College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Edinburgh Uni
@cmvm-edinburghuni.bsky.social
We are the University of Edinburgh’s College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine; a community united by a shared ambition to turn ideas into positive health outcomes for humans, animals and our planet.
We recently held our final inaugural lecture showcase of the year featuring talks from Professors Joris Veltman and Charlie Lees from our Institute of Genetics and Cancer.
Veltman is tackling male infertility through advanced genomics, while Lees is enhancing IBD treatment with AI and datasets.
Veltman is tackling male infertility through advanced genomics, while Lees is enhancing IBD treatment with AI and datasets.
November 25, 2025 at 9:41 AM
We recently held our final inaugural lecture showcase of the year featuring talks from Professors Joris Veltman and Charlie Lees from our Institute of Genetics and Cancer.
Veltman is tackling male infertility through advanced genomics, while Lees is enhancing IBD treatment with AI and datasets.
Veltman is tackling male infertility through advanced genomics, while Lees is enhancing IBD treatment with AI and datasets.
A new trial is testing whether a vaccine against the Epstein–Barr virus could help people recently diagnosed with MS. It’s early research, but it may open the door to a new way of tackling the condition.
Read more 👉 edin.ac/3KalsT5
Read more 👉 edin.ac/3KalsT5
November 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A new trial is testing whether a vaccine against the Epstein–Barr virus could help people recently diagnosed with MS. It’s early research, but it may open the door to a new way of tackling the condition.
Read more 👉 edin.ac/3KalsT5
Read more 👉 edin.ac/3KalsT5
Tickets are now available for this event exploring how compassion and empathy can help shape a more connected and humane future.
The event will mark ten years of the Global Compassion & Empathy Initiative.
📅 2 December, 10am–12.30pm
📍 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh
Register 👉 edin.ac/4nK2Oix
The event will mark ten years of the Global Compassion & Empathy Initiative.
📅 2 December, 10am–12.30pm
📍 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh
Register 👉 edin.ac/4nK2Oix
November 12, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Tickets are now available for this event exploring how compassion and empathy can help shape a more connected and humane future.
The event will mark ten years of the Global Compassion & Empathy Initiative.
📅 2 December, 10am–12.30pm
📍 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh
Register 👉 edin.ac/4nK2Oix
The event will mark ten years of the Global Compassion & Empathy Initiative.
📅 2 December, 10am–12.30pm
📍 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh
Register 👉 edin.ac/4nK2Oix
Considering a PhD in medical, veterinary or biomedical sciences? Join our Virtual Open Day session on Friday 21 November.
Hear from Professor Ruth Andrew and current students about programmes, campuses and how to apply.
Register: edin.ac/4id5YKR
#PhD #PhDLife #UniversityOfEdinburgh
Hear from Professor Ruth Andrew and current students about programmes, campuses and how to apply.
Register: edin.ac/4id5YKR
#PhD #PhDLife #UniversityOfEdinburgh
November 11, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Considering a PhD in medical, veterinary or biomedical sciences? Join our Virtual Open Day session on Friday 21 November.
Hear from Professor Ruth Andrew and current students about programmes, campuses and how to apply.
Register: edin.ac/4id5YKR
#PhD #PhDLife #UniversityOfEdinburgh
Hear from Professor Ruth Andrew and current students about programmes, campuses and how to apply.
Register: edin.ac/4id5YKR
#PhD #PhDLife #UniversityOfEdinburgh
We recently held our third Inaugural Lecture Showcase. We got to hear from two professors, Katrin Ottersbach and Brian Bigger, Chair in Advanced Therapeutics.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this event and to our speakers for sharing their research journeys and insights with such passion!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this event and to our speakers for sharing their research journeys and insights with such passion!
November 4, 2025 at 10:29 AM
We recently held our third Inaugural Lecture Showcase. We got to hear from two professors, Katrin Ottersbach and Brian Bigger, Chair in Advanced Therapeutics.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this event and to our speakers for sharing their research journeys and insights with such passion!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this event and to our speakers for sharing their research journeys and insights with such passion!
Join us for another inaugural lecture showcase, with two professors from our Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, exploring what keeps dogs healthy and how nutrition and new technologies are transforming farm animal health.
