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Research expertise

Harness world-leading research expertise for business growth.

The University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s top research-intensive universities*, ranked 1^st in the world for industry, innovation and infrastructure** and ranked 4^th in the UK for quality and breadth of research***.

Tackling the climate and environmental crisis

Making ideas work for a better world

Future Proof

Making ideas work for a better world

Bench to Bedside

Making ideas work for a better world

Genotype to Phenotype

Making ideas work for a better world

Advanced Materials

Animals and agriculture

Biodiversity and nature

Business continuity

Circular economy

Clinical sciences

Cosmetics and personal care

Culture, creativity and tourism

Data, AI and robotics

Genetics and cancer

Tissue regeneration and repair

Space and communications

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* QS World University Rankings 2025, ** THE Impact Rankings 2024, *** REF 2021

Making ideas work for a better world

Power of Innovation

Our Annual Review of innovation activity at the University of Edinburgh