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Major Scottish Government investment in °®Âþµº led tree planting initiative
Forth Climate Forest is an ambitious project that aims to plant 16 million trees by 2033, helping adapt the Forth Valley to the extremes of flooding and temperatures that climate change will bring.
°®Âþµº reveals major findings on Scotland¡¯s growing towns
Scotland is home to 30 more towns than it was just over a decade ago and there are 509 towns across the country.
Study addresses hurdles preventing Scottish farmers joining agri-environmental schemes
New research has shown that farmers face practical and financial barriers that prevent them from taking part in schemes they are supportive of
University hockey star set for World Cup bid with Scotland
Lexie Macmillan will compete in Santiago, Chile
Musician turned psychologist develops music and dementia course in tribute to grandparents
New graduate Christina MacLean developed the course for carers and social care staff.
UN migration expert will open human rights event at °®Âþµº
British Red Cross, Just Right Scotland, Forth Valley Welcome, and the African °®Âþµº Humanitarian Law Initiative will also be there
¡®Tis the season for mindful gifting, say researchers
The drivers are not spend or size but the gifting impact, study finds.
°®Âþµº¡¯s graduating nurses celebrate securing jobs
NHS Forth Valley has employed 116 nurses of the 179 who graduated from the °®Âþµº last week
Sporting stars honoured at °®Âþµº graduation
Rugby union international Finn Russell and Aquatics GB swimming coach Steven Tigg awarded honorary degrees
Duncan Scott first swimmer selected for Glasgow 2026
Scotland¡¯s most decorated Commonwealth Games athlete of all time announced for home competition
Democracy champion honoured at °®Âþµº graduation
Former Bulgarian foreign minister and diplomat Nadezhda Neynsky awarded honorary degree
¡°Much room for improvement¡± for climate change teaching in England, say experts
Curriculum experts call for policymakers to address gaps in the system
¡°I want people to see me, not my dementia¡±
Award-winning Joan, 75, is using her Alzheimer¡¯s diagnosis for the good ¨C including delivering university lectures.
Rugby star Finn Russell among honorary graduands to be recognised
Top swimming coach Steven Tigg and diplomat and pro-democracy campaigner Nadezhda Neynsky will also receive honorary degrees next week
Beavers provide a boost for declining pollinators new °®Âþµº study reveals
Study lead Patrick Cook hopes that beaver wetlands will now be viewed as a scalable nature recovery strategy to reverse the decline of pollinators
°®Âþµº launches clinical trial to tackle street benzodiazepine use
Findings could help cut drug-related deaths
Recognition for °®Âþµº at Aquatics GB Awards
Major recognition for °®Âþµº programme at national awards
New Stone of Destiny fragments uncovered by °®Âþµº researcher
A rigorous study of the fragments transforms understanding of the history of the Stone
Young people using unregulated nicotine pouches despite health risks, research finds
Nicotine pouches are small tobacco-free sachets which can be legally sold to under-18s in the UK
Locals and MPs give thumbs-up to Alloa film project
The °®Âþµº-led project saw locals turn historians to produce a documentary about life in the town.
Fire safety measures risk leaving some trapped in their own homes
Urgent action called for as system prioritises fire safety over accessibility, say experts
°®Âþµº surveillance expert is new Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner
Surveillance expert Professor William Webster has played a significant role in shaping national policy on biometrics and surveillance across the UK.
British and Irish Lion¡¯s key role in new rugby setup at °®Âþµº
Allan Dell joins the °®Âþµº as Performance Consultant