📅 Tue 4 Nov | 🕒 5–7:30pm | 📍 Easter Bush Campus
👉 edin.ac/47fQUYV
📅 Tue 4 Nov | 🕒 5–7:30pm | 📍 Easter Bush Campus
👉 edin.ac/47fQUYV
October 30, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Join us for another inaugural lecture showcase, with two professors from our Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, exploring what keeps dogs healthy and how nutrition and new technologies are transforming farm animal health.
📅 Tue 4 Nov | 🕒 5–7:30pm | 📍 Easter Bush Campus
👉 edin.ac/47fQUYV
📅 Tue 4 Nov | 🕒 5–7:30pm | 📍 Easter Bush Campus
👉 edin.ac/47fQUYV
Only 3 days left to grab your ticket!
Join us this Thursday for our inaugural lecture showcase:
“Childhood Therapies: it’s all in the blood.”
Hear from world leading experts shaping the future of childhood treatments.
🕔 30 Oct, 5–7:30pm
🎟️ Free — register now: edin.ac/46Zjz4s
Join us this Thursday for our inaugural lecture showcase:
“Childhood Therapies: it’s all in the blood.”
Hear from world leading experts shaping the future of childhood treatments.
🕔 30 Oct, 5–7:30pm
🎟️ Free — register now: edin.ac/46Zjz4s
October 27, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Only 3 days left to grab your ticket!
Join us this Thursday for our inaugural lecture showcase:
“Childhood Therapies: it’s all in the blood.”
Hear from world leading experts shaping the future of childhood treatments.
🕔 30 Oct, 5–7:30pm
🎟️ Free — register now: edin.ac/46Zjz4s
Join us this Thursday for our inaugural lecture showcase:
“Childhood Therapies: it’s all in the blood.”
Hear from world leading experts shaping the future of childhood treatments.
🕔 30 Oct, 5–7:30pm
🎟️ Free — register now: edin.ac/46Zjz4s
Researchers from our Roslin Institute have developed pigs that are resistant to classical swine fever (CSF), a highly contagious disease that affects pig farms around the world.
Read more 👉 edin.ac/4ne30qh
@roslininstitute.bsky.social
Read more 👉 edin.ac/4ne30qh
@roslininstitute.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Researchers from our Roslin Institute have developed pigs that are resistant to classical swine fever (CSF), a highly contagious disease that affects pig farms around the world.
Read more 👉 edin.ac/4ne30qh
@roslininstitute.bsky.social
Read more 👉 edin.ac/4ne30qh
@roslininstitute.bsky.social
🫶 “Edinburgh really has my heart in every single way.”
A look at international student life – from the Royal Mile to a welcoming community.
Thinking about a masters or a PhD? Join our Postgraduate Virtual Open Days next month: edin.ac/4ofmAmM
#Edinburgh #Postgraduate
A look at international student life – from the Royal Mile to a welcoming community.
Thinking about a masters or a PhD? Join our Postgraduate Virtual Open Days next month: edin.ac/4ofmAmM
#Edinburgh #Postgraduate
October 22, 2025 at 11:04 AM
🫶 “Edinburgh really has my heart in every single way.”
A look at international student life – from the Royal Mile to a welcoming community.
Thinking about a masters or a PhD? Join our Postgraduate Virtual Open Days next month: edin.ac/4ofmAmM
#Edinburgh #Postgraduate
A look at international student life – from the Royal Mile to a welcoming community.
Thinking about a masters or a PhD? Join our Postgraduate Virtual Open Days next month: edin.ac/4ofmAmM
#Edinburgh #Postgraduate
Join us for “Childhood Therapies: It’s All in the Blood” an inaugural lecture showcase. Hear from:
Prof Katrin Ottersbach – how the fetal environment shapes infant leukaemia
Prof Brian Bigger – gene & cell therapies for rare childhood neurological diseases
Thurs 30 Oct, 5–7:30pm
edin.ac/46Zjz4s
Prof Katrin Ottersbach – how the fetal environment shapes infant leukaemia
Prof Brian Bigger – gene & cell therapies for rare childhood neurological diseases
Thurs 30 Oct, 5–7:30pm
edin.ac/46Zjz4s
October 21, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Join us for “Childhood Therapies: It’s All in the Blood” an inaugural lecture showcase. Hear from:
Prof Katrin Ottersbach – how the fetal environment shapes infant leukaemia
Prof Brian Bigger – gene & cell therapies for rare childhood neurological diseases
Thurs 30 Oct, 5–7:30pm
edin.ac/46Zjz4s
Prof Katrin Ottersbach – how the fetal environment shapes infant leukaemia
Prof Brian Bigger – gene & cell therapies for rare childhood neurological diseases
Thurs 30 Oct, 5–7:30pm
edin.ac/46Zjz4s
Postgraduate Virtual Open Days at The University of Edinburgh are on 19-21 November.
