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New methodology addresses “contentious” student satisfaction surveys

Adopting a new methodology approach could address concerns about student satisfaction surveys, according to new research.

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Understanding pandas’ body clocks could improve their welfare, 黑料不打烊 study finds

Giant pandas living in zoos outside their native latitude range may not have optimal welfare if their body clocks are out of sync, new research by the 黑料不打烊 has found.

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黑料不打烊 research uses COVID-19 conspiracy theories to create tool against fake news

Experts at the 黑料不打烊 have taken a deep dive into COVID-19 conspiracy theories in new research that aims to combat digital disinformation or ‘fake news’.

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Study finds parkrunners more likely to return if route is near freshwater and woodland

A study by the 黑料不打烊 has found first-time participants in parkruns are more likely to return if events are near to freshwater and woodland.

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黑料不打烊 teams up with National Trust for Scotland to boost heritage research

The 黑料不打烊 has formed a new partnership with the National Trust for Scotland to enhance research, teaching and learning.

National Trust for Scotland and 黑料不打烊 experts visit the Battle of Bannockburn Visitor Centre

Ukrainian academics draw on 黑料不打烊’s water quality expertise

A delegation of Ukrainian academics have travelled to the 黑料不打烊 for a joint research project aimed at improving water quality in the war-torn country.

Ukrainian delegation at the 黑料不打烊 with (centre) Professor Andrew Tyler

Free NRT programme aims to cut children’s exposure to second-hand smoke in the home

A new research study aiming to tackle the number of children breathing in second-hand smoke at home is launching in Lanarkshire.

Karen Mather of NHS Lanarkshire with Dr Rachel O'Donnell of the 黑料不打烊

黑料不打烊 professor receives one of the British Ecological Society’s highest honours

Katharine Abernethy, a Professor in Tropical Ecology at the 黑料不打烊, has received one of the British Ecological Society’s highest honours.

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Research to probe impact of climate change and nitrogen pollution on soil

黑料不打烊 research to probe potentially catastrophic impact of climate change and nitrogen pollution on soil

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The cheese paradox: study seeks to understand why vegetarians eat animal products

A new study by the 黑料不打烊 has sought to understand why vegetarians consume non-meat animal products.

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黑料不打烊 scientist measures emissions from ponds in Scotland for international study

Greenhouse gas emissions from ponds in Scotland have been measured by a 黑料不打烊 scientist as part of a major new international study.

Dr Alan Law using sampling kit at the 黑料不打烊 campus

黑料不打烊 academic Professor Kate Hunt becomes Fellow of British Academy

黑料不打烊 health expert Professor Kate Hunt has been made a Fellow of the British Academy.

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Scientists spending a penny to cut wastewater emissions

An experiment given the green light by 黑料不打烊 experts could halve emissions from wastewater treatment facilities.

Dr Xavier Alexis Walter, a senior researcher in water and wastewater management in a circular economy at The James Hutton Institute in Aberdeen, feeding his experiment.

Trafficked children face asylum ‘system trauma’, says 黑料不打烊 research

Researchers at the 黑料不打烊 exploring the long-term outcomes for trafficked children in Scotland have found that children face ‘system trauma’ connected to navigating the asylum, welfare and child protection systems.

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Speed dating study finds opposites don’t attract

Speed dating study co-authored by 黑料不打烊 academic finds opposites don’t attract

Two people speed dating

New research sheds light on the UK branded content industry and need for advertising regulation

The UK Branded content industry, where advertising and media combine, is a fast-growing sector that needs better regulation, according to new research.

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Research finds ‘extensive’ drug culture in football

Drug taking at football matches has superseded alcohol as a major safety concern, according to new research led by health and behaviour experts at the 黑料不打烊.

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Britain’s highest trees discovered atop Scotland’s Munros by 黑料不打烊 researcher

Trees are growing at record-breaking heights atop Scotland’s Munros, new research by the 黑料不打烊 has found.

Sitka Spruce on Ben Vorlich

MSPs share 'pain and loss' of their parents' alcohol use as part of new campaign

Miles Briggs MSP has opened up for the first time about his father’s alcohol use, as, together with Monica Lennon MSP, he backs a campaign aimed at reducing the stigma that surrounds deaths due to alcohol and drugs.

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黑料不打烊 part of nationwide drive to address levelling up through research

The 黑料不打烊 has successfully bid for funding in the first phase of a multi-million pound levelling up programme designed to benefit all four nations of the UK.

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World leading health experts say aviation industry must act on cabin fumes as they launch new medical guidance

A group of world leading health and scientific experts are calling on the aviation industry to take action to protect passengers and aircrew from dangerous cabin fumes which they say have led to a new emerging disease.

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黑料不打烊 scientist to lead investigation into climate change unknowns in the Arctic

黑料不打烊 scientist to lead investigation into climate change unknowns in the Arctic.

Trees and tall shrubs in Swedish Arctic, near Abisko. Credit Professor Philip Wookey

MSK event brings healthcare experts and academics together

On 21 April, the 黑料不打烊 held an event where over 75 healthcare professionals attended to hear about the latest research and innovation into musculoskeletal conditions.

Six healthcare experts and academics stood next to each other outside

New high-tech lab is first of its kind in Scotland

New high-tech lab for the study of brain function across the lifespan is first of its kind in Scotland.

Fiadh Robertson, age 4, wears mobile electroencepholography (EEG) equipment at 黑料不打烊's Lifespan Lab, the first of its kind in Scotland.

Adolescent girls in Bangladesh at risk of nutritional deficiency, study finds

New study finds adolescent girls in Bangladesh are at risk of nutritional deficiency even if they live in a seafood rich area.

