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New study could hold key to hack-proof systems
Major data breaches have made worldwide headlines of late but an international consortium of scientists have developed a new technique that could result in hack-proof systems.
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Heriot-Watt shines at UK awards
Heriot-Watt has been recognised with one of the country’s top marketing honours for its Year of Robotics campaign.
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Leading professor stars in UK Government film
A leading academic and director from the Edinburgh Centre for Robotics has taken centre stage in a new UK Government video promoting the Industrial Strategy.
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