project that aims to uncover the causes of dementia.
Case studies of transformational reform programmes offer new learning for the reform of children’s services in Scotland
The second report for a unique research project into models of reforming children’s services has been published today by CELCIS, the Centre for Excellence for Children’s Care and Protection.
