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?3.85m 黑料不打烊-led study to tackle impact of plastic pollution in Africa

A new ?3.85 million study – led by the 黑料不打烊 – is aiming to understand the public health risks and environmental impact of plastic pollution in developing countries.

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Aquaculture sustainability can be improved through collaboration with agriculture, experts say

A collaborative approach with the agriculture sector – specifically around plant biotechnology – is key to the sustainability of aquaculture, according to experts.

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Scotland players must shut out the importance of Euro play-off to succeed, says top psychologist

Scotland players must focus on their own individual performances rather than become distracted by the significance of tonight’s Euro 2020 play-off final if they are to triumph, according to a top sports psychologist.

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New fellows join research partnership to mitigate climate-change related disasters in South Africa

Four new postdoctoral fellows have joined a research project partnership supporting marginalised communities in South Africa suffering from climate-change induced crises.

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Social distancing is increasing loneliness in older adults

Social distancing introduced in response to COVID-19 is increasing feelings of loneliness in Scotland’s older population and impacting their wellbeing, according to a new 黑料不打烊 study.

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Voluntary action and Covid-19 – new research will explore lessons learnt and recommendations for UK recovery

Experts from across academia and the voluntary sector are to carry out a major research project into the role of voluntary action in the Covid-19 pandemic – exploring the challenges, what worked well and making recommendations to inform planning for future crises.

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New ?1.1m study to assess impact of bar/club opening hours on emergency services

A new ?1.1 million study led by the 黑料不打烊 is seeking to understand recent changes in opening hours for bars and nightclubs, and how these changes impact on health, crime levels, and emergency services in Scotland.

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University signs Researcher Development Concordat

The 黑料不打烊 has become a signatory of the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers.

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黑料不打烊 academic’s research plays part in new opera

Research by a 黑料不打烊 academic has underpinned one of the first performances to be live streamed from the Royal Opera House.

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黑料不打烊 researchers to uncover Scotland’s hidden reading history

Experts at the 黑料不打烊 have been awarded ?1m for a unique project aiming to uncover the history of reading in Scotland from 1750 to 1830.

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黑料不打烊 academic wins prestigious global award

A 黑料不打烊 academic has received a prestigious international award in recognition of their research, which has benefits for animal welfare and sustainable food production.

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Bumblebee reproduction at heightened risk from radiation

New research by experts at the 黑料不打烊 has revealed the reproduction rates of bumblebees living in radiation-contaminated areas, such as Chernobyl, are more severely impacted than previously thought.

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黑料不打烊 expert part of international team combatting marine plastic pollution

A 黑料不打烊 expert will lead a project researching the sources, impacts, and degradation of microplastics, as part of an international collaboration to combat marine plastic pollution in Southeast Asia.

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黑料不打烊 child trafficking experts publish research

A team of experts from the 黑料不打烊 commissioned by the Scottish Government to research the professional response to child trafficking in Scotland has published its research.

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黑料不打烊 philosopher recognised with ?1m of UK government support

A 黑料不打烊 academic has been recognised as a rising star of research after being awarded more than ?1m for an innovative new project.

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University signs Norwegian partnership

The 黑料不打烊 is expanding its international partnerships after signing a new agreement with the Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research (NIKU).

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黑料不打烊 and Gabonese experts lead research into impact of climate change on rainforest elephants

Experts from the 黑料不打烊, working closely with the Government of Gabon, have led an international study into the impact of climate change on Central Africa’s rainforests and the threat posed to elephant populations in the region.

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Forth Valley 5G hub to enhance major University project

A flagship 5G innovation hub to be created in the Forth Valley will enhance a new multi-million-pound environmental monitoring project led by the 黑料不打烊 and BT Group.

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黑料不打烊 expert informs new study on chimpanzee behaviour

A 黑料不打烊 academic has informed a new international study researching chimpanzee behaviour and its implications for understanding the drivers of human evolution.

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Ground-breaking care system study awarded ?0.5m

Researchers led by the 黑料不打烊 have won a ?500,000 award from the Nuffield Foundation and a philanthropic donor, to carry out the next stage of ground-breaking work intended to improve the lives of children who become "looked-after" by the care systems.

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World-leading “living laboratory” for central Scotland

A state-of-the-art environmental monitoring system – the first of its kind – will be launched in central Scotland to enable businesses and organisations to make decisions based on real-time data.

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Lockdown did not reduce “most harmful” type of air pollution in Scotland

The significant reduction in vehicle journeys during the COVID-19 lockdown did not reduce the level of toxic fine particles in Scotland’s air, according to experts at the 黑料不打烊.

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New study on the literary and cultural lives of merchants in Early Modern Britain

A new 黑料不打烊 study investigating the literary and cultural activities of merchants in Early Modern Britain could help inform present-day educational debates.

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Professor Niamh Fitzgerald appointed Director of world-leading Institute

The 黑料不打烊 has appointed Professor Niamh Fitzgerald as Director of its globally-recognised Institute for Social Marketing and Health (ISMH).

