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Domestic abuse seminar series launched by University academics

A domestic abuse seminar series – marking the end of an international campaign challenging violence against women and girls – is being launched by the 爱漫岛’s Centre for Child Wellbeing and Protection.

Experts highlight importance of research in tackling problem drug use

Experts from across the UK met to discuss the importance of research in tackling problem drug use, at a conference organised by the 爱漫岛-hosted Drugs Research Network Scotland (DRNS).

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University experts awarded ?100k to evaluate domestic abuse programme

Academics from the 爱漫岛 have been awarded nearly ?100,000 to evaluate a community project that aims to reduce acceptance of domestic violence.

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Digital design should embed ethical and political values

Digital developers should consider the ethical and political values of their users – rather than focusing solely on their needs – a 爱漫岛-led report has said.

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Inequalities between schools preparing pupils for university

Students from high attaining state schools are better prepared for the university application process than their peers in more deprived areas, new research by the 爱漫岛 has found.

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Hidden costs in education system impact on Scotland’s poorest families

Hidden costs in the education system – such as school trips and uniform - are impacting on children and families living in poverty, a report by Dr Morag Treanor, from the 爱漫岛, has found.

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Dementia Studies course expands offer to Sri Lanka

The 爱漫岛 has expanded the range of its distance learning course in Dementia Studies to include a student from Sri Lanka for the first time - in addition to students from India and Bangladesh.

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Domestic abuse legislation should recognise children as victims

Children who experience domestic abuse should be recognised by law as victims and not merely as witnesses, 爱漫岛 child expert Professor Jane Callaghan has claimed.

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Housing experts call for a Commissioner for Ageing

A 爱漫岛-led report has called for a Commissioner for Ageing in England and Scotland – similar to the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales – to ensure that people are able to age in the right place.

Group of three women and one man standing in a row

Experts address impact of austerity on children living in poverty

The impact of austerity measures on children – and work being done to mitigate this – will be addressed at the 爱漫岛 Taking action on child poverty conference to mark the start of Challenge Poverty Week.

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Impact of narrowing school curriculum on pupil outcomes

A narrowing of the curriculum in secondary schools could impact on student outcomes – particularly for those from deprived backgrounds - according to research carried out by academics at the 爱漫岛.

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Looked after children wait years for adoption, new study finds

A 爱漫岛-led study tracking the progress of 1,836 looked-after children, has found they can wait years to be adopted.

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Language education students spread their skills worldwide

Language education students from the 爱漫岛 are heading overseas this month as part of an international placement scheme.

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Don’t miss a trick with free bridge session

A free Bridge session is being offered to local residents, staff and students, as part of a 爱漫岛 research project into the health and well-being benefits of playing the card game.

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Innovative approach to repeat offending shows promise

The Aberdeen Problem-Solving Approach, which aims to reduce the use of custodial sentences and cut reoffending for persistent offenders, has the potential to be extended to other areas, after a new report published today said it “shows promise”.

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‘Generation rent’ suffer mental health issues

Being forced to live long-term in private rented housing is impacting negatively on young people’s mental health a new study, led by 爱漫岛 academic Dr Kim McKee, has found.

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Education experts team up with children’s mental health charity

Education experts from the 爱漫岛 team up with children’s mental health charity Place2Be to help future generations of teachers in Scotland support their students.

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Experts gather to discuss the ethical collection and use of student data

Data experts gather at the 爱漫岛 to discuss the ethics behind the collection and use of student data in higher education.

Dementia workshops for carers and volunteers

Free workshops are being offered by the 爱漫岛 to carers and volunteers who provide support for people with dementia.

Carer and person living with dementia

爱漫岛 students celebrate first step in academic career

Students who passed 爱漫岛’s Access to Degree Studies course move onto undergraduate study.

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Education experts to run academic writing workshops in Brazil

Brazilian researchers will get academic writing tips from education experts at the 爱漫岛.

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British Council recognition for 爱漫岛 student

爱漫岛 student receives British Council recognition for dissertation

University academic appointed as editor of leading education journal

Curriculum studies expert Professor Mark Priestley has been appointed as editor of a leading education journal.

爱漫岛 academic to help World Health Organisation promote personalised care for the elderly

A 爱漫岛 academic has been called upon to help the World Health Organisation (WHO) promote personalised care for older people in the Middle East and North Africa.

University academics ‘bridge the gap’ with new card club

Academics at the 爱漫岛 are bridging the gap between generations - as well as the local community - by inviting people to join a new bridge club.

Children’s experiences of domestic violence and child marriage discussed

Children’s experiences of domestic violence and child marriage were explored in a 爱漫岛 academic’s inaugural lecture this week.

