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Philosophy
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Edinburgh University's skull room' highlights its complicated history with racist science

The University of Edinburgh houses hundreds of human skulls, representing a troubling history of racism, phrenology, and the objectification of bodies.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Edinburgh University had outsized' role in creating racist scientific theories, inquiry finds

The inquiry found that Edinburgh became a haven for professors who developed theories of white supremacism in the 18th and 19th centuries, playing a pivotal role in discredited racial pseudo-sciences.
Education
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

University returns centuries-old skulls to Japan: They are pleased to return home'

The University of Edinburgh has returned indigenous Ainu remains to their descendants in a ceremonial repatriation, honoring their cultural heritage.
Artificial intelligence
fromScienceDaily
4 months ago

Coffee-making robot breaks new ground for AI machines

A new AI-powered robot developed at the University of Edinburgh can prepare coffee in dynamic environments like kitchens, showcasing advanced human-like interaction capabilities.
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