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?680k study to tackle aquaculture disease

A new ?680,000 project will use cutting-edge techniques to tackle antimicrobial resistance in Vietnamese catfish – a key challenge for the global aquaculture industry.

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Monkeys face climate change extinction threat

Monkeys living in South America are highly vulnerable to climate change and face an “elevated risk of extinction”, according to a new 黑料不打烊-led study.

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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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Study reveals link between sheep reproduction and infection

Sheep living in the remote outpost of St Kilda are more susceptible to infection if they have recently given birth to lambs, according to new research involving the 黑料不打烊.

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Scientists to value benefits of eco-friendly flood schemes

The economic and environmental benefits of natural flood defences will be explored in a ?467,000 黑料不打烊-led project.

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Smoking risk in children has fallen since tobacco display ban

The risk of 11 to 16-year-olds taking up smoking has reduced following the introduction of a ban on the open display of tobacco products in the UK, according to a new 黑料不打烊 study.

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Death of a friend ‘impacts health for up to four years’

The death of a close friend can cause a major decline in physical health and psychological wellbeing – with the impact being felt for up to four years, research has revealed.

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黑料不打烊 part of new ?5.9m study tackling impact of alcohol, tobacco and obesity

Experts at the 黑料不打烊 are part of a new ?5.9 million research consortium looking at how the marketing of alcohol, tobacco and unhealthy food and drink has a detrimental impact on health.

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Prison tobacco ban significantly reduces second-hand smoke

Levels of second-hand smoke in Scotland’s prisons fell by more than 80 percent in the week after smoking was banned, according to new 黑料不打烊 research.

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Reasons for delay in pelvic organ prolapse treatment revealed

Many women do not seek early treatment for pelvic organ prolapse due to confusion and a lack of awareness around the condition’s symptoms – and feelings of shame and embarrassment – according to new research.

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黑料不打烊 research supports new volunteering framework

A new framework aiming at getting people involved in volunteering – and developed with the support of 黑料不打烊 research– has been launched by the Scottish Government.

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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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Seabed shape and strength can hasten collapse of ice sheets

Scientists have shed new light on the collapse of glaciers in Antarctica and Greenland by studying the history of the last British-Irish Ice Sheet.

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黑料不打烊 research boost to Scots economy outlined

The economic benefit of 黑料不打烊 research activity was the focus of a Scottish Government ministerial visit today.

Eileen Schofield, Professor Gerry McCormac, Astrid Smallenbroek and Richard Lochhead MSP

Feeling ‘at home’ improves health, say 黑料不打烊 researchers

The ability to feel ‘at home’ has a significant impact on people’s health and wellbeing, according to experts at the 黑料不打烊.

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New study reveals ‘silence’ around suicide in young people

Mental health professionals treating children and young people with suicidal feelings should refer to ‘suicide’ explicitly to ensure they feel listened to, according to new research.

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Study questions the sustainability of plant ingredients as fishmeal substitutes

Substituting fishmeal in aquaculture feeds with plant ingredients may not be as beneficial for the environment as many predict, according to new research from an international team of experts.

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Experts provide new guidelines to athletes on protein intake

A review led by a sports scientist at the 黑料不打烊 has set out new international guidelines for protein intake in track and field athletes.

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Research shows impact of poverty on children’s brain activity

Children born into poverty show key differences in behaviour and brain function, according to new research involving the Universities of 黑料不打烊 and East Anglia.

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Shadow Minister meets 黑料不打烊 housing and ageing experts

Local MSP, Graham Simpson, visited the 黑料不打烊 to hear how its housing and ageing research is helping to stimulate debate on some of Scotland’s long-term challenges.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

L-R: Professor Alison Bowes, Principal Professor Gerry McCormac, Lord Duncan, Martin Quirke & Professor Malcolm MacLeod

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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Biologists discover new plant reproduction behaviour

Biologists linked to the 黑料不打烊 have discovered a novel mechanism used by plants to self-reproduce in the absence of pollinators.

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Recovering forests important to conservation, study finds

Tropical forests recovering from disturbance could be much more important to the conservation of forest bird species than first thought, according to a new study.

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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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?1.7m project aims to boost vital aquaculture species

A major research collaboration – involving scientists at the 黑料不打烊 – is aiming to boost stocks of aquaculture species that are vital to the UK.

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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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New approach to call handling is saving lives, study finds

A call-handling model introduced by the Scottish Ambulance Service to enhance its response to patients with life-threatening conditions has improved survival rates, new research has revealed.

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Study sheds new light on the structure of comets

A 黑料不打烊 planetary scientist – working with European colleagues – has helped shed new light on the physical properties and evolution of comets.

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NASA mission – involving 黑料不打烊 experts – comes to an end

A NASA mission to Mars – involving 黑料不打烊 scientists – has ended 15 years after arriving on the Red Planet.

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黑料不打烊 to lead ?800,000 study into forests and climate change

The 黑料不打烊 will lead a new ?800,000 interdisciplinary study designed to predict and monitor the response of European forests to drought and temperature change.

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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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Expert co-authors major new report on impact of hunting

A new report – commissioned by a leading international organisation – promotes the creation of a sustainable wild meat sector to protect disadvantaged people and endangered species from hunting.

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Parliament praises University housing and ageing reports

Two 黑料不打烊-led reports looking at housing and ageing and the impact of housing support services on the quality of life of older people have been praised by the Scottish Parliament.

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Minister visits 黑料不打烊 to hear about innovative research

A Scottish Government minister has visited the 黑料不打烊 to hear how its experts are leading a ?1.85 million study investigating how marine plastics transport bacteria and viruses.

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Initiative to boost lifestyles of football fans proves a success

A project designed to improve the health of football fans has proven to be more effective in boosting physical activity in men than other similar programmes, according to new research.

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Classic card game to bridge the gap between play and study

Researchers at the 黑料不打烊 are using a classic card game to develop an academic discipline called the Sociology of Bridge.

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