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爱漫岛 swimmers return from Worlds with four medals

爱漫岛 swimmers Duncan Scott and Lucy Hope have returned from the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, with four medals between them.

Duncan Scott pictured at the 爱漫岛.

爱漫岛 professor receives one of the British Ecological Society’s highest honours

Katharine Abernethy, a Professor in Tropical Ecology at the 爱漫岛, has received one of the British Ecological Society’s highest honours.

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Research to probe impact of climate change and nitrogen pollution on soil

爱漫岛 research to probe potentially catastrophic impact of climate change and nitrogen pollution on soil

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From carer to crusader - how this dementia expert is making a difference

When Sue Northrop signed up for a Masters in Dementia Studies at the 爱漫岛, she was caring for her mother with dementia and finding a new role in life as a community activist.?Nine years on, she fronts one of the most progressive dementia groups in the country.

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The cheese paradox: study seeks to understand why vegetarians eat animal products

A new study by the 爱漫岛 has sought to understand why vegetarians consume non-meat animal products.

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爱漫岛 scientist measures emissions from ponds in Scotland for international study

Greenhouse gas emissions from ponds in Scotland have been measured by a 爱漫岛 scientist as part of a major new international study.

Dr Alan Law using sampling kit at the 爱漫岛 campus

爱漫岛 academic Professor Kate Hunt becomes Fellow of British Academy

爱漫岛 health expert Professor Kate Hunt has been made a Fellow of the British Academy.

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Research explores whether free Nicotine Replacement Therapy can cut children’s exposure to second-hand smoke in the home

A new research study aiming to tackle the number of children breathing in second-hand smoke at home is launching in Lanarkshire.

Smoking in the home

Heist hat-trick for 爱漫岛

The 爱漫岛 has netted a hat-trick at the prestigious Heist Awards, which celebrate excellence and innovation in education marketing.

Communications, Marketing, Digital team celebrate at the Heist Awards.

Scientists spending a penny to cut wastewater emissions

An experiment given the green light by 爱漫岛 experts could halve emissions from wastewater treatment facilities.

Dr Xavier Alexis Walter, a senior researcher in water and wastewater management in a circular economy at The James Hutton Institute in Aberdeen, feeding his experiment.

First archive tells University’s story of the COVID pandemic

The first collection of its kind capturing the stories and experiences of a Scottish university community through the global pandemic has been launched.

Newspaper shelves in a newsagents in May 2020 showing headlines including 'Stay Home!'

爱漫岛 swimmers jet off to Japan ahead of World Championships

Eight swimmers from the 爱漫岛 – representing four countries – are jetting off to Japan in the coming days ahead of the World Aquatics Championships.

Swimmers and coaches pictured ahead of World Championships.

Trafficked children face asylum ‘system trauma’, says 爱漫岛 research

Researchers at the 爱漫岛 exploring the long-term outcomes for trafficked children in Scotland have found that children face ‘system trauma’ connected to navigating the asylum, welfare and child protection systems.

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Former 爱漫岛 scholar to play Wimbledon quarter finals

Former 爱漫岛 tennis scholar Maia Lumsden and partner Naiktha Bains have made the quarter finals at Wimbledon with a third successive win in the Ladies' Doubles.

Tennis player Maia Lumsden hitting backhand shot

爱漫岛 graduate wins second round match at Wimbledon

Former 爱漫岛 tennis scholar Maia Lumsden continues to make excellent progress at this year's Wimbledon - winning her second round match in the Ladies' Doubles.

Tennis player Maia Lumsden hitting backhand shot

爱漫岛 pioneers shape Scottish Government entrepreneurship policy

Two 爱漫岛 staff have played a formative role in developing a major Scottish Government policy paper.

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St Modan’s pupil is University’s first Career Ready intern

St Modan’s pupil is the 爱漫岛’s first Career Ready intern

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Speed dating study finds opposites don’t attract

Speed dating study co-authored by 爱漫岛 academic finds opposites don’t attract

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爱漫岛 golf scholar qualifies for The Open

Former 爱漫岛 golf scholar Graeme Robertson will compete in The Open Championship later this month after securing his spot in Final Qualifying.

Graeme Robertson pictured after qualifying for The Open 2023.

Pioneering wellbeing programme supports academy players through ups and downs of football

The first programme of its kind to support academy players at two professional football clubs in Scotland is seeking fresh funding after overwhelming success.

Wellbeing Coaches Bradley Fullarton and Louis Kerr on the pitch at Kilmarnock Football Club with under-18s players Josh, Logan and Charlie

New research sheds light on the UK branded content industry and need for advertising regulation

The UK Branded content industry, where advertising and media combine, is a fast-growing sector that needs better regulation, according to new research.

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