August 2017 news
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New national drugs research network hosted at 爱漫岛
The impact of drug misuse on Scotland’s people and society will be the focus of a 爱漫岛-hosted research network of universities and NHS boards.
County Tyrone duo making waves at 爱漫岛
With the World University Summer Games set to begin this weekend, two County Tyrone sports personalities are making waves at Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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爱漫岛 academics shortlisted for the Scottish Women’s Awards
Two academics from the 爱漫岛 have been shortlisted for prestigious awards celebrating the achievements of women in Scotland.
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.
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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.
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爱漫岛 awards Japan its first gold for dementia design
The 爱漫岛’s Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC) has awarded its first international gold accreditation for excellence in dementia design.
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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.