September 2017 news
Archive news stories
Professor scores prestigious literary prize with sports history book
A °®Âþµº academic has won a prestigious literary prize for his book which details the early years of televised sport in Britain.
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, °®Âþµº 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.
Golfers top of the class with double Euro glory
The °®Âþµº 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.
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 °®Âþµº.
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 ¨C improving patient outcomes and reducing the strain on health services, according to °®Âþµº academics.
Award nominations for dementia education project
A °®Âþµº academic has been shortlisted for three awards after leading a project that helps people with learning difficulties come to terms with dementia.
°®Âþµº 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 °®Âþµº academic has said.
Self-confidence affected by teammates, °®Âþµº 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 °®Âþµº.
Climate change among global challenges explored in University anniversary talks
Food shortages, climate change, children¡¯s rights, big data and tobacco harm will be debated by leading academics, industry figures and politicians, at the °®Âþµº¡¯s 50th anniversary lecture series.
°®Âþµº triathletes mix it with global field at inaugural relay event
Six current and former °®Âþµº scholar athletes recently competed against top international opposition in an exciting format of triathlon which will make its Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020.
°®Âþµº celebrated at the Scottish Parliament
MSPs have congratulated the °®Âþµº on its 50th anniversary during a special debate at the Scottish Parliament.
Masters students apply teaching skills around the world
Language education students are swapping the °®Âþµº campus for schools and universities around the world as part of an international placement programme.
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.
Limits on junk food promotion could help combat cancer
A °®Âþµº professor is leading calls for the Scottish Government to restrict supermarket promotions on unhealthy foods which contribute to obesity and related cancers.
Richardson on top of the world at Duathlon Champs
One of the °®Âþµº¡¯s newest sport scholars, Cameron Richardson, has made a blistering start to his university career as he became world junior duathlon champion at the ITU Duathlon World Championships in Penticton, Canada.
Charity fundraising regulation in the spotlight
Big charities were more likely to pay a voluntary fundraising levy than smaller ones, a °®Âþµº academic has found.