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Vaping disrupting Scottish schools, research shows

Íæż½ã½ã found impact on attendance, behaviour and staff workload

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Prestigious award for Íæż½ã½ã nursing professor

Emeritus Professor of Nursing honoured by Royal College of Nursing Scotland

Professor Anne Whittaker

Íæż½ã½ã colleagues to start Íæż½ã½ã's Race for Life after cancer battles

Professor Jayne Donaldson and Cathy Gallagher will start the race on Sunday, May 3

Cathy Gallagher and Jayne Donaldson of the Íæż½ã½ã

Later bar opening hours linked to rise in alcohol-related ambulance call-outs

The study examined the impact of extending alcohol trading hours for licensed premises in Aberdeen and Glasgow

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Sport clubs became lifelines during public health crisis, research shows

Many groups transformed their role from sport providers into critical sources of social support

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Second-hand smoke exposure down 96% since Scotland¡¯s smoking ban, study shows

But workplace risk persists, as Scotland marks 20th anniversary of landmark legislation

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Music and movement programme boosts care home wellbeing, research finds

The evaluation took place in 78 care homes across Scotland

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Esports viewing linked to wellbeing, Íæż½ã½ã study finds

Researchers surveyed 400 esports fans in South Korea

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School nurses could have greater mental health role, Íæż½ã½ã study finds

A mixed-methods study, led by the Íæż½ã½ã¡¯s Dr Alison Hackett, is the most comprehensive examination of how school nurses support primary-school-aged children¡¯s mental health

A nurse speaks to a primary school age child

Research deep dive is optimising elite swimming performance at Íæż½ã½ã

Olympic swimmers at the Íæż½ã½ã are benefiting from a major new research collaboration

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Íæż½ã½ã experts warn tobacco industry interference persists as Scotland celebrates 20 years since smoking ban

The landmark smoke-free legislation came into effect on March 26, 2006, despite industry efforts to stop it

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Íæż½ã½ã reveals insidious impact of alcohol marketing on young people

Researchers have raised concerns about sports sponsorship strategies

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Emergency calls analysis reveals opportunities to save more lives

Prompt CPR increases survival chances fourfold

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Public health students preparing for next pandemic

An immersive global health emergency simulation was held

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Inspirational nurses celebrated by Íæż½ã½ã students

An awards ceremony was held at Forth Valley Royal Hospital

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Íæż½ã½ã¡¯s graduating nurses celebrate securing jobs

NHS Forth Valley has employed 116 nurses of the 179 who graduated from the Íæż½ã½ã last week

Graduating nurses who are going on to work at NHS Forth Valley

Íæż½ã½ã launches clinical trial to tackle street benzodiazepine use

Findings could help cut drug-related deaths

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Young people using unregulated nicotine pouches despite health risks, research finds

Nicotine pouches are small tobacco-free sachets which can be legally sold to under-18s in the UK

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Ambulance staff subjected to violence and harassment on alcohol-related callouts, study finds

Stronger regulation of late-night alcohol sales and marketing likely to help

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Alcohol licensing overhaul could undermine accountability

UK Government has endorsed sweeping changes to the 2003 Licensing Act

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Calls for every Scottish professional football club to offer psychological support for academy players

Dr Alban Dickson, a lecturer in Sport Psychology at the Íæż½ã½ã, believes aspiring footballers need greater support.

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Leaders from FIFA, F1, SFA, SPFL and Glasgow 2026 to share expertise with Íæż½ã½ã students

The event is aimed at students who would like to forge a career in the highly competitive sports event industry

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Game-changing sport research centre launched

It will be co-led by Professor Anna Whittaker and Professor Stuart Galloway

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Malawi¡¯s alcohol sachets ban is blueprint for public health advances

Research offers lessons for other countries

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Íæż½ã½ã academics appointed to REF 2029 sub-panels

The four will use their expertise in specific subject areas as part of the Research Excellence Framework in 2029.

