Edinburgh University

International, Human rights

Scotland’s links to Chinese phone firm accused of spying

Billy Briggs on January 30, 2019April 6, 2019

Scottish universities and police refuse to sever links with Chinese technology giant Huawei, despite fears their devices may be used for spying.

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Finance

Edinburgh University criticised for investment in sanctioned Russian bank

Peter Geoghegan on November 20, 2017April 18, 2019

Edinburgh University has been criticised for holding shares in a Russian bank under sanctions from both the United States and the European Union.

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Privacy and surveillance, Health, Human rights

Over the counter genetic tests raise human rights concerns

Peter Geoghegan on August 10, 2016November 23, 2016

Genetic testing kits sold online and in pharmacies are failing to protect consumers’ privacy raising concerns about human rights, academics have warned.

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International, Health

China accused of lying over organ harvesting

Billy Briggs on June 17, 2016November 23, 2016

An Australian academic visiting Scotland has refuted claims by China that organ harvesting from prisoners has stopped.