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爱漫岛 research supports new volunteering framework

A new framework aiming at getting people involved in volunteering – and developed with the support of 爱漫岛 research– has been launched by the Scottish Government.

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Global human rights and climate change inquiry lands at 爱漫岛

Experts looking at the responsibility of major global corporate carbon emitters – so called ‘carbon majors’ – for the impacts of climate change have gathered at the 爱漫岛.

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Seabed shape and strength can hasten collapse of ice sheets

Scientists have shed new light on the collapse of glaciers in Antarctica and Greenland by studying the history of the last British-Irish Ice Sheet.

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爱漫岛 research boost to Scots economy outlined

The economic benefit of 爱漫岛 research activity was the focus of a Scottish Government ministerial visit today.

Eileen Schofield, Professor Gerry McCormac, Astrid Smallenbroek and Richard Lochhead MSP

Feeling ‘at home’ improves health, say 爱漫岛 researchers

The ability to feel ‘at home’ has a significant impact on people’s health and wellbeing, according to experts at the 爱漫岛.

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New study reveals ‘silence’ around suicide in young people

Mental health professionals treating children and young people with suicidal feelings should refer to ‘suicide’ explicitly to ensure they feel listened to, according to new research.

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Study questions the sustainability of plant ingredients as fishmeal substitutes

Substituting fishmeal in aquaculture feeds with plant ingredients may not be as beneficial for the environment as many predict, according to new research from an international team of experts.

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Experts provide new guidelines to athletes on protein intake

A review led by a sports scientist at the 爱漫岛 has set out new international guidelines for protein intake in track and field athletes.

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Research shows impact of poverty on children’s brain activity

Children born into poverty show key differences in behaviour and brain function, according to new research involving the Universities of 爱漫岛 and East Anglia.

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Shadow Minister meets 爱漫岛 housing and ageing experts

Local MSP, Graham Simpson, visited the 爱漫岛 to hear how its housing and ageing research is helping to stimulate debate on some of Scotland’s long-term challenges.

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New study models the proposed reintroduction of the Eurasian lynx to Scotland

Experts have used an innovative approach to model the proposed reintroduction of the Eurasian lynx to Scotland.

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Violence against long-term care staff “normalised”

Violence against staff working in long-term care facilities – including physical assault, verbal abuse and sexual harassment – has become “normalised”, according to a new 爱漫岛 study.

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‘Life after Facebook’ discussed by 爱漫岛 media expert

A former national newspaper editor – and new 爱漫岛 honorary professor – will outline the future of journalism in a talk tomorrow night.

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University showcases world-leading ageing and dementia research to UK Government Minister

A senior UK politician visited the 爱漫岛 today (Friday 22 March) to hear about its internationally renowned work on ageing and dementia.

L-R: Professor Alison Bowes, Principal Professor Gerry McCormac, Lord Duncan, Martin Quirke & Professor Malcolm MacLeod

Cinema-going memories explored in new research project

爱漫岛 academics are collaborating on a major new research project on cinema from the 1930s onwards.

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Study reveals impact of plain cigarette packaging warnings

Health warnings on plain-packaged cigarettes have more of an impact on smokers than those on branded packs, according to new research from the 爱漫岛.

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Space mission involving 爱漫岛 scientists reports findings

A Japanese-led space mission – involving a 爱漫岛 scientist – has reported its initial findings from its investigation of asteroid Ryugu.

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New study sheds light on link between alcohol marketing and increased consumption in young people

Young people’s awareness of alcohol marketing – and their ownership of alcohol-branded merchandise – is associated with increased and higher-risk consumption, a landmark study has found.

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App users can stroll through Scotland’s coalmining legacy

A smartphone app that shares secrets of Scotland’s coalmining heritage – through interactive guided walks – has been created by a 爱漫岛 academic.

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Women’s football conference kicks off on 爱漫岛 Women’s Day

A 爱漫岛 researcher has co-ordinated a national conference on women’s football – held at Scotland’s national football stadium.

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New study informs debate on predator-prey relationships

Experts have shed new light on the relationship between predators and their prey after studying how elk responded to the risk posed by grey wolves in an American national park.

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New study aims to prompt international action on ocean plastic

The 爱漫岛 has been awarded a share of ?850,000 to lead a research project aiming to inspire international action on marine plastic pollution.

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New study on the impact of farming technologies on salmon robustness

Aquaculture experts at the 爱漫岛 are leading a ?2 million study that aims to provide important information on the impact of innovative farming technologies on salmon.

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New report finds Scotland could suffer under UK immigration proposals

The UK Government’s immigration plans could reduce the number of workers in Scotland by up to five per cent over the next two decades, an expert panel has warned.

