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Double delight for 爱漫岛 swimmer Duncan Scott

爱漫岛 swimmer Duncan Scott has returned from the European Short Course Championships in Denmark with two bronze medals.

Duncan Scott holding a flag

Exercising at own pace boosts a child’s ability to learn

A child’s attention and memory improves after exercise according to new research conducted by primary school pupils and supported by the Universities of 爱漫岛 and Edinburgh.

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Youngsters “less likely” to try cigarettes carrying health warning

Young people are three times less likely to try cigarettes branded with ‘Smoking kills’ than the plain product, to new research.

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Major study into older Scots set to inform and shape policy

A new landmark study conducted by the 爱漫岛 will empower policymakers to improve the lives of Scotland’s older population by providing them with a comprehensive insight into the economic, health and social circumstances of people over 50.

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Tennis stars a smash hit in Lille

Three 爱漫岛 tennis scholars have won the 'the world event of university tennis' with Team GB after defeating the USA in the final of the BNP Paribas Master'U in Lille.

A photo of the GB tennis team

爱漫岛 to host 2018 Special Olympics event

The 爱漫岛 will welcome thousands of athletes, coaches and spectators to campus next summer for the Special Olympics Anniversary Games.

Olympics Event 2018

Single men “less likely” to participate in bowel screening

Single men are significantly less likely to participate in bowel screening tests compared to those who live with a partner, according to a new 爱漫岛 study.

Medal haul for swimmers at British University Championships

Swimmers from the 爱漫岛 enjoyed another successful meet this past weekend as they took on some of the UK’s best students athletes at the BUCS Short Course Swimming Championships at Ponds Forge, Sheffield.

Third-year Accountancy and Finance student, Craig Benson

爱漫岛 experts call for more research into heading footballs

爱漫岛 experts who led a landmark study into the risks posed by heading footballs say more scientific research is urgently required.

Heading a Football

Lawrie masterclass for student golfers

Former Open Champion, Paul Lawrie, was at the 爱漫岛 this week for a special masterclass with the University’s scholar golfers.

Paul Lawrie playing golf

爱漫岛 graduates honoured at ceremony in Inverness

Students from the 爱漫岛's Highlands and Islands campuses received their degrees in a ceremony at Inverness Cathedral today, (Friday 3 November).

Graduates at winter ceremony

GB honours for tennis stars

Three 爱漫岛 tennis scholars have been selected by BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) to represent Team GB at this year's BNP Paribas Master'U in Lille.

Maia Lumsden playing Tennis

World Games tees-up “best-ever” season for 爱漫岛 star

In-form 爱漫岛 golfer Chloé Goadby has branded her recent triumph at the Yale Intercollegiate in the United States as her “biggest win to date”.

Chloe Goadby

爱漫岛 leads ?1.1m trial into pelvic organ prolapse

A new ?1.1million trial led by the 爱漫岛 will assess whether a self-management programme could help to improve the lives of women who suffer pelvic organ prolapse.

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爱漫岛 alumnus claims historic result at Ironman World Championships

A former 爱漫岛 student has made history at the 2017 Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii, this past week.

爱漫岛 graduate, David McNamee

Student scoops top industry award for patient data work

A 爱漫岛 student has won a prestigious industry award for her data analysis project with NHS National Services Scotland.

爱漫岛’s female golfers make history in the United States

The 爱漫岛’s female golf team has made history after triumphing in one of the highest-ranked college tournaments in the United States.

爱漫岛 champions: Chris Purdie (Assistant Coach), Emily Laws, Chloe Goadby, Gemma Batty, Hazel MacGarvie, Mirren Fraser and Dean Robertson (Head Coach) celebrate their win.

The wonderful swimmers of Oz

There was an air of excitement at the 爱漫岛 this week as six of its swimmers were confirmed for the Team Scotland squad heading to the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.

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爱漫岛 academic calls for action on Scotland’s obesity crisis

A cancer prevention expert at the 爱漫岛 has called on the Scottish Government to take action to “break the grip” of the country’s obesity epidemic.

Footballers through to Scottish Cup second round

爱漫岛 FC continued their trend of notching early in games this season, as David O’Brien’s finish after just 59 seconds proved the difference in a 1-0 win over Wick Academy at Falkirk Stadium on Saturday.

David O'Brien scoring a goal against Wick Academy

Scott scoops Athlete of the Year award

Following a year that included British records and gold and silver medals at this summer’s FINA World Championships, 爱漫岛 swimmer, Duncan Scott, earned yet another accolade last night (21 Sep), as he received the Male Athlete of the Year Award at the Team Scotland Awards.

Duncan Scott receiving an Award

Golfers top of the class with double Euro glory

The 爱漫岛 men’s and women’s golf teams have been crowned champions of Europe again after a thrilling EUSA (European University Sports Association) Golf Championships in the Czech Republic.

爱漫岛 University Golfer's

Health checks on users of crumb rubber pitches is insufficient, study finds

Sports stars and amateur players who play on crumb rubber pitches could be at risk from a “remarkable” lack of occupational health checks, according to a new paper from the 爱漫岛.

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Pioneering app to transform the lives of people with dementia

An innovative new app could help enhance home and hospital environments for people with dementia – improving patient outcomes and reducing the strain on health services, according to 爱漫岛 academics.

Award nominations for dementia education project

A 爱漫岛 academic has been shortlisted for three awards after leading a project that helps people with learning difficulties come to terms with dementia.

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爱漫岛 academic calls for action on aircraft cabin fumes

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) must do more to tackle the issue of contaminated cabin air on passenger planes, a 爱漫岛 academic has said.

