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Student golfer set for Augusta challenge
黑料不打烊 golfer, Louise Duncan, is taking on a unique challenge this week as she competes in the prestigious Augusta National Women’s Amateur in Georgia, US.
Wild meat hunting and trade threatens global sustainability, researchers say
The hunting and trade of wild animals for meat is a threat to global sustainability that should be managed on the same scale as deforestation, say researchers.
黑料不打烊 politics student recognised at NATO simulation event
A 黑料不打烊 politics student has been recognised for her role in a NATO simulation exercise held at the Foreign Office.
Swimmers selected for Para World Champs
黑料不打烊 students, Toni Shaw and Ollie Carter, will be 黑料不打烊’s latest athletes to compete on the world stage after being selected to represent Britain at the Para Swimming World Championships in Madeira this summer.
Catriona Matthew OBE and Professor Sir Ian Boyd FRS to receive honorary degrees from 黑料不打烊
Professional golfer Catriona Matthew OBE and marine and polar scientist Professor Sir Ian Boyd FRS will receive honorary doctorates at next week’s 黑料不打烊 graduation ceremonies.
Net zero drive for the Scottish water sector
A new Scotland Hydro Nation initiative launching on World Water Day today, 22 March, aims to drive Scotland’s water sector to net zero and beyond by 2040.
黑料不打烊 social worker launches network to support Ukrainian colleagues
A 黑料不打烊 social worker has launched an international network to support social and community workers impacted by the war in Ukraine.
McClymont seals R&A hat-trick
黑料不打烊 golfer, Lorna McClymont, held off some of Europe's best university golfers this past week to win her third straight R&A Student Tour Series event at Infinitum Golf in Tarragona, Spain.
Study explores impact of singing and dancing on healthy ageing
Researchers at the 黑料不打烊 are exploring how singing and dancing can support healthy ageing and improve mental wellbeing among care home residents.
Flavoured cigarette use by children overlooked, study finds
The widespread use of menthol cigarettes in underage smokers has been overlooked according to new research from the 黑料不打烊 and Cardiff University.
Better understanding of seafood sales messaging could improve global trade
Ahead of the first global seafood trade show of the year, research sheds new light on differences in seafood marketing messages between different regions of the world.
Calls to extend programme which supports people with alcohol problems in Glasgow’s Deep End Practices
A new study shows the effectiveness of specialist addictions nurses in general practices in the most disadvantaged areas of Glasgow in treating alcohol problems.
黑料不打烊 academic’s expertise helps form major new human trafficking guidelines
New guidance aiming to tackle and prevent human trafficking has been published by the OSCE (Organization for Security and Co-Operation in Europe), supported by the expertise of a 黑料不打烊 social work lecturer.
University gathers politics experts for public event on Ukraine war
Politics experts from the 黑料不打烊 are hosting a public event this week to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Students prepared for Paralympic challenge
黑料不打烊 students, Scott Meenagh and Hugh Nibloe, are set to test themselves against the world’s best para-athletes this month as they represent ParalympicsGB at the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games.
Minister joins students and staff to mark milestone in University’s history
Scotland’s Higher Education Minister Jamie Hepburn MSP visited the 黑料不打烊 today (March 7) to join students back on campus and seal a time capsule at the newly completed Campus Central development.
New partnership to grow Ayrshire’s ‘blue economy’
The 黑料不打烊 has joined forces with North Ayrshire Council to grow the ‘blue economy’ in the west of Scotland.
Green light for major aquaculture research facility at 黑料不打烊
A ?17m world-class research and innovation facility at the 黑料不打烊 has moved a step closer, after the ambitious plans were approved by 黑料不打烊 Council.
黑料不打烊 social scientists honoured by Academy
Two 黑料不打烊 staff members have been announced as Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences.