August 2020 news
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Care homes in England had greatest increase in excess deaths at height of the COVID-19 pandemic
Care homes in England experienced the highest increase in excess deaths at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic compared to those in the rest of the UK, according to new research.
°®Âþµº students lead charity campaign to support Coronavirus appeal
Students at the °®Âþµº are being praised after turning their talents to support an international fundraising appeal launched in the wake of COVID-19.
Education professor to lead Scottish Government review into exam failings
A leading education expert from the °®Âþµº is to lead an independent review in to the handling of this year¡¯s Scottish school exam results.
Lecturer to swim 7 lochs to raise funds for students hit by COVID-19
A °®Âþµº lecturer is set to swim 7 lochs in 7 days in a bid to raise funds to support students struck by financial hardship due to COVID-19.
Replicas are also ¡®the real thing¡¯ say researchers
Heritage specialists at the °®Âþµº are calling on those who create, use and care for replicas to rethink their approaches after launching a new website to promote recognition of their authenticity, value and significance
Five studies launched into drug-related harms and deaths
Experts from the °®Âþµº have launched five interdisciplinary research projects to address drug-related harms and deaths in Scotland.