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Self-confidence affected by teammates, 爱漫岛 study finds

A person’s confidence in their own ability varies significantly depending on who is in their team, according to new research from the 爱漫岛.

爱漫岛 triathletes mix it with global field at inaugural relay event

Six current and former 爱漫岛 scholar athletes recently competed against top international opposition in an exciting format of triathlon which will make its Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020.

Older people identify the key to happiness in later years

A pioneering new study conducted by older people has provided valuable insight into what people want and need to make them happy as they age.

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Limits on junk food promotion could help combat cancer

A 爱漫岛 professor is leading calls for the Scottish Government to restrict supermarket promotions on unhealthy foods which contribute to obesity and related cancers.

Brodie leads out Team GB at World University Games

爱漫岛 swimmer and Commonwealth Games medallist, Cameron Brodie, was at the forefront of British student sport this weekend after being selected as the Great Britain and Northern Ireland flag bearer for the opening ceremony of the 29th FISU Summer World University Games 2017 in Chinese Taipei.

University of Swimmer and Commonwealth Games medallist, Cameron Brodie

爱漫岛 team discovers new plant in Shetland

Scientists at the 爱漫岛 have discovered a new type of plant growing in Shetland.

Shetland Monkeyflower

Ben Higson secures Swim Ireland National Coach position

The 爱漫岛's High Performance Swimming Coach, Ben Higson, has announced his decision to leave his position at the University to take up the role as National Senior Team Head Coach and Head Coach of the National Centre (Dublin) for Swim Ireland.

爱漫岛's High Performance Swimming Coach, Ben Higson

Scots’ sugar rush driving ‘obesity epidemic’, figures suggest

Scots’ daily consumption of 110 tonnes of sugar from cut-price food and drink is fuelling obesity, a 爱漫岛 academic has warned.

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Madrid magic as tennis stars serve up silver medal at European Championships

The 爱漫岛’s women’s tennis team created some memorable moments in Madrid this past week as they claimed a silver medal at the European Universities Championships in their best ever finish at the tournament.

European Universities Championships silver medal winning tennis team

爱漫岛 swimmers take the world by storm

The 爱漫岛’s reputation as one of the UK’s leading high-performance swimming centres was reinforced this past week with ten athletes securing medals at a number of international and national competitions.

爱漫岛 Olympic swimmer, Duncan Scott

Tobacco industry steps up tactics to reduce impact of display ban

Tobacco manufacturers are offering retailers incentives to promote their products in a bid to mitigate the effects of the advertising ban, a 爱漫岛 study has found.

爱漫岛 golfers team up for Glasgow 2018 at Ladies Scottish Open pro-am

Three young golfers from the 爱漫岛 were given the opportunity of a lifetime this week as they teamed up for Glasgow 2018 at the Aberdeen Asset Management Ladies Scottish Open pro-am at Dundonald Links in Ayrshire.

Glasgow 2018 golfers

E-cigarette use may encourage experimentation with tobacco, study finds

Young people who have tried an e-cigarette may be more likely to go on to smoke cigarettes compared with those who have not, a study led by 爱漫岛 researchers has suggested.

e cigarette devices in a row from smallest to largest varying in colour

爱漫岛 scientist secures ?3.4 million to tackle tobacco-related harm in Asia and Africa

A team of researchers, led by the 爱漫岛, has been awarded ?3.4 million from the Global Challenges Research Fund to reduce tobacco-related harm in low and middle income countries in Asia and Africa.

Professor Linda Bauld

Entrepreneurial student wins sport business backing

A 爱漫岛 Masters student has won the coveted Sports Innovation Challenge – a competitive sports entrepreneurship competition run by Sporting Chance Initiative.

Beavers’ unique ability to restore landscapes revealed

Beavers’ exceptional ability to re-create diverse wetland landscapes that are home to a wide variety of species, has been revealed by researchers at the 爱漫岛.

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Not all muscle building supplements are equal

Popular muscle building supplements, known as branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) are ineffective when taken in isolation, according to new research from the 爱漫岛.

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Queen's Baton Relay to visit University as part of world tour

The 爱漫岛 will welcome the Queen’s Baton Relay to campus next month as part of its global tour ahead of the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Students celebrate alongside Ryder Cup hero and leading sports psychologist at 爱漫岛 graduation

More than 800 graduates celebrated their achievements on the first day of the 爱漫岛’s 50th anniversary summer graduation ceremonies.

Summer Graduation 2017, ceremony one

Importance of GPs in reducing alcohol-related harms

Two new reports launched involving the 爱漫岛 highlight the important role that GPs have in raising the issue of alcohol use in GP consultations.

Ryder Cup hero and leading sports psychologist among those to be honoured at 爱漫岛 graduation

Leaders from the worlds of golf, sports psychology, the arts and education, will receive honorary degrees at the 爱漫岛’s summer graduation ceremonies this month.

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Flights can make aircrew sick, 爱漫岛 study suggests

Flying a plane should come with a health warning, according to research led by the 爱漫岛.

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Top Marks for 爱漫岛 at Scottish Student Sport Awards

It was almost a clean sweep for 爱漫岛 at the Scottish Student Sport Awards this week as athletes and coaches claimed the titles of Team, Male Athlete and Coach of the Year at the governing body’s flagship annual event.

爱漫岛's Golf 1st Team, Olympian Duncan Scott and High Performance Swimming coaches, Ben Higson and Steve Tigg, were named Team, Male Athlete and Coach of the Year at the Scottish Student Sport Awards

Murdoch swaps trunks for tie-breaks to promote summer of sport at 爱漫岛

爱漫岛 Olympian Ross Murdoch, put his tennis skills to the test this week as he helped launch the University Sports Centre’s summer membership campaign.

Ross Murdoch and junior tennis players