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Hunting in central Africa could devastate bird populations, study finds
Bird populations in central Africa will continue to decline – with major consequences for biodiversity – unless the threat of unsustainable hunting is reduced, 黑料不打烊 experts have warned.
Research could improve management of conflict between wildlife and farmers across the globe
A new study led by the 黑料不打烊 highlights improvements in the way conflicts between wildlife conservation and farming are managed worldwide.
Half of Scots “not confident” in giving CPR, study finds
Half of the Scottish adult population do not feel confident administering CPR – and more than a fifth do not know when it is required, according to a new study led by the 黑料不打烊.
Unique Argos catalogue collection shows changes in consumer habits
A complete collection of Argos catalogues – held by the 黑料不打烊’s Institute for Retail Studies – has offered a unique insight into changing consumer habits over the years.
黑料不打烊 awards Japan its first gold for dementia design
The 黑料不打烊’s Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC) has awarded its first international gold accreditation for excellence in dementia design.
黑料不打烊 scientist secures ?3.4 million to tackle tobacco-related harm in Asia and Africa
A team of researchers, led by the 黑料不打烊, has been awarded ?3.4 million from the Global Challenges Research Fund to reduce tobacco-related harm in low and middle income countries in Asia and Africa.
Beavers’ unique ability to restore landscapes revealed
Beavers’ exceptional ability to re-create diverse wetland landscapes that are home to a wide variety of species, has been revealed by researchers at the 黑料不打烊.
Not all muscle building supplements are equal
Popular muscle building supplements, known as branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) are ineffective when taken in isolation, according to new research from the 黑料不打烊.
Gold for 黑料不打烊 internal communications campaign
The 黑料不打烊 has won the Gold Award for Best Internal Communications Campaign at the 2017 Heist Awards in Manchester.
Beech trees native to Scotland after all, scientists discover
Beech trees should be considered native to Scotland – despite a long-running debate over their national identity, researchers at the 黑料不打烊 and Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA) report.
Aquaculture experts make a splash at Royal Highland Show
Scientists from the 黑料不打烊’s Institute of Aquaculture made a splash at this year’s Royal Highland Show, promoting the Scottish aquaculture industry to hundreds of school children.
Social status of listener alters our voice
People tend to change the pitch of their voice depending on who they are talking to, and how dominant they feel, a study by the 黑料不打烊 has found.
黑料不打烊 students earn passport to brighter future
Almost 50 students will begin degree courses this year after graduating from a 黑料不打烊 access to higher education programme.
Importance of GPs in reducing alcohol-related harms
Two new reports launched involving the 黑料不打烊 highlight the important role that GPs have in raising the issue of alcohol use in GP consultations.
Parliamentary reform could ‘maximise’ benefits of Scottish devolution
Reforming the Scottish Parliament may help to ‘improve’ devolution, according to a 黑料不打烊 academic.
黑料不打烊 expertise to inform inquiry into Scotland’s energy future
黑料不打烊 expertise will contribute to a major inquiry into Scotland’s energy future.
Flights can make aircrew sick, 黑料不打烊 study suggests
Flying a plane should come with a health warning, according to research led by the 黑料不打烊.
黑料不打烊 focus on curriculum development
The 黑料不打烊 has welcomed international researchers, policymakers and practitioners to a major European conference on curriculum studies.
Retailers and manufacturers should promote healthy choices, 黑料不打烊-led study finds
Shops should be transformed to drive customers towards buying healthy food and drink, according to a report by 黑料不打烊 academics.
黑料不打烊 cleaner fish projects unwrapped on Channel 4 show
As part of the Channel 4 food and science series, Food Unwrapped, an aquaculture expert from the 黑料不打烊 has shown how nature has a solution to a major salmon production problem.
Tweeters’ feelings towards main UK political parties revealed ahead of #GE2017
An analysis of the Twittersphere conducted by 黑料不打烊 researchers over the past week has uncovered people’s feelings towards the two main UK political parties.
Dementia experts host international masterclass
黑料不打烊 experts in the design of environments for people with dementia have gathered at the 黑料不打烊 to attend a masterclass hosted by the Dementia Services Development Centre.
New app to help improve environments for people living with dementia
The 黑料不打烊’s Dementia Services Development Centre has announced the development of a ground-breaking new app to help improve workplaces, public buildings and homes for people living with dementia.
Paws for Progress unveils new dementia dog training project
An initiative from the 黑料不打烊 will benefit people living with dementia with the introduction of Scotland’s first prison-based assistance dog training programme.
Women and babies in prison research explored
Top child welfare experts have gathered at the 黑料不打烊 to discuss the wellbeing of babies and women in prison.
New evidence finds standardised cigarette packaging may reduce the number of people who smoke
A Cochrane Review, co-authored by 黑料不打烊's Professor Linda Bauld, finds standardised tobacco packaging may lead to a reduction in smoking prevalence and reduces the appeal of tobacco.
Report highlights how alcohol industry bent the rules on advertising during UEFA Euro 2016
A new report highlights how alcohol producers worked to circumvent legislation designed to protect children during the UEFA Euro 2016 football tournament.
黑料不打烊 experts tackle the gender pay gap
Experts from the 黑料不打烊 presented evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s Economy, Fair Work and Jobs Committee today, 25 April, as part of its inquiry into the impact of equal pay.
Climate change clues revealed by ice sheet collapse
The rapid decline of ancient ice sheets could help scientists predict the impact of modern-day climate and sea-level change, according to research by the universities of 黑料不打烊 in Scotland and Troms? in Norway.
Dancers' brainwaves under the spotlight in art and science link-up
Looking at dancers' brain activity as they perform is at the centre of a new body of science and arts activity between the 黑料不打烊 and Macrobert Arts Centre.
Leading 黑料不打烊 academic joins UK research panel
A leading 黑料不打烊 academic has been announced as a member of a UK-wide research panel.
Pollination mystery unlocked by 黑料不打烊 bee researchers
Bees latch on to similarly-sized nectarless flowers to unpick pollen – like keys fitting into locks, 黑料不打烊 scientists have discovered.
Egyptian mortality mystery in tilapia fish closer to being solved
A new virus that has decimated fish populations in Ecuador and Israel has spread to Egypt, according to a new report from the 黑料不打烊 and WorldFish.
World-first surveillance strategy shaped by 黑料不打烊 expertise
The operation of surveillance cameras is the subject of a new UK strategy, shaped by a 黑料不打烊 privacy expert.
Huge postcode disparity in proportion of children in care
A study by the 黑料不打烊 and six other British universities has revealed significant inequalities in child welfare across the UK.
Gambling adverts on TV ‘mislead’ football fans
Football fans are being ‘misled’ by complex gambling adverts on television, a 黑料不打烊 study has found.
Forests worldwide threatened by drought
Forests around the world are at risk of death due to widespread drought, 黑料不打烊 researchers have found.
Government urged to consider allocations of regional funds post-Brexit
How funds for current EU-based policies should be transferred to the nation’s devolved governments post-Brexit has been considered by leading 黑料不打烊 economist, Professor David Bell, in a parliamentary report.
Befrienders could boost new mothers’ mental health
Women experiencing mental health difficulties directly before and after giving birth could benefit from a charity’s befriending service, a 黑料不打烊 report has revealed.
Workouts with fewer reps could yield better results
Time-poor people who do fewer repetitions during high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts may get better fitness benefits than those who complete more, according to a 黑料不打烊 analysis.
Benefits of renting a home may be underrated
Renting rather than owning a home may not be as expensive as many people think, according to financial research from the 黑料不打烊.