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New research urges rethink of mental health support for elite athletes

Current approaches can be out of touch with lived realities, according to the study

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New cancer screening pathway prevents treatment delays and eases pressure on GPs

Íæż½ã½ã research found that the direct pathway to one-stop breast assessment clinics also improved the patient experience

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New initiative will drive innovation in healthcare

Íæż½ã½ã to play a crucial role

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Pioneering study can improve injury prevention in flag football ahead of Olympic debut

A Íæż½ã½ã-led study could have a major impact on one of the world's fastest growing sports

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First graduates from Íæż½ã½ã partnership with Chengdu University celebrate achievements

The first cohort of graduates studying as part of a prestigious partnership have had a day to remember

Lord McConnell travelled to Chengdu for the inaugural graduation.

Tighter regulations needed on marketing of sunbed use, new research finds

The report analysed marketing activities and strategies used by commercial sunbed operators in Ireland

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Íæż½ã½ã research centre designated by World Health Organization

The Institute for Social Marketing and Health joins only three other institutions in Scotland

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New study sheds light on African alcohol industry activity

Research by the Íæż½ã½ã team found 61 examples of alcohol industry corporate social responsibility and marketing activity, across six African countries

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Experts call for second-hand smoke protection for children at home

Researchers say legislative measures should be considered

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New dementia teaching for nursing and paramedic students first of its kind in UK

The training taps into the Íæż½ã½ã's expertise in dementia-friendly design.

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Íæż½ã½ã athlete is proud Baton Relay bearer

Judoka scholar Gabriella Wood helped launch the Commonwealth Sport King¡¯s Baton Relay.

Gabriella Wood smiling whilst holding a baton

Research reveals basketball creator was Scottish, not Canadian

The inventor of basketball, Dr James Naismith, considered himself to be a Scot.

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Liquor Licensing review recommends reform

A review of Liquor Licensing has been carried out by experts at the Íæż½ã½ã

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Substance use expert calls for change in drugs law to enable more safe drug consumption spaces

The call from Professor Catriona Matheson comes as she prepares to give evidence at a government inquiry.

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Íæż½ã½ã-led project aims to enhance NHS care

A new ?500,000 project aims to ensure care decisions are informed by views and experiences

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Unique photo project tells story of air pollution in informal settlements

Researchers provided residents of settlements in Malawi and Kenya with smartphones to capture their experiences of using solid fuels for cooking.

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Nursing staff recognised for their role supporting next generation

A special event was held to celebrate the NHS staff who support the University's student nurses

A group of the nurses being celebrated at the event pose for a photo

Íæż½ã½ã nursing students celebrate graduation and new jobs

Close to 220 student nurses graduated last week with more than half already securing jobs with local health board, NHS Forth Valley.

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Íæż½ã½ã sport students benefit from new mentorship programme

'Elevate' pairs students with industry professionals

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New courses launched to help fill healthcare gap

The new MSc Podiatry and MSc Physiotherapy courses have a planned start date of September 2025

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New research unit names Director

Professor Edward Duncan has been appointed as director of the new Centre for Healthcare and Community Research (CHeCR) at the Íæż½ã½ã.

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Only 1 in 10 children meet global health guidelines, researchers discover

New research has found only 14% of children aged three- to four-years -old are getting adequate physical activity, sleep and time away from screens.

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Meet Jessica Piasecki: the Olympian and researcher putting a focus on female physiology

Originally from Manchester, Jessica Piasecki was a talented hockey player before emerging as a cross-country star and representing her country for the first time in the sport at the age of 16.

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Íæż½ã½ã student¡¯s historic discovery at Bannockburn House ¡°confirms¡± Bonnie Prince Charlie assassination attempt

A Íæż½ã½ã PhD student has made a fascinating discovery that appears to confirm a previously unevidenced assassination attempt on Bonnie Prince Charlie.

Bannockburn House in Íæż½ã½ãshire.

Elite sports roles for nutritionists graduating from Íæż½ã½ã?

Two top nutritionists working in elite sport returned to the Íæż½ã½ã today, to celebrate their graduation.

Sports nutritionists pose on graduation day.