Sessions about our programmes, student panels and one-to-one admissions text-chat – all live online.
Register now to build your schedule: edin.ac/4n7oBAu
#Postgraduate #PhD #Masters #Edinburgh
Sessions about our programmes, student panels and one-to-one admissions text-chat – all live online.
Register now to build your schedule: edin.ac/4n7oBAu
#Postgraduate #PhD #Masters #Edinburgh
October 16, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Postgraduate Virtual Open Days at The University of Edinburgh are on 19-21 November.
Sessions about our programmes, student panels and one-to-one admissions text-chat – all live online.
Register now to build your schedule: edin.ac/4n7oBAu
#Postgraduate #PhD #Masters #Edinburgh
Sessions about our programmes, student panels and one-to-one admissions text-chat – all live online.
Register now to build your schedule: edin.ac/4n7oBAu
#Postgraduate #PhD #Masters #Edinburgh
5 days to go!
Join us at the Usher Institute Inaugural Showcase exploring how we shape the future of health through behavioural science, systems engineering, and unconventional collaborations.
📅 Tuesday, 7th October
⏰ 5pm – 7:30pm
This event is free and open to all 👉 edin.ac/4gphtOl
Join us at the Usher Institute Inaugural Showcase exploring how we shape the future of health through behavioural science, systems engineering, and unconventional collaborations.
📅 Tuesday, 7th October
⏰ 5pm – 7:30pm
This event is free and open to all 👉 edin.ac/4gphtOl
October 2, 2025 at 9:34 AM
5 days to go!
Join us at the Usher Institute Inaugural Showcase exploring how we shape the future of health through behavioural science, systems engineering, and unconventional collaborations.
📅 Tuesday, 7th October
⏰ 5pm – 7:30pm
This event is free and open to all 👉 edin.ac/4gphtOl
Join us at the Usher Institute Inaugural Showcase exploring how we shape the future of health through behavioural science, systems engineering, and unconventional collaborations.
📅 Tuesday, 7th October
⏰ 5pm – 7:30pm
This event is free and open to all 👉 edin.ac/4gphtOl
Applications are open for up to four TRACC+ Clinical Lectureships in Cancer Research, starting August 2026.
Posts combine clinical training with a fully funded 3 year PhD fellowship, preparing the next generation of clinical academic leaders in oncology.
Closing: 16 October 2025
edin.ac/4gGHf0l
Posts combine clinical training with a fully funded 3 year PhD fellowship, preparing the next generation of clinical academic leaders in oncology.
Closing: 16 October 2025
edin.ac/4gGHf0l
September 25, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Applications are open for up to four TRACC+ Clinical Lectureships in Cancer Research, starting August 2026.
Posts combine clinical training with a fully funded 3 year PhD fellowship, preparing the next generation of clinical academic leaders in oncology.
Closing: 16 October 2025
edin.ac/4gGHf0l
Posts combine clinical training with a fully funded 3 year PhD fellowship, preparing the next generation of clinical academic leaders in oncology.
Closing: 16 October 2025
edin.ac/4gGHf0l
Congratulations to Johnny Tam, from our Institute for Neuroscience & Cardiovascular Research, on being shortlisted for the MRC Max Perutz Award, which recognises excellence in science communication by PhD students.
Winners will be announced in November — we wish Johnny every success!
Winners will be announced in November — we wish Johnny every success!
September 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Congratulations to Johnny Tam, from our Institute for Neuroscience & Cardiovascular Research, on being shortlisted for the MRC Max Perutz Award, which recognises excellence in science communication by PhD students.
Winners will be announced in November — we wish Johnny every success!
Winners will be announced in November — we wish Johnny every success!
New research highlights an important connection between long Covid and menstrual health.
Women with long Covid often face heavier, longer periods and worse symptoms around menstruation.
Read more 👉 edin.ac/42xzdRJ
@edinuni-irr.bsky.social | @jackiemaybin.bsky.social
Women with long Covid often face heavier, longer periods and worse symptoms around menstruation.