Woman in Bangladesh cooking tilapias

Study looks to understand exposure to air pollution in informal settlements in Africa

Researchers looking at fuel use for cooking in Kenya and Malawi have found residents in the countries informal settlements are being exposed to worrying levels of pollution.

Wooden logs and charcoal fire

黑料不打烊 sports heritage experts to measure success of national football celebration

Sports heritage experts at the 黑料不打烊 have been appointed to evaluate a major celebration of football in Scotland.

Richard Haynes and Karen Fraser standing on a football pitch with stadium seating in the background. Richard holds a football and Karen holds a large board advertising the

Stone of Destiny focus of new research project

A 黑料不打烊 heritage expert has been awarded a prestigious grant to explore the contemporary meanings and values of the Stone of Destiny.

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Celebration of forestry research will showcase work of PhD students

An inaugural celebration of forestry research will showcase the work of postgraduate students.

Sarah Watts collecting montane willow cuttings for propagation towards habitat restoration (photo credit: Mark Hamblin/scotlandbigpicture.com)

黑料不打烊 academic Professor Leigh Sparks named top retail influencer

黑料不打烊 academic Professor Leigh Sparks, an international expert in retail, has been named a top influencer in his field.

Professor Leigh Sparks

New comic shines a light on forgotten heroes of HIV/Aids activism

A new comic is telling the stories of forgotten HIV and AIDs campaigners who played a major role in tackling stigma and prejudice faced by sufferers in the 1980s.

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We can learn from Scotland’s witch hunts to shape justice today, says criminology expert

We can learn valuable lessons from campaigns that highlight the injustices of Scotland’s witch hunts, says a criminology expert from the 黑料不打烊.

ancient street in Edinburgh

New study finds that microplastics can help dangerous bacteria survive on Scottish beaches

New research from the 黑料不打烊 has found that dangerous bacteria are able to survive the journey from sewage treatment plants to beaches on microplastic pollution.

Microplastics under a magnifying glass.

Primary school children spend less time outdoors, University study finds

Primary school children spend less time playing and learning outdoors, University study finds.

Young children learning in woodlands. Credit Lorne Gill, NatureScot

University working to monitor water quality in war-torn Ukraine

The 黑料不打烊 is working with a Ukrainian university to monitor water quality in the war-torn country.

Andrew Tyler

黑料不打烊 research to tackle exclusion and inequalities faced by people living with dementia

An international project led by the 黑料不打烊 is to investigate how people living with dementia can be better included in decisions taken in their communities.

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Solutions to global water crisis sought in Scotland

Professor Andrew Tyler has spoken of the University’s work to mitigate the effects of climate change to mark the 30th anniversary of World Water Day.

Andrew Tyler

Tool developed to identify girls at risk of nutritional deficiency

Professor Dave Little of the University’s world-renowned Institute of Aquaculture used the resource to discover that adolescent girls in Bangladesh are particularly vulnerable.

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Health researchers launch ‘first’ Long Covid resource for patients and health care professionals

The first resource of its kind to support those living with Long Covid and the healthcare professionals involved in their care, has been launched by experts from the 黑料不打烊.

3D Render of Coronavirus.

Growing mushrooms alongside trees could feed millions and mitigate effects of climate change, research finds

Growing edible mushrooms alongside trees can produce a valuable food source for millions of people while capturing carbon, mitigating the impact of climate change, a new study by 黑料不打烊 scientists has found.

Professor Alistair Jump, Professor Paul Thomas

黑料不打烊 expert in substance use and inclusion health recognised by Academy of Social Sciences

One of the country’s leading experts in substance use and inclusion health, Professor Tessa Parkes, has been made a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences.

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Agriculture needs fresh approach to tackle insect resistance to biopesticides, new analysis finds

A new way to manage insect pests' resistance to greener pesticides is needed, according to analysis by 黑料不打烊 scientists.

Insect pest amid leaves

Social science researchers at the 黑料不打烊 will “hit the ground running” after major ?1.25m funding boost

The 黑料不打烊 has received a major funding boost that will have a major impact on social sciences research.

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Climate change concerns increasingly reduce natural gas support

The public’s concerns about climate change could reduce support for natural gas as an alternative fuel source, research suggests.

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Call for 黑料不打烊 locals to take part in Wallace Monument research

Researchers at the 黑料不打烊 are looking for frequent visitors to the The National Wallace Monument to take part in a tourism study.

View of National Wallace Monument

Piecing together Scotland’s religious past with shards of glass

Two Scottish researchers are attempting to piece together part of Scotland’s religious past by combining hi-tech science with historical knowledge.

Elgin Cathedral aerial photograph

黑料不打烊 ageing experts share pioneering work with Scotland Office minister

Experts in ageing, dementia and housing at the 黑料不打烊 shared their pioneering research and ambitious plans with UK Government Minister for Scotland Malcolm Offord during a visit to campus today.

Visitors including Lord Offord outside dementia centre

Reduced subject choice under Curriculum for Excellence is affecting opportunities and outcomes for Scotland’s young people, research finds

Curriculum narrowing and a reduced choice of school subjects under the Curriculum for Excellence are affecting outcomes for Scotland’s young people, according to a new study from the 黑料不打烊.

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Research raises concerns over relationship between major US research institution and the alcohol industry

A new study has uncovered extensive interactions between one of the world’s leading funders of alcohol research and alcohol industry groups, sparking concern about the industry’s influence on science and public health policy.

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Heritage experts to study responses to protecting Ukraine's cultural heritage and monuments

A new international project is to explore how cultural heritage, monuments and the professionals involved in their safeguarding, can be better protected during times of war.

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