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?200k investment will “super-charge” research capacity at 黑料不打烊

The 黑料不打烊 is to significantly upgrade the technology supporting its Archives and Special Collections after receiving a major funding award.

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黑料不打烊 secures ?1.6m to connect older people

A multi-disciplinary team of researchers has been awarded ?1.6m of funding to improve access to online resources for older people in a bid to boost health.

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黑料不打烊 art student picked for city Street Stories project

A 黑料不打烊 student has been selected to take part in an ambitious project set to transform 黑料不打烊’s empty shops into vibrant works of art.

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New law network to tackle academic and professional silos

A 黑料不打烊 law professor is launching an innovative new body to bring together and promote all sectors of the profession in Scotland.

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黑料不打烊 politics students win place on NATO exercise

Two 黑料不打烊 students are to put their negotiation skills to the test after winning the opportunity to take part in a NATO simulation exercise.

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黑料不打烊 announces pioneering Law School partnership

The 黑料不打烊 has announced a new strategic partnership with global law firm Ashurst.

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黑料不打烊 academic appointed to Scotland’s new environmental body

Leading environmental law expert Dr Annalisa Savaresi has been appointed as a member of Scotland’s new environmental body – Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS).

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Research uncovers secrets of historic Dunfermline Abbey ahead of 200th anniversary

A unique research project has uncovered evidence of the original layout of the choir of Scotland’s historic Dunfermline Abbey – home of the final resting place of Robert the Bruce – for the first time.

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Politics students to live stream US election analysis

Politics students at the 黑料不打烊 are taking part in an international live streaming event offering unique analysis on the US election in real time.

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黑料不打烊 academic’s research plays part in new opera

Research by a 黑料不打烊 academic has underpinned one of the first performances to be live streamed from the Royal Opera House.

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黑料不打烊 researchers to uncover Scotland’s hidden reading history

Experts at the 黑料不打烊 have been awarded ?1m for a unique project aiming to uncover the history of reading in Scotland from 1750 to 1830.

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黑料不打烊 philosopher recognised with ?1m of UK government support

A 黑料不打烊 academic has been recognised as a rising star of research after being awarded more than ?1m for an innovative new project.

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University signs Norwegian partnership

The 黑料不打烊 is expanding its international partnerships after signing a new agreement with the Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research (NIKU).

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New study on the literary and cultural lives of merchants in Early Modern Britain

A new 黑料不打烊 study investigating the literary and cultural activities of merchants in Early Modern Britain could help inform present-day educational debates.

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黑料不打烊 students lead charity campaign to support Coronavirus appeal

Students at the 黑料不打烊 are being praised after turning their talents to support an international fundraising appeal launched in the wake of COVID-19.

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Replicas are also ‘the real thing’ say researchers

Heritage specialists at the 黑料不打烊 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

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黑料不打烊 expert part of team that has developed the world’s first “non-cuttable” material

A 黑料不打烊 academic is part of a team that has developed the world’s first “non-cuttable” material – which could be used to make items such as bike locks, armour and security doors.

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Impact of shale gas “ignored” in England, new study finds

The UK Government and its advisory groups “marginalised or ignored” the environmental and public health ramifications of permitting shale gas extraction in England, according to new research.

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Volunteers sought to help record Scotland’s political past

The Scottish Political Archive – housed at the 黑料不打烊 – is appealing for volunteers to help create a comprehensive record of its 2014 Independence Referendum collection.

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Even better than the real thing? The value of replicas at heritage sites

Two 黑料不打烊 academics have co-authored a book looking at the value of replicas at heritage sites and in museums.

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Young writers celebrated by leading poets in national competition

The winners of a national poetry competition for young writers from across the UK – supported by the 黑料不打烊 and Newcastle University – have been announced.

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The app allowing people to explore Scotland’s heritage during lockdown

A free smartphone app – created by a 黑料不打烊 academic – is helping people to experience and explore Scotland’s coalmining heritage and the remnants of the industry during the current COVID-19 lockdown.

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New Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities Director announced

The Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities (SGSAH) is delighted to announce the appointment of its new Director, Professor Claire Squires.