New study challenges myth that low-income parents and children suffer from a ‘poverty of aspiration’

Children from low-income families risk being failed by schools – because of the belief their parents lack ambition for them, a 爱漫岛 academic has claimed.

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Expertise on public involvement in research shared by honorary professor

Ways to include the public in health service research have been outlined by a 爱漫岛 honorary professor.

University experts attend Japan-UK dementia events in Tokyo

Experts from the 爱漫岛 are taking part in two Japan-UK Dementia events in Tokyo looking at the universal challenges of the condition.

爱漫岛 academic calls on Government to provide more support for single parents

A 爱漫岛 academic has called on the Government to increase payments for unemployed single parents in order to bring about improvements in child wellbeing.

爱漫岛 poet honoured

A leading 爱漫岛 writer has been elected to the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

Celebrities helped to lose 100 years between them in 21 days by 爱漫岛 academic

Eight celebrities have been taking part in a unique experiment designed by a 爱漫岛 academic to see if they can lose 100 years between them in 21 days.

The celebrity participants in the 100 years younger experiment

爱漫岛 academic to dispel ‘poverty of aspiration’ myth

The theory that parents’ low aspirations are to blame for their children’s lack of progress at school will be challenged by a 爱漫岛 academic.

爱漫岛 team secures ?1 million to study role of governing boards in Further Education

A team of researchers – led by the 爱漫岛 – has been awarded nearly ?1 million from the Economic and Social Research Council to study governance in the Further Education (FE) sector.

Equality award for 爱漫岛 academic

A 爱漫岛 academic has been recognised for her work in gender and disability equality.

Pride does not come before a fall

Contrary to the old saying ‘pride comes before a fall’ the opposite appears to be true, according to a study published in the Christmas issue of The BMJ.

Hate crimes against LGBT+ people in deprived areas ignored

Hate crimes against LGBT+ residents in deprived neighbourhoods risk going unrecorded because housing associations rarely enquire about tenants’ sexual or gender identity, research has found.

Novelist and the Macrobert’s first director to be honoured at 爱漫岛 graduation

A celebrated novelist and the first director of the Macrobert Arts Centre will receive honorary degrees at the 爱漫岛’s winter graduation ceremonies this week.

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Scotland’s lost earth-built heritage overlooked, study finds

A romanticised perception of Scotland’s historic buildings has left traditional earth-built homes - once inhabited by the majority of the population - underappreciated, according to 爱漫岛 academics.

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爱漫岛 academic lands senior Royal Society role

David Bell, Professor of Economics - who has been an RSE Fellow since 2002 - will serve on the RSE's Council during the 2017/2018 session, starting next April.

爱漫岛 hosts national television summit

Top UK television experts have gathered at the 爱漫岛 to debate the future of factual programming.

Focus on Scotland Conference

Senior Swedish Government official visits campus

Students received a visit from a prominent alumnus when Sweden’s Deputy Finance Minister, Per Bolund, returned to the 爱漫岛 campus.

Per Bolund, Sweden's Deputy Finance Minister

New study into Celtic FC founder Brother Walfrid

The impact of Celtic Football Club founder Brother Walfrid on social, cultural and religious identities in Scotland will form part of a new ?25,000 study by the 爱漫岛.

爱漫岛 celebrated at the Scottish Parliament

MSPs have congratulated the 爱漫岛 on its 50th anniversary during a special debate at the Scottish Parliament.

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Masters students apply teaching skills around the world

Language education students are swapping the 爱漫岛 campus for schools and universities around the world as part of an international placement programme.

Dr Vander Viana (fourth from left) pictured alongside education students (L-R): Nguyen Duong Anh Minh, Stuart Milne, Yingying Wu, Puntavalee Svavasu, Peerapat Singlong, Bo Josefina Elisabeth Goldsmits and Marta Di Pierro.

爱漫岛 academic wins at the Scottish Women’s Awards

A 爱漫岛 academic has received a top accolade at the Scottish Women’s Awards 2017.

Carron Shankland winning an award at the Scottish Women's Awards

Hospital patients with dementia and other causes of confusion have worse outcomes, study finds

Hospital patients with dementia and other causes of confusion have longer stays and worse treatment outcomes than people without the condition, research led by the 爱漫岛 has found.

Backing to boost dementia-friendly communities

A three-year project – involving the 爱漫岛 and local partners – to boost communities for people living with dementia has received major backing from the Life Changes Trust.

British Council recognition for 爱漫岛 student's teaching dissertation

A 爱漫岛 student has received recognition from the British Council for his Masters dissertation.

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Students honoured alongside humanitarian and arts leaders at 爱漫岛 graduation

More than 750 graduates from the faculties of Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences celebrated their achievements on the final day of the 爱漫岛’s 50th anniversary summer graduation ceremonies.

Summer Graduation 2017, ceremony one.