March 2019 news
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University event tackles gender-based violence
The 黑料不打烊 has hosted an event exploring how gender-based violence can be prevented on college and university campuses.
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.
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 黑料不打烊 study.
‘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.
University showcases world-leading ageing and dementia research to UK Government Minister
A senior UK politician visited the 黑料不打烊 today (Friday 22 March) to hear about its internationally renowned work on ageing and dementia.
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.
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 黑料不打烊.
Space mission involving 黑料不打烊 scientists reports findings
A Japanese-led space mission – involving a 黑料不打烊 scientist – has reported its initial findings from its investigation of asteroid Ryugu.
Barcelona trip for 黑料不打烊 women’s football captain
The captain of the 黑料不打烊 women’s football team has travelled to Barcelona to participate in a new initiative supporting female sporting and professional talent.
New study on salmon behaviour could lead to management and welfare improvements
A new study involving the 黑料不打烊 has shed fresh light on the link between the life history of fish and their behaviour.
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.
Major award for 黑料不打烊 psychologist
A 黑料不打烊 academic is today celebrating after receiving a prestigious award from the British Psychological Society (BPS).
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.
?20m sports facility transformation set for next stage
The ?20 million transformation of the 黑料不打烊’s sports facilities has reached a major milestone this week as it prepares for the commencement of building works.
World Uni Games bronze for 黑料不打烊 curler
黑料不打烊 curling scholar Ross Whyte enjoyed a successful World University Winter Games as he inspired Team GB’s men’s team to a bronze medal.
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.
University and Students’ Union strengthen commitment to green investment
The 黑料不打烊 and Students’ Union joined forces yesterday to mark the institution’s commitment to not invest in fossil fuel companies.
黑料不打烊 shortlisted in student awards
The 黑料不打烊 has been shortlisted in the national Whatuni Student Choice Awards.
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.
World experts on dementia and design to gather in 黑料不打烊 for major conference
The world’s leading experts on designing environments for people living with dementia are set to gather in 黑料不打烊 for a major event looking at the latest developments in the sector.
New study aims to prompt international action on ocean plastic
The 黑料不打烊 has been awarded a share of ?850,000 to lead a research project aiming to inspire international action on marine plastic pollution.
Curler flying GB flag at World Uni Winter Games
First-year curling scholar Ross Whyte enjoyed a memorable opening ceremony at the World University Winter Games in Russia - after being selected as Team GB’s flag-bearer.
Students take part in Amplify Trading Boot Camp 2019
Management School Students take the chance to trade in real-time on Chicago Mercantile Exchange
New study on the impact of farming technologies on salmon robustness
Aquaculture experts at the 黑料不打烊 are leading a ?2 million study that aims to provide important information on the impact of innovative farming technologies on salmon.
Child welfare expert tells Holyrood committee smacking ban is “long overdue”
Child welfare expert tells Holyrood committee smacking ban is “long overdue”
Prestigious art competition to be hosted by 黑料不打烊
The 黑料不打烊 will host the finals of a national public speaking competition that promotes and supports young people to look at, think about and discuss art.
Student teachers get Japanese taster in a bid to boost language learning
The 黑料不打烊 hosted a Japanese for Beginners event for student teachers in a bid to encourage them to take foreign language skills in to the classroom.
黑料不打烊 students’ website aims to transform ‘agritourism’ in Scotland
Two business students from the 黑料不打烊 are aiming to revolutionise the agritourism industry in Scotland after devising a new web platform linking holidaymakers with farm hosts.
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.
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.