Read more 👉 edin.ac/42xzdRJ
@edinuni-irr.bsky.social | @jackiemaybin.bsky.social
September 17, 2025 at 3:21 PM
New research highlights an important connection between long Covid and menstrual health.
Women with long Covid often face heavier, longer periods and worse symptoms around menstruation.
Read more 👉 edin.ac/42xzdRJ
@edinuni-irr.bsky.social | @jackiemaybin.bsky.social
Women with long Covid often face heavier, longer periods and worse symptoms around menstruation.
Read more 👉 edin.ac/42xzdRJ
@edinuni-irr.bsky.social | @jackiemaybin.bsky.social
Join us at the Usher Institute Inaugural Showcase exploring how we shape the future of health through behavioural science, systems engineering, and unconventional collaborations.
📅 Tuesday, 7th October
⏰ 5pm – 7:30pm
This event is free and open to all 👉 edin.ac/4gphtOl
📅 Tuesday, 7th October
⏰ 5pm – 7:30pm
This event is free and open to all 👉 edin.ac/4gphtOl
September 16, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Join us at the Usher Institute Inaugural Showcase exploring how we shape the future of health through behavioural science, systems engineering, and unconventional collaborations.
📅 Tuesday, 7th October
⏰ 5pm – 7:30pm
This event is free and open to all 👉 edin.ac/4gphtOl
📅 Tuesday, 7th October
⏰ 5pm – 7:30pm
This event is free and open to all 👉 edin.ac/4gphtOl
Welcome Week 2025 has come to a close, and it has been fantastic to see so many new students settling in, exploring Edinburgh, and connecting with each other.
A huge thank you to everyone in our College community who organised events, supported activities, and ensured Welcome Week ran smoothly!
A huge thank you to everyone in our College community who organised events, supported activities, and ensured Welcome Week ran smoothly!
September 12, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Welcome Week 2025 has come to a close, and it has been fantastic to see so many new students settling in, exploring Edinburgh, and connecting with each other.
A huge thank you to everyone in our College community who organised events, supported activities, and ensured Welcome Week ran smoothly!
A huge thank you to everyone in our College community who organised events, supported activities, and ensured Welcome Week ran smoothly!
*Content warning: themes of suicide
On World Suicide Prevention Day, we are highlighting the Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention, which reduces deaths by tackling toxic pesticides. Led by Prof Michael Eddleston, it combines research, policy & advocacy to save lives globally.
👉 edin.ac/4p4G26Y
On World Suicide Prevention Day, we are highlighting the Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention, which reduces deaths by tackling toxic pesticides. Led by Prof Michael Eddleston, it combines research, policy & advocacy to save lives globally.
👉 edin.ac/4p4G26Y
September 10, 2025 at 8:01 AM
*Content warning: themes of suicide
On World Suicide Prevention Day, we are highlighting the Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention, which reduces deaths by tackling toxic pesticides. Led by Prof Michael Eddleston, it combines research, policy & advocacy to save lives globally.
👉 edin.ac/4p4G26Y
On World Suicide Prevention Day, we are highlighting the Centre for Pesticide Suicide Prevention, which reduces deaths by tackling toxic pesticides. Led by Prof Michael Eddleston, it combines research, policy & advocacy to save lives globally.
👉 edin.ac/4p4G26Y
Now that Technician Week 2025 has wrapped up, we want to thank everyone involved in making this annual celebration a success.
A special thank you to all the organisers, speakers, and participants from our College community who made this week engaging, inspiring, and informative.
A special thank you to all the organisers, speakers, and participants from our College community who made this week engaging, inspiring, and informative.
September 9, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Now that Technician Week 2025 has wrapped up, we want to thank everyone involved in making this annual celebration a success.
A special thank you to all the organisers, speakers, and participants from our College community who made this week engaging, inspiring, and informative.
A special thank you to all the organisers, speakers, and participants from our College community who made this week engaging, inspiring, and informative.
Yesterday we opened our 2025 autumn lectures celebrating 10 years of @ctlgh.bsky.social! 👏 Four professors shared their research journeys, followed by a drinks reception.
Congratulations to Profs Chagunda, Morrison, Prendergast and Gorjanc! Here’s to the next decade of tropical livestock science!
Congratulations to Profs Chagunda, Morrison, Prendergast and Gorjanc! Here’s to the next decade of tropical livestock science!
September 5, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Yesterday we opened our 2025 autumn lectures celebrating 10 years of @ctlgh.bsky.social! 👏 Four professors shared their research journeys, followed by a drinks reception.