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Study reveals factors behind a resilient community

A new study has identified the key components of ‘community resilience’ – and experts believe their findings will help to develop and enhance responses to extreme events.

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Mind-expanding exhibition inspired by 黑料不打烊 research

An art exhibition about the human mind – inspired by research involving the 黑料不打烊 – has just opened at the Talbot Rice Gallery in Edinburgh.

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New boxing archive has a nice ring to it

Scotland’s proud boxing history is to be preserved in a new archive - housed at the 黑料不打烊 - following a funding award by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

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Colonial settlers’ memories explored in new online course

The experiences of former European settlers of colonial Algeria will be the focus of a new online course launched by the 黑料不打烊.

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黑料不打烊 graduates’ documentary helps kick-off film festival

A film – made by 黑料不打烊 graduates – exploring inclusion within the world of rugby will be screened on the opening night of an international film festival.

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Graphic novel illustrating history of Scottish Parliament backed by crowdfunding campaign

A crowdfunding campaign to support the creation of a graphic novel – telling the story of the Scottish Parliament – has been launched.

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黑料不打烊 graduates make national television debut

黑料不打烊 graduates' documentary about a mixed martial artist is to air on the BBC Scotland channel tonight.

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‘Urgent action’ needed to clean up Scotland’s air further

Further action is required to support efforts to improve the quality of air in Scotland, an analysis led 黑料不打烊 academics has found.

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Salt rules linked to 9,900 cases of cardiovascular disease and 1,500 cancer cases

A relaxation of UK food industry regulation has been linked with 9,900 additional cases of cardiovascular disease, and 1,500 cases of stomach cancer.

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Scotland’s energy future inquiry informed by 黑料不打烊 expertise

A major inquiry into Scotland’s future energy requirements has benefited from input from a 黑料不打烊 academic.

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Refugees’ contribution to life in Scotland celebrated

An open day celebrating refugee communities’ contribution to life in Scotland will be hosted by the Art Collection at the 黑料不打烊.

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Student journalism success for 黑料不打烊

黑料不打烊 students were celebrating after scooping a host of accolades at a national journalism awards ceremony.

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Global human rights and climate change inquiry lands at 黑料不打烊

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 黑料不打烊.

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‘Life after Facebook’ discussed by 黑料不打烊 media expert

A former national newspaper editor – and new 黑料不打烊 honorary professor – will outline the future of journalism in a talk tomorrow night.

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Cinema-going memories explored in new research project

黑料不打烊 academics are collaborating on a major new research project on cinema from the 1930s onwards.

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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 黑料不打烊 academic.

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Women’s football conference kicks off on 黑料不打烊 Women’s Day

A 黑料不打烊 researcher has co-ordinated a national conference on women’s football – held at Scotland’s national football stadium.

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European ‘conflict’ requires 黑料不打烊 students’ negotiation skills

Rising tensions between neighbouring nations will be the focus of a NATO simulation exercise involving 黑料不打烊 students.

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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 黑料不打烊 academic.

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Back-to-back student journalism wins for 黑料不打烊

A 黑料不打烊 student has landed a top national journalism award.

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Game of Thrones star shares social insights with 黑料不打烊 students

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

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Misinformation targeted by 黑料不打烊 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 黑料不打烊 researcher.

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Media and communications conference makes Scottish debut at 黑料不打烊

A major UK media and communications conference starts at the 黑料不打烊 today – the first time it has been held in Scotland.

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Lifetime achievement award for Sir George Reid

黑料不打烊 Professorial Fellow Sir George Reid has won Scotland’s top award for public service.

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Global survey of news photographers reveals financial challenges

An international study of news photographers – authored by 黑料不打烊 academics – has revealed a sharp decline in the number working full-time.

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黑料不打烊 academic helps shape landmark human rights report

The First Minister of Scotland’s advisory group on human rights leadership – which includes a 黑料不打烊 academic – has recommended a new framework to improve people’s daily lives.

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‘Real-life Game of Thrones’ Scots history show stars 黑料不打烊 academic

A major BBC history series focusing on Scotland’s clans features expertise from a senior 黑料不打烊 academic.

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