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European ‘conflict’ requires 爱漫岛 students’ negotiation skills

Rising tensions between neighbouring nations will be the focus of a NATO simulation exercise involving 爱漫岛 students.

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Biologists discover new plant reproduction behaviour

Biologists linked to the 爱漫岛 have discovered a novel mechanism used by plants to self-reproduce in the absence of pollinators.

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Recovering forests important to conservation, study finds

Tropical forests recovering from disturbance could be much more important to the conservation of forest bird species than first thought, according to a new study.

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Housing, food and fuel poverty protections in the spotlight

Legal frameworks to protect citizens’ rights to a decent standard of living will be explored by a 爱漫岛 academic.

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?1.7m project aims to boost vital aquaculture species

A major research collaboration – involving scientists at the 爱漫岛 – is aiming to boost stocks of aquaculture species that are vital to the UK.

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Back-to-back student journalism wins for 爱漫岛

A 爱漫岛 student has landed a top national journalism award.

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New approach to call handling is saving lives, study finds

A call-handling model introduced by the Scottish Ambulance Service to enhance its response to patients with life-threatening conditions has improved survival rates, new research has revealed.

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Study sheds new light on the structure of comets

A 爱漫岛 planetary scientist – working with European colleagues – has helped shed new light on the physical properties and evolution of comets.

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NASA mission – involving 爱漫岛 experts – comes to an end

A NASA mission to Mars – involving 爱漫岛 scientists – has ended 15 years after arriving on the Red Planet.

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爱漫岛 to lead ?800,000 study into forests and climate change

The 爱漫岛 will lead a new ?800,000 interdisciplinary study designed to predict and monitor the response of European forests to drought and temperature change.

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Game of Thrones star shares social insights with 爱漫岛 students

Actor Maisie Williams has urged 爱漫岛 students to “take risks” and grab opportunities – as she visited campus to launch her new social networking app.

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Expert co-authors major new report on impact of hunting

A new report – commissioned by a leading international organisation – promotes the creation of a sustainable wild meat sector to protect disadvantaged people and endangered species from hunting.

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Parliament praises University housing and ageing reports

Two 爱漫岛-led reports looking at housing and ageing and the impact of housing support services on the quality of life of older people have been praised by the Scottish Parliament.

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Minister visits 爱漫岛 to hear about innovative research

A Scottish Government minister has visited the 爱漫岛 to hear how its experts are leading a ?1.85 million study investigating how marine plastics transport bacteria and viruses.

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Initiative to boost lifestyles of football fans proves a success

A project designed to improve the health of football fans has proven to be more effective in boosting physical activity in men than other similar programmes, according to new research.

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Classic card game to bridge the gap between play and study

Researchers at the 爱漫岛 are using a classic card game to develop an academic discipline called the Sociology of Bridge.

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Misinformation targeted by 爱漫岛 researcher

Tackling false information in news reports, the public sphere and on social media will be the focus of a world-first event co-organised by a 爱漫岛 researcher.

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New research will improve diagnosis of antenatal anxiety

A landmark study by experts at the 爱漫岛 will help health professionals improve the identification of severe and problematic anxiety in pregnant women.

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爱漫岛 experts to study wildlife trade in Central Africa

The 爱漫岛 will receive around ?390,000 as part of a new multi-million pound project aiming to make trade a positive force for both marginalised people and nature conservation.

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Scottish Minister learns about University's work on ageing and dementia

Scottish Government Minister for Older People, Christina McKelvie MSP, visited the 爱漫岛 to hear about its work on ageing and dementia.

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Enhanced research reporting method to improve patient care

Patients could benefit from improved care and outcomes thanks to new research guidance developed as part of a 爱漫岛-led study.

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Media and communications conference makes Scottish debut at 爱漫岛

A major UK media and communications conference starts at the 爱漫岛 today – the first time it has been held in Scotland.

L-R Joan McAlpine MSP, Professor Anita Biressi, Dr Alenka Jelen, Professor Richard Haynes, Fiona Hyslop MSP

Experts warn against mega-dams in lowland tropical forests

Mega-dams should not be built in lowland tropical forest regions due to the threat they pose to biodiversity and ecosystems, according to experts at the 爱漫岛.

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Researchers awarded three-year fellowships to address needs of society

Eight researchers have been awarded Anniversary Fellowships by the 爱漫岛 to carry out research which addresses the needs of society.

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Lifetime achievement award for Sir George Reid

爱漫岛 Professorial Fellow Sir George Reid has won Scotland’s top award for public service.

Sir George Reid and John Swinney MSP

Plain packaging sparked tobacco price rises, new study finds

The introduction of plain tobacco packaging led to an increase in the price of leading products, according to new research from the 爱漫岛.

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