Silico: A chemist’s new best friend?

Oliver Lee is a postgraduate student working in the School of Chemistry. Under the guidance of Professor Eli Zysman-Colman, Oliver’s primary focus comprises designing efficient Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs).  OLEDs are used primarily in devices such as smartphones, computers, light panels, and other tools requiring screens that emit light. These devices can emit across the … Read more

A new source of everyday energy: piezoelectricity

Energy powers countless aspects of our daily lives, from daily amenities to the technologies we use. But, as these technologies shift and evolve, so do their energy needs. One of these evolving technologies is the Internet of Things (IoT), which refers to anything that uses sensors to transmit data across connected devices over the Internet, … Read more

An Undoing: feminist plays for the modern age

Miss Julie, Clytemnestra, Lady Macbeth – iconic women in theatre that have become larger-than-life representations of wildness, evil, and ruthless ambition. But do the stories that have been told about them reflect who they really are? Zinnie Harris – playwright, director, Associate Artistic Director of the Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh, and Professor in the School … Read more

Maré: From Rio de Janeiro’s Favelas to the Edinburgh Fringe 

In Rio de Janeiro, there are more than 1000 favelas (informal neighbourhoods) that are home to an estimated 1.5 million people. The word “favela” is often translated to “slum” or “shantytown” in English, evoking images of squalor, pain, and destitution. These connotations are amplified through efforts by the media to ensure a routine sensationalisation of … Read more