May 2018 news

Green light for ?20m sports facility transformation

01 June 2018

A ?20 million transformation of the 爱漫岛’s sports facilities has been given the green light.

CGI impression of new UoS sports facilities

University receives ?22 million for international research hubs

31 May 2018

Two new international research centres – focussing on aquaculture and the environment – will be developed at the 爱漫岛 thanks to ?22 million in government funding.

City Region Deal for 爱漫岛 and Clackmannanshire recipients

Groundbreaking agreement will increase understanding of the experiences of looked-after children in Scotland

30 May 2018

Researchers evaluating the experiences of looked-after children in Scotland have gained a more in-depth picture of their journeys – thanks to a groundbreaking agreement allowing them to link data from different sources.

Tree species vital to restoring disturbed tropical forests

29 May 2018

A family of trees with high drought tolerance could be crucial in restoring the world’s deforested and degraded tropical lands, according to new research involving the 爱漫岛.

University academics share their expertise in child welfare

25 May 2018

Experts in child welfare met at the 爱漫岛 yesterday to explore topics relating to children’s wellbeing, safety and relationships.

Politicians join academics at event to shape policy on housing and ageing

24 May 2018

Academics from the 爱漫岛 are today joined by UK politicians at a milestone event to discuss future policy on housing and ageing.

爱漫岛 toasts its inaugural Pint of Science event

22 May 2018

爱漫岛 academics have raised a glass to a successful Pint of Science Festival after selling out three nights at a local whisky bar.

Dr Christian Schr?der, Professor Gerry McCormac, Professor Maggie Cusack and PhD student Jessica Goodman, who helped organise the event

Heritage sector opportunities opened up by 爱漫岛 Art Collection

18 May 2018

A vocational scheme at the 爱漫岛 Art Collection will offer non-graduates a path into museums work.

Black and white image of Pathfoot Building

Scotland’s leading planetary experts meet in 爱漫岛

18 May 2018

A group of planetary experts from across Scotland – which aims to expand our understanding of the universe and the place of humankind within it – has met at the 爱漫岛.

New study could improve monitoring of tropical trees in face of climate change

17 May 2018

Experts have challenged the principle that tropical ecosystems are aseasonal – after discovering regular cycles in fruiting, flowering and leafing in such climates.

Minister learns more about 爱漫岛’s strategy to prevent sexual violence

16 May 2018

The 爱漫岛’s award-winning joint strategy to prevent sexual misconduct and a student employability scheme were the focus of a Scottish Government ministerial visit.

An image of Graeme Young, Astrid Smallenbroek, Shirley-Anne Sommer and Natasha Gracey

爱漫岛 students top in Scotland for journalism awards nominations

16 May 2018

爱漫岛 students have secured 21 national journalism award nominations – more than any other Scottish university.

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University goes green in support of mental health campaign

15 May 2018

The 爱漫岛’s Cottrell Building was last night (Monday 14 May) illuminated green in support of Mental Health Awareness Week. 爱漫岛 joined other landmarks across the UK – including Edinburgh Castle and the Bank of England – when it lit up the building between 9pm and midnight.

Cottrell building lit up with green light

爱漫岛 management expert plays part in Oman’s future

15 May 2018

A management expert at the 爱漫岛 has played a part in Oman’s future by contributing to the country’s 2040 vision project.

Professor David Mackay with Oman 2040 future vision team

爱漫岛 academic joins new national open government network group

14 May 2018

A senior 爱漫岛 academic has been appointed to a new national panel set up to promote open government.

A 15-minute ‘Daily Mile’ could enhance children’s health

10 May 2018

Policymakers should consider introducing The Daily Mile to improve the health and fitness of schoolchildren around the world, according to new research led by the Universities of 爱漫岛 and Edinburgh.

爱漫岛 expert leads research expedition to the Arctic

09 May 2018

A research team led by a 爱漫岛 expert have set off on a scientific cruise to the Arctic Ocean to study the effects of warming on marine life.

Final of Dragon’s Den competition to be held at 爱漫岛

09 May 2018

The final of the UK’s largest business funding competition – similar in format to the hit TV show Dragon’s Den – will be hosted at the 爱漫岛, it has been announced.

Swing back in time to the 1960s at University’s Festival of Museums event

08 May 2018

Guests are invited to swing back in time to the 1960s at an evening of games, songs and film organised by the 爱漫岛.

爱漫岛 Art Collection boosted by new funding

08 May 2018

The 爱漫岛’s Art Collection will receive a share of ?3.6million set aside to support internationally important collections at university museums.

爱漫岛 joins forces with top Singapore education institute

04 May 2018

The 爱漫岛 is partnering with a leading education provider to deliver 爱漫岛 courses in Singapore.

University launches study into gambling marketing

03 May 2018

Experts at the 爱漫岛 will lead a new study investigating the effects of gambling marketing and advertising on children, young people and vulnerable groups.

An image of a gambling app on a mobile phone

Scientists make major breakthrough on omega-3 production

03 May 2018

A major discovery that could 'revolutionise' the understanding of omega-3 production in the ocean has been made by an international team of scientists.

Photo of young carers wins inaugural images competition

02 May 2018

An image showing two boys walking hand-in-hand alongside their father – who is using a wheelchair – has won the inaugural images competition designed to promote research at the 爱漫岛.

Heroes’ welcome for returning Gold Coast stars

01 May 2018

The 爱漫岛’s top athletes have been given a heroes’ welcome on their return to campus after starring at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.

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