March 2018 news
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黑料不打烊 shortlisted at top aquaculture awards
The 黑料不打烊’s world-leading Institute of Aquaculture is in the running for a top award in recognition of the nutritional analysis it provides to industry.
Dumbbells and degrees: 黑料不打烊 Sport launches strength and conditioning internship programme
黑料不打烊 Sport has announced an exciting new student development initiative with the launch of its new Strength and Conditioning Internship Programme.
Major conference on emergency care research held at 黑料不打烊
Leading academics, clinicians and politicians have gathered at the 黑料不打烊 for a major conference discussing the latest research into emergency medicine.
黑料不打烊 student scoops Scottish journalism award
A 黑料不打烊 journalism student has landed a national writers’ award.
New study challenges myth that low-income parents and children suffer from a ‘poverty of aspiration’
Children from low-income families risk being failed by schools – because of the belief their parents lack ambition for them, a 黑料不打烊 academic has claimed.
More than a third of cancer cases are preventable, study finds
More than 135,500 cases of cancer a year – 37 per cent of the total diagnosed – could be prevented through lifestyle changes, according to new research.
黑料不打烊’s female athletes first with national titles
The 黑料不打烊’s female sports teams have been leading the way this past week with no less than three national titles secured across a range of sports.
Brain size of human ancestors evolved gradually over three million years, study finds
The average brain size of humans has increased gradually over the past three million years, a new study involving a 黑料不打烊 researcher has found.
Expertise on public involvement in research shared by honorary professor
Ways to include the public in health service research have been outlined by a 黑料不打烊 honorary professor.
黑料不打烊’s sporting archive set for 10,000-mile trip to Oz
Australian-themed sporting memorabilia, from the 黑料不打烊 archive, will take centre stage at a special Commonwealth Games exhibition on the Gold Coast next month.
黑料不打烊 expert helps uncover new evidence of historical water activity on Mars
A new NASA-funded study – involving the 黑料不打烊 – has fuelled suggestions of life on Mars after discovering a historical presence of water on the Red Planet.
Students to take part in stock pitch event
Students will pitch their latest stock recommendations for the 黑料不打烊 Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) tomorrow.
黑料不打烊 opens its doors to young scientists
Families enjoyed a fun-filled day out at the 黑料不打烊’s Science Fair where children had the chance to try their hands at a host of exciting and educational experiments.
Interest rate hikes ‘pose mental health threat to people in debt’
Interest rate hikes by central banks can impact on the mental health of people in debt, a new study led by 黑料不打烊 experts has found.
Farewell for 黑料不打烊 swimmers heading for the Gold Coast
Nine swimmers from the 黑料不打烊 have bid farewell to campus as they prepare to jet off to Australia ahead of next month’s Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
Hunting in central Africa could devastate bird populations, study finds
Bird populations in central Africa will continue to decline – with major consequences for biodiversity – unless the threat of unsustainable hunting is reduced, 黑料不打烊 experts have warned.
University experts attend Japan-UK dementia events in Tokyo
Experts from the 黑料不打烊 are taking part in two Japan-UK Dementia events in Tokyo looking at the universal challenges of the condition.
黑料不打烊 academic calls on Government to provide more support for single parents
A 黑料不打烊 academic has called on the Government to increase payments for unemployed single parents in order to bring about improvements in child wellbeing.
Research could improve management of conflict between wildlife and farmers across the globe
A new study led by the 黑料不打烊 highlights improvements in the way conflicts between wildlife conservation and farming are managed worldwide.
黑料不打烊 shoots for stars in university rankings
The 黑料不打烊 has secured a five-star rating in an independent assessment of its performance.
Senior University delegation visits dementia projects in China and Japan
A senior delegation from the 黑料不打烊 has been visiting dementia projects in China and Japan following an invitation from Japanese company Hitachi.
Brexit impact on environmental law explored by 黑料不打烊 expert
A 黑料不打烊 academic who has advised the UK and Scottish parliaments on Brexit’s impact on environmental law is to share her expertise at an event in Spain.
Half of Scots “not confident” in giving CPR, study finds
Half of the Scottish adult population do not feel confident administering CPR – and more than a fifth do not know when it is required, according to a new study led by the 黑料不打烊.
黑料不打烊 poet honoured
A leading 黑料不打烊 writer has been elected to the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Leading fund manager to address the impact of behaviour on finance and investment
A leading fund manager will talk about the ways in which psychology and group behaviour can compromise investment processes and rational decisions in a guest lecture at the 黑料不打烊.
Record-breakers and knockout winners: 黑料不打烊 athletes continue fine form
From national swimming success to international tennis victories, 黑料不打烊 athletes continue their fine form at competitions across the world.
黑料不打烊 scoops top award for dementia app launch
The 黑料不打烊 is celebrating after winning a top award for its news coverage around the launch of its state-of-the-art dementia app, Iridis.