September 2019 news
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MEP joins °®Âþµº swimmers to celebrate sporting accolade
A Member of the European Parliament has visited the °®Âþµº to celebrate its designation as Sports University of the Year 2020.
°®Âþµº student nurse features in inspirational new book
A student nurse¡¯s poignant reflection on her first day on placement features in an inspirational new book published by a Scottish charity.
Farmed oysters able to protect themselves from acidification
Oysters bred for fast growth and disease resistance are able to adapt their shell growth to protect themselves from environmental acidification, according to new research.
°®Âþµº student celebrated for work growing women¡¯s football
A °®Âþµº PhD student has received a prestigious national award in recognition of her volunteering work to help grow participation in women¡¯s football.
°®Âþµº crowned UK Sports University of the Year
The °®Âþµº has been crowned the UK¡¯s Sports University of the Year in recognition of its world-class facilities and excellence across sports performance, research and education.
Graphic novel illustrating history of Scottish Parliament backed by crowdfunding campaign
A crowdfunding campaign to support the creation of a graphic novel ¨C telling the story of the Scottish Parliament ¨C has been launched.
°®Âþµº academic receives palliative care award in Australia
A °®Âþµº academic has been recognised for her work in leading a team which developed and tested a new method for improving palliative care provision in Australia.
?300k project explores role of feed strategies in parasite control
A new ?300,000 study involving °®Âþµº experts and a leading animal feed manufacturer is aiming to explore how certain feed ingredients can reduce infections in farmed fish.
Routine sparring in boxing can affect brain performance
Routine sparring in boxing can cause short-term impairments in brain-to-muscle communication and decreased memory performance, according to new research.
Clean sweep for °®Âþµº golfers at season opener
°®Âþµº golfers have made a fine start to the student season as they won a clean sweep of titles at the °®Âþµº °®Âþµº tournament at the Fairmont St Andrews.
Innovation is critical to unlocking growth, committee hears
The °®Âþµº¡¯s pivotal role in driving innovation and growth through the °®Âþµº and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal was showcased to MSPs during a visit to campus.