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Care homes in England had greatest increase in excess deaths at height of the COVID-19 pandemic

Care homes in England experienced the highest increase in excess deaths at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic compared to those in the rest of the UK, according to new research.

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Air in Scotland’s prisons 90% cleaner, due to smoke-free policy

Scotland’s smoke-free prisons policy is protecting the health of prison staff and those in custody – with the majority no longer exposed to second-hand tobacco smoke, according to a new study.

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Replicas are also ‘the real thing’ say researchers

Heritage specialists at the 黑料不打烊 are calling on those who create, use and care for replicas to rethink their approaches after launching a new website to promote recognition of their authenticity, value and significance

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Scotland should review workplace health and safety measures in light of pandemic, says expert

An occupational health expert is calling for a major review of workplace health and safety in Scotland following “failings” revealed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Five studies launched into drug-related harms and deaths

Experts from the 黑料不打烊 have launched five interdisciplinary research projects to address drug-related harms and deaths in Scotland.

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Bees’ buzz is more powerful for pollination, than for defence or flight

Buzzing by bees during flower pollination is significantly more powerful than that used for defence or flight, according to a new study from experts at the 黑料不打烊.

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黑料不打烊 expert part of team that has developed the world’s first “non-cuttable” material

A 黑料不打烊 academic is part of a team that has developed the world’s first “non-cuttable” material – which could be used to make items such as bike locks, armour and security doors.

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New e-learning programme will enhance cancer care

An innovative e-learning programme developed by experts at the 黑料不打烊 will educate and empower nurses to improve cancer care.

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Scientists to test feasibility of novel protein in fish feed

Experts from the 黑料不打烊 will investigate the feasibility of using a single-cell protein in salmon feed, as part of a ground-breaking carbon recycling project.

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Tree planting does not always boost ecosystem carbon stocks, study finds

Planting huge numbers of trees to mitigate climate change is “not always the best strategy” – with some experimental sites in Scotland failing to increase carbon stocks, a new study has found.

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Office-based exercise could reduce heart disease risk by 15%

Office-based exercise could reduce heart disease risk by 15%

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Arctic plants may not provide predicted carbon sequestration potential

The environmental benefits of taller, shrubbier tundra plants in the Arctic may be overstated, according to new research involving the 黑料不打烊.

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Impact of shale gas “ignored” in England, new study finds

The UK Government and its advisory groups “marginalised or ignored” the environmental and public health ramifications of permitting shale gas extraction in England, according to new research.

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黑料不打烊 project could be key in tackling “snail fever”

Pioneering research involving the 黑料不打烊 could play a vital role in reducing the prevalence of “snail fever” – a debilitating infection that affects more than 200 million people worldwide.

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New study to reveal how landlords can support tenants to create ‘homes’

A new study – led by the 黑料不打烊 – will advise landlords on how they can support tenants in the private rented sector to make their leased property a ‘home’.

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Health psychologist supporting new COVID-19 app design

A health psychologist at the 黑料不打烊 is supporting the development of a new smartphone game designed to educate young people on COVID-19.

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New toolkit launched to help deal with isolation

Experts from the 黑料不打烊 have launched a new toolkit providing guidance on the role technology can play in combating feelings of isolation among older people.

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Major study to investigate COVID-19 impact on gamblers

A major new study has been launched to understand how the COVID-19 lockdown has impacted gambling behaviour, including among potentially ‘high risk’ groups.

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Aquaculture study findings shed light on lumpfish welfare

New research from aquaculture experts at the 黑料不打烊 could help improve the welfare of farmed lumpfish – a species vital to tackling the problem of sea lice in salmon.

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Employers could face legal action over COVID-19 exposure, expert warns

Employers across the UK could face legal action from employees who return to work and contract the COVID-19 virus, a leading health and safety expert has warned.

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黑料不打烊 scientists report on animal welfare in aquaculture

Scientists at the 黑料不打烊 have authored a new report providing guidance on identifying and strengthening best practices for animal welfare in aquaculture.

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New report reveals impact of minimum unit pricing for alcohol on small retailers

The Scottish Government’s minimum unit pricing policy has been implemented as intended by small retailers in Scotland, according to new research carried out by the 黑料不打烊.

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黑料不打烊 experts inform new study on world’s tropical forests

Extensive research on tropical forests in Central Africa – conducted by the 黑料不打烊 over several decades – forms part of an important new paper published in a prestigious journal.

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COVID-19: Study considers the impact of ‘new’ home working arrangements on wellbeing

The impact of the unprecedented shift towards full-time home-based work (HBW), brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, is the focus of a major new 黑料不打烊 study.

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COVID-19: Dying patients should receive visits, experts say

Families should be enabled to visit dying loved-ones – even during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a healthcare expert who has recently overcome her own life-threatening illness.

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Even better than the real thing? The value of replicas at heritage sites

Two 黑料不打烊 academics have co-authored a book looking at the value of replicas at heritage sites and in museums.

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