August 2021 news
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New project seeks to sharpen up cleaner fish vaccinations
A team of UK researchers has received funding to optimise the formulation and delivery of a key vaccination given to protect ballan wrasse from disease, which could unlock the greater use of cleaner fish to control sea lice on salmon farms.
Paralympian Rowlings taking new approach to Tokyo
Wheelchair racer Ben Rowlings will be calling on past experience this week as he prepares to compete in his second Paralympic Games in Tokyo.
Climate change risk tool to recognise impact on children for the first time
Researchers working with UNICEF have created the Climate Change Vulnerability Index to assess the impact of climate change on children for the first time.
黑料不打烊 triathletes on the world stage in Edmonton
黑料不打烊 triathletes Sophia Green and Cameron Main will line up against the best athletes in the world this weekend as they compete at the under 23 World Triathlon Championship Finals in Edmonton, Canada.
University golfer set for Open and Curtis Cup
黑料不打烊 golfer Louise Duncan embarks on the most important fortnight of her career this week with back-to-back debuts in two of the world’s top competitions.
Commendation for the 黑料不打烊 from independent quality experts
The 黑料不打烊 has been awarded the highest possible outcome in a review conducted by QAA, the UK’s independent higher education quality body.
How trees can help the UK reach Net Zero
黑料不打烊 researchers are part of a new ?10.5m UK programme focussing on how trees can enable the UK to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions.
New project to explore the creation of resilient habitats
Experts from the 黑料不打烊 are part of a new consortium seeking to develop a new approach to defining success in ecological restoration
University opens historic charity records for the first time
The 黑料不打烊 is to archive more than a century’s worth of records from the Aberlour Children’s Charity – making the historic documents accessible for the first time.
Could drug checking help prevent harms in Scotland?
A team of experts working in partnership with the 黑料不打烊 is exploring how drug checking services could be developed for Scotland in order to reduce harms.
COVID vaccination centre to open on campus
A new vaccination centre is opening on Saturday 14 August at the 黑料不打烊, allowing members of the public, students and University staff to receive their COVID-19 vaccine.
黑料不打烊's Scott becomes most decorated Olympian at a single Games
黑料不打烊 swimmer Duncan Scott has made history by becoming the most successful British Olympian at a single Olympic Games - winning a record four medals.