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September 2022 news

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°®Âþµº celebrates Singapore graduates

The °®Âþµº is today celebrating the graduation of students from its programmes delivered at the Singapore Institute of Management (SIM).

Singapore Graduation 2022

°®Âþµº Golfers Scoop Silverware at Montrose

°®Âþµº sport scholars Lorna McClymont and George Cannon have won the first round of the R&A Student Tour Series ¨C the °®Âþµº °®Âþµº ¨C at Montrose Golf Links.

°®Âþµº golfers George Cannon and Lorna McClymont pose for a photo with their trophies

Moving mussels: new insights into shellfish farming

Researchers have identified how mussel larvae move ¨C giving mussel and other shellfish farmers important insights into where and how to grow them.

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Evaluation finds extension of distress intervention during pandemic was a success

A ground-breaking mental health programme which supports people in distress was successfully extended during the pandemic, according to a new evaluation led by the °®Âþµº.

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Pioneering tool to support design of dementia friendly spaces

Experts from the °®Âþµº have created a new tool to support families, businesses and professionals to make homes, premises and public places more accessible to an ageing population and those living with dementia.

A computer generated image of a dementia friendly street. A cafe is pictured on the left hand side, with a bench, grass border, cycle lane and street lamps to the right hand side.

°®Âþµº pays tribute to Her Majesty The Queen

The °®Âþµº is deeply saddened at the passing of Her Majesty The Queen.

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Tech project succeeds in connecting care home residents during pandemic

A pioneering project introducing iPads to care homes during the pandemic had a significant impact on social isolation, according to experts at the °®Âþµº.

Healthcare worker with senior woman using digital tablet at care home

One in four children referred to mental health services in Scotland have suicidal thoughts or behaviours, study suggests

A quarter of children referred to mental health services in Scotland have been thinking about or attempted suicide ¨C and face a postcode lottery as to whether they will be assessed or treated, a new study suggests.

Young man speaking to counsellor.