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Free mental health app for Malawian healthcare workers

07 June, 20212021

In Malawi, there are three Consultant Psychiatrists for a population of approximately 20 million…

Even mild Covid-19 symptoms can lead to neurological or psychiatric symptoms

03 June, 20212021

Dr Ally Rooney (Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences) has published a comprehensive review of the…

Epilepsy Research UK Doctoral Training Centre awarded to Edinburgh

21 May, 20212021

The charity Epilepsy Research UK has awarded Edinburgh £250,000 (matched by University of Edinburgh…

Dr Richard Davenport to become President of Association of British Neurologists

21 May, 20212021

Congratulations to Dr Richard Davenport (Clinical Brain Sciences) on being elected President of the…

Edinburgh Neuroscience student wins Best Student Poster at BNA Festival of Neuroscience

20 May, 20212021

Congratulations to Noah Stypidou (PhD Student, Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences) on winning the…

Mini 3-D brain models could speed up search for MS treatments

03 May, 20212021

Tiny 3-D models that mimic vital aspects of the human nervous system have been developed in a step…

Sir Henry Dale fellowship awarded to Dr Laura McCulloch

29 April, 20212021

Congratulations to Dr Laura McCulloch on being awarded a £1M Royal Society & Wellcome Trust…

Rugby legends join Edinburgh Dementia Prevention study

26 April, 20212021

Former rugby stars Shane Williams and Ben Kay are among 50 top former rugby players to join a…

Professor Daniel Smith joins Edinburgh as the new Head of Psychiatry

22 April, 20212021

We are delighted to welcome Prof Daniel Smith to the Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences and…

Professor Tara Spires-Jones appointed new President-Elect of the British Neuroscience Association

15 April, 20212021

Congratulations to Professor Tara Spires-Jones (Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences, and UK…