Congratulations to Profs Chagunda, Morrison, Prendergast and Gorjanc! Here’s to the next decade of tropical livestock science!
Congratulations to Profs Chagunda, Morrison, Prendergast and Gorjanc! Here’s to the next decade of tropical livestock science!
1 week left to apply - 5 Postdoctoral SCREDS Clinical Lecturers starting Aug 2026.
This role combines specialist clinical training with academic and research opportunities, and is open to UK trainees in all GMC-recognised medical and surgical specialties (except primary care).
👉 edin.ac/41a1UUa
This role combines specialist clinical training with academic and research opportunities, and is open to UK trainees in all GMC-recognised medical and surgical specialties (except primary care).
👉 edin.ac/41a1UUa
September 2, 2025 at 9:56 AM
1 week left to apply - 5 Postdoctoral SCREDS Clinical Lecturers starting Aug 2026.
This role combines specialist clinical training with academic and research opportunities, and is open to UK trainees in all GMC-recognised medical and surgical specialties (except primary care).
👉 edin.ac/41a1UUa
This role combines specialist clinical training with academic and research opportunities, and is open to UK trainees in all GMC-recognised medical and surgical specialties (except primary care).
👉 edin.ac/41a1UUa
Kicking off our 2025 autumn inaugural lecture series with Tropical Connections, celebrating 10 years at the Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health, four professors will share their research journeys.
📍 Roslin Institute
📅 Thu 4 Sept, 5–6:45pm
🍷 Refreshments: 6:45–7:45pm
👉 edin.ac/4mOm2Um
📍 Roslin Institute
📅 Thu 4 Sept, 5–6:45pm
🍷 Refreshments: 6:45–7:45pm
👉 edin.ac/4mOm2Um
August 27, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Kicking off our 2025 autumn inaugural lecture series with Tropical Connections, celebrating 10 years at the Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health, four professors will share their research journeys.
📍 Roslin Institute
📅 Thu 4 Sept, 5–6:45pm
🍷 Refreshments: 6:45–7:45pm
👉 edin.ac/4mOm2Um
📍 Roslin Institute
📅 Thu 4 Sept, 5–6:45pm
🍷 Refreshments: 6:45–7:45pm
👉 edin.ac/4mOm2Um
We’re recruiting up to 5 Postdoctoral SCREDS Clinical Lecturers to start in Aug 2026. This role combines specialist clinical training with academic and research opportunities, and is open to UK trainees in all GMC-recognised medical and surgical specialties (except primary care).
👉 edin.ac/41a1UUa
👉 edin.ac/41a1UUa
August 18, 2025 at 12:48 PM
We’re recruiting up to 5 Postdoctoral SCREDS Clinical Lecturers to start in Aug 2026. This role combines specialist clinical training with academic and research opportunities, and is open to UK trainees in all GMC-recognised medical and surgical specialties (except primary care).
👉 edin.ac/41a1UUa
👉 edin.ac/41a1UUa
New results from the world’s largest genetic study of ME/CFS, DecodeMe, have identified eight key areas of DNA that differ in people with the condition, offering the first strong evidence that genetics play a role in its development.
Read more 👉https://edin.ac/4mBkXiB
Read more 👉https://edin.ac/4mBkXiB
August 7, 2025 at 7:51 AM
New results from the world’s largest genetic study of ME/CFS, DecodeMe, have identified eight key areas of DNA that differ in people with the condition, offering the first strong evidence that genetics play a role in its development.
Read more 👉https://edin.ac/4mBkXiB
Read more 👉https://edin.ac/4mBkXiB
Big boost for autism research: The Simons Foundation has pledged up to £40m to study brain development and neurodevelopmental disorders with the aim of finding new treatments for conditions such as Fragile X syndrome and SYNGAP1-related disorders.
edin.ac/454Gqt4
@sidb-edinburgh.bsky.social
edin.ac/454Gqt4
@sidb-edinburgh.bsky.social
July 24, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Big boost for autism research: The Simons Foundation has pledged up to £40m to study brain development and neurodevelopmental disorders with the aim of finding new treatments for conditions such as Fragile X syndrome and SYNGAP1-related disorders.
edin.ac/454Gqt4
@sidb-edinburgh.bsky.social
edin.ac/454Gqt4
@sidb-edinburgh.bsky.social