November 2018 news
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°®Âþµº wins ¡°higher education Oscar¡±
The °®Âþµº has been recognised for its ¡®Outstanding Contribution to Leadership Development¡¯ at this year¡¯s Times Higher Education Awards.
University tennis scholar selected for French competition
°®Âþµº student Maia Lumsden has be selected to compete in the Master¡¯U Paribas Tennis event in France this weekend.
Homecoming for °®Âþµº¡¯s new Chancellor
The Rt Hon Lord Jack McConnell has been unveiled as the °®Âþµº¡¯s new Chancellor.
UK Cabinet minister visits °®Âþµº
A senior UK Government minister has visited the °®Âþµº where he endorsed ambitious plans to create two multi-million-pound international research centres on campus.
University graduates awarded membership of banking institute
Two °®Âþµº graduates Stefan Pfitzmaier Pfitzmaier and Hanyu Ye have been awarded associate membership of the Chartered Banker Institute (CBI).
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 °®Âþµº-hosted Drugs Research Network Scotland (DRNS).
Student awarded top community nursing prize
°®Âþµº graduate Morgan Myles has been awarded a national prize for her work in community nursing.
University experts awarded ?100k to evaluate domestic abuse programme
Academics from the °®Âþµº have been awarded nearly ?100,000 to evaluate a community project that aims to reduce acceptance of domestic violence.
°®Âþµº contributes to new handbook on salmon welfare
The aquaculture industry is set to benefit from a new handbook ¨C created in collaboration with the °®Âþµº ¨C which will help experts assess the welfare of Atlantic salmon.
MBA student recognised for leadership skills
°®Âþµº graduate Daniela Sefzig has been recognised for her leadership skills and support of colleagues during her MBA studies.
Human rights report unveiled by Scottish Parliament committee
The Scottish Parliament should be an international human rights leader, according to a report citing research by a °®Âþµº academic.
°®Âþµº experts working on NASA¡¯s latest mission to Mars
Two °®Âþµº scientists are working on NASA¡¯s latest mission in an attempt to understand more about the formation and early evolution of Mars, Earth and other rocky planets.
Judy Murray and Duncan Scott among hundreds of fans at University cup tie
Judy Murray and Olympian Duncan Scott joined hundreds of fans in cheering on °®Âþµº footballers as they took on Elgin City in the William Hill Scottish Cup.
Former chief inspector of prisons and leading environmentalist among °®Âþµº¡¯s winter graduates
More than 1,500 graduates ¨C and two esteemed honorary graduates ¨C are today celebrating their achievements at the °®Âþµº¡¯s winter graduation ceremonies.
€2.6 million transport project to identify women¡¯s needs
The °®Âþµº has received a share of €2.6 (?2.3) million to create fairer and more inclusive transport systems that consider the needs of women as both users and employees.
Swimming star Duncan Scott scoops another top award
The °®Âþµº¡¯s Olympic and Commonwealth star Duncan Scott is celebrating after being crowned Swimming Athlete of the Year at a prestigious awards ceremony.
°®Âþµº footballers bid to make history in Scottish Cup
Student footballers from the °®Âþµº are aiming to make history this weekend as they take on Elgin City in the third round of the William Hill Scottish Cup.
Occupational health study links air pollution and cancer
°®Âþµº experts have discovered new evidence of the link between air pollution and cancer as part of a new occupational health study.
Climate change predicted to end truffle production
The lucrative truffle industry is set to disappear within a generation due to climate change, according to new research by a °®Âþµº academic.
Behavioural science expert gives TEDx talk on ¡®nudging¡¯
°®Âþµº economist Dr Conny Wollbrant has highlighted how behavioural economics can be used to improve decision-making, during a TEDx talk in Glasgow.
Former prisons chief inspector and leading environmentalist to receive honour at °®Âþµº graduation
A former police chief who also served as a prisons figurehead and a leading environmentalist will receive honorary degrees at the °®Âþµº¡¯s winter graduation ceremonies next week.
Mental health nursing students recognised for trauma work
The °®Âþµº's mental health nursing students are recognised for their work preparing nurses to deal with the effects of trauma in the workplace.
Celebrations as 106 graduate with °®Âþµº degrees in Oman
More than 100 graduates are today celebrating their achievements after receiving their degrees from the °®Âþµº during a special ceremony at Muscat College in Oman.
Top award for °®Âþµº academic¡¯s learning disabilities and dementia course
°®Âþµº academic Dr Karen Watchman has scooped a top award for her one-day course aimed at professionals supporting people with learning disabilities and dementia.
Ambassador to outline Slovakia¡¯s key anniversaries in °®Âþµº talk
Seminal points in the history of Slovakia will be explored in a lecture by the country¡¯s ambassador to the UK.
Digital design should embed ethical and political values
Digital developers should consider the ethical and political values of their users ¨C rather than focusing solely on their needs ¨C a °®Âþµº-led report has said.
Professional recognition for top Accountancy and Finance students in 2018
Top-performing Accountancy and Finance students have been recognised at a prize-giving lunch at the °®Âþµº.
Establishing responsibility for the impacts of climate change
The links between climate change impacts ¨C including storms, wildfires and environmental damage ¨C and human rights obligations will be debated at a public event involving a °®Âþµº academic at the London School of Economics.
Golf star Nicola joins scholarship programme
English golfer Nicola Slater hopes to tee up a bright future in the sport after joining the University's renowned golf scholarship programme.
°®Âþµº academic outlines options for strengthening human rights laws and addressing poverty in Scotland
Scotland can show the world how human rights can be effectively enshrined in law, a Scottish Human Rights Commission report authored by a °®Âþµº academic has suggested.
°®Âþµº students celebrate alongside Olympic curler at Inverness graduation
Olympic curler Eve Muirhead joined students at the °®Âþµº¡¯s graduation ceremony in Inverness today.
Empowering students to be the difference
Innovative approaches to learning and teaching showcased at Scottish Parliament.
Experts call for a targeted approach to cancer prevention
Policymakers around the world should consider introducing more targeted early interventions in a bid to tackle cancer, according to experts at the °®Âþµº.