Edinburgh University

Radical vision – Brian Maye on John Toland

An Irishman’s Diary

Tue Apr 12 2022 - 19:24

Opening new frontiers through deep collaboration between science and humanities

Interdisciplinarity requires proper collaboration to ensure integration of knowledge

Thu Dec 09 2021 - 01:00

Ireland’s supervets: ‘As pets become part of the family, people want more for them’

Ireland’s pet population is growing, and with it the complexity – and cost – of veterinary care

Sat Sept 18 2021 - 06:00

And now for the stars: O’Casey’s great-granddaughter takes to the stage

After graduating from Dublin's Lir Academy, Agnes O'Casey makes her debut in Druid’s The Seagull

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 06:00

Before toppling any statues, ask yourself: Am I on the right side of history?

Unthinkable: Don’t criticise philosopher David Hume for racism until you look in the mirror

Thu Jun 24 2021 - 11:29

The Coming Bad Days by Sarah Bernstein: startling and inventive

Sarah Bernstein’s stylish debut novel about the female experience from a writer to watch

Tue May 04 2021 - 06:00

Scotland on a knife edge ahead of vote that could pave way for independence

Scots go to the polls next week and the outcome will heavily influence next steps towards a second referendum to leave the UK

Sat May 01 2021 - 06:00

Johnson to focus on ‘data, not dates’ for ending restrictions

Schools expected to reopen in March with other measures eased at four-week intervals

Wed Feb 17 2021 - 22:30

Connacht itching to go after enforced break

Andy Friend’s side meet the Scarlets after missing two matches due to Covid

Wed Nov 11 2020 - 07:00

Kilkenny woman named New York’s top tech evangelist

Rebecca Kelly, who comes from Castlecomer and works for Kx, wins top award

Mon Nov 02 2020 - 17:44

Saudi authorities seize children of exiled intelligence chief

Former cabinet minister Saad al-Jabri was strategic architect of Saudi counter-terrorism efforts

Tue May 26 2020 - 18:15

James Mackey obituary: theology professor with ecumenical sympathies

Liberal Catholic theologian and author was open to insights from other faiths

Sat Apr 04 2020 - 06:03

Twenty women-only professorships to be established this year

Mary Mitchell O’Connor says the gender equality move is ‘game-changing moment’

Fri Jan 03 2020 - 02:30

How Scotland will vote: ‘It’s a question of the lesser of two evils’

In Scotland, the thorny question of Brexit is complicated by the independence issue

Sat Nov 23 2019 - 06:00

Majority of cancer patients in Ireland don’t see a dietician as part of treatment

Study finds half of cancer patients have a diet-related problem

Thu Mar 28 2019 - 16:08

Mother-in-laws: can’t live with them, can’t . . .

Mother-in-law bashing is a popular sport but she can be a huge support in a couple’s life

Wed Mar 27 2019 - 06:01

Golf injuries: the causes and how you can avoid them

Studies show the sport is a fair way to improve health and increase longevity

Thu Nov 22 2018 - 07:01

When the final whistle blows

A lucrative sporting career can be brutally short, with many athletes facing bleak futures when the glory days come to an end

Fri Nov 16 2018 - 00:00

A journey through hairstyles and scientific discoveries

‘Not enough money going into discovery on the spectrum of research from discovery to translation to applications’ - Paul Nurse

Thu Mar 22 2018 - 06:00

Hugh Kearney: Historian with ‘four nations’ view of UK and Ireland

Born: January 22nd, 1924. Died: October 1st, 2017

Sat Nov 04 2017 - 02:24

Are junior cycle reforms on the right track?

Critics claim the State is about to take a wrong turn on secondary school education

Tue Jan 03 2017 - 01:00

L’Oréal planning a grow-your-own-hair kit

French group wants to use a bioprinter to create living hair follicles

Wed Sept 28 2016 - 20:32

Independence tops SNP’s wish list but vote unlikely soon

Polls suggest Scots more concerned with economy than breaking free of UK

Sat Sept 03 2016 - 01:00

Dublin and Edinburgh grow closer in wake of Brexit

Leinster House has become Sturgeon’s greatest ally since result of Brexit vote

Sat Jul 02 2016 - 01:00

Individualism ‘great intellectual pitfall of our times,’ says Higgins

President speaks at University of Edinburgh where he received an honorary degree

Wed Jun 29 2016 - 01:00

Manhattan decor finds its way to rural Carlow

Artist and architect Sasha Sykes designed her own home on her family’s estate in Carlow using a traditional farmhouse design, though she added her own touches inside and out

Wed May 11 2016 - 14:00

Referendum to deepen Anglo-Scottish political gap

English and Scottish views on staying in European Union are increasingly at odds

Wed Apr 06 2016 - 01:04

How should we tackle concussion in schools rugby?

‘Turning kids into couch potatoes will not cure sports injuries, including concussions’

Sun Mar 13 2016 - 06:00

Britain to allow ‘gene editing’ of human embryos

Research study will look at the first seven days of a fertilised egg’s development

Mon Feb 01 2016 - 13:29

Sleep paralysis and other spooky phenomena

Supernatural beliefs aren’t always incompatible with rationality. We look at the science behind common paranormal beliefs

Thu Oct 29 2015 - 06:00

Q&A about willpower with Frank Ryan

It’s more than simply discipline, but self-discipline is not that simple in any case

Fri Sept 26 2014 - 10:47

Teenage frontrows should not play adult rugby

Research shows younger players often do not have the same neck strength as seniors and are at a higher risk of injury

Tue May 13 2014 - 13:53

When particles collide: high on the Higgs boson

A visit to the Large Hadron Collider exhibition in London is a must for the curious

Thu Jan 02 2014 - 01:00

Babies of obese mothers face higher risk of early death

Study found children of overwight mums 35 per cent more likely to die of heart disease

Wed Aug 14 2013 - 13:03