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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.

Alcohol marketing

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.

Women's football

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.

Recirculation aquaculture system

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.

Migration

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.

Maisie Williams

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.

Ministerial visit

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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Misinformation targeted by 黑料不打烊 researcher

Tackling false information in news reports, the public sphere and on social media will be the focus of a world-first event co-organised by a 黑料不打烊 researcher.

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New research will improve diagnosis of antenatal anxiety

A landmark study by experts at the 黑料不打烊 will help health professionals improve the identification of severe and problematic anxiety in pregnant women.

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黑料不打烊 experts to study wildlife trade in Central Africa

The 黑料不打烊 will receive around ?390,000 as part of a new multi-million pound project aiming to make trade a positive force for both marginalised people and nature conservation.

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Scottish Minister learns about University's work on ageing and dementia

Scottish Government Minister for Older People, Christina McKelvie MSP, visited the 黑料不打烊 to hear about its work on ageing and dementia.

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Enhanced research reporting method to improve patient care

Patients could benefit from improved care and outcomes thanks to new research guidance developed as part of a 黑料不打烊-led study.

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Media and communications conference makes Scottish debut at 黑料不打烊

A major UK media and communications conference starts at the 黑料不打烊 today – the first time it has been held in Scotland.

L-R Joan McAlpine MSP, Professor Anita Biressi, Dr Alenka Jelen, Professor Richard Haynes, Fiona Hyslop MSP

Experts warn against mega-dams in lowland tropical forests

Mega-dams should not be built in lowland tropical forest regions due to the threat they pose to biodiversity and ecosystems, according to experts at the 黑料不打烊.

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Researchers awarded three-year fellowships to address needs of society

Eight researchers have been awarded Anniversary Fellowships by the 黑料不打烊 to carry out research which addresses the needs of society.

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Lifetime achievement award for Sir George Reid

黑料不打烊 Professorial Fellow Sir George Reid has won Scotland’s top award for public service.

Sir George Reid and John Swinney MSP

Plain packaging sparked tobacco price rises, new study finds

The introduction of plain tobacco packaging led to an increase in the price of leading products, according to new research from the 黑料不打烊.

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Global survey of news photographers reveals financial challenges

An international study of news photographers – authored by 黑料不打烊 academics – has revealed a sharp decline in the number working full-time.

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?1.85m study to investigate microbes “hitch-hiking” on marine plastics

Experts at the 黑料不打烊 will lead a new ?1.85 million project investigating how marine plastics transport bacteria and viruses – and the impact that may have on human health.

Marine plastics

Reduction in drink-drive limit has not reduced the number of accidents, study finds

The lowering of the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers in Scotland has had no impact on the number of road traffic accidents, a new study involving the 黑料不打烊 has found.

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Data science “valuable” to mental health research

A review involving experts from the 黑料不打烊 has suggested new ways in which big data could enhance the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions.

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黑料不打烊 academic helps shape landmark human rights report

The First Minister of Scotland’s advisory group on human rights leadership – which includes a 黑料不打烊 academic – has recommended a new framework to improve people’s daily lives.

A group of people standing in a line, this is the advisory group on human rights leadership

‘Real-life Game of Thrones’ Scots history show stars 黑料不打烊 academic

A major BBC history series focusing on Scotland’s clans features expertise from a senior 黑料不打烊 academic.

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Scottish Government steering group on clean air appoints 黑料不打烊 academic

A steering group set up by the Scottish Government to help improve air quality in Scotland has appointed a 黑料不打烊 academic.

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Experts preparing for invasion of “dangerous” plant bacteria

Scientists from the 黑料不打烊 are working to tackle the potential introduction and spread of a devastating plant pathogen into the UK as part of a new ?4.85 million study.

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黑料不打烊 academic goes off-piste to explore risk in new short movie

A short movie exploring skiing and the philosophy of risk is to feature expertise from a 黑料不打烊 academic.

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UK Cabinet minister visits 黑料不打烊

A senior UK Government minister has visited the 黑料不打烊 where he endorsed ambitious plans to create two multi-million-pound international research centres on campus.

David Lidington CBE MP and Professor Maggie Cusack

University experts awarded ?100k to evaluate domestic abuse programme

Academics from the 黑料不打烊 have been awarded nearly ?100,000 to evaluate a community project that aims to reduce acceptance of domestic violence.

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Human rights report unveiled by Scottish Parliament committee

The Scottish Parliament should be an international human rights leader, according to a report citing research by a 黑料不打烊 academic.

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黑料不打烊 experts working on NASA’s latest mission to Mars

Two 黑料不打烊 scientists are working on NASA’s latest mission in an attempt to understand more about the formation and early evolution of Mars, Earth and other rocky planets.

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�2.6 million transport project to identify women’s needs

The 黑料不打烊 has received a share of �2.6 (?2.3) million to create fairer and more inclusive transport systems that consider the needs of women as both users and employees.