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Faculty of Social Sciences news

Íæż½ã½ã University scoops national equality awards

Two Íæż½ã½ã departments are celebrating their continued commitment to equality and inclusion after being awarded Athena SWAN bronze awards.

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Íæż½ã½ã education experts complete exam review

A team of Íæż½ã½ã researchers led by education expert Professor Mark Priestley has completed an independent review into the handling of this year¡¯s Scottish National Qualifications.

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Íæż½ã½ã expert appointed to Anti-Slavery Group

Íæż½ã½ã academic Dr Paul Rigby, has been appointed to provide expert advice to the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner (IASC).

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Íæż½ã½ã celebrates first year of Housing course partnership

The Íæż½ã½ã is celebrating the first year of an innovative industry partnership formed to improve the employability of Housing Studies students.

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Íæż½ã½ã ageing expert awarded ?600k for care home study

A Íæż½ã½ã academic has been awarded ?600,000 from the National Institute for Health Research to improve end-of-life care in UK care homes.

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Íæż½ã½ã dementia design expertise recognised in World Report

Experts from the Íæż½ã½ã are playing a leading role in a global report looking at the progress of dementia-related design.

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New book celebrates 30 years of dementia design architecture

An internationally renowned dementia centre is celebrating its three decades of dedication to improving the lives of those living with dementia through design, by launching a new architectural compendium.

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Ground-breaking care system study awarded ?0.5m

Researchers led by the Íæż½ã½ã 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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Education professor to lead Scottish Government review into exam failings

A leading education expert from the Íæż½ã½ã is to lead an independent review in to the handling of this year¡¯s Scottish school exam results.

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Five studies launched into drug-related harms and deaths

Experts from the Íæż½ã½ã have launched five interdisciplinary research projects to address drug-related harms and deaths in Scotland.

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New study to reveal how landlords can support tenants to create ¡®homes¡¯

A new study ¨C led by the Íæż½ã½ã ¨C 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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New toolkit launched to help deal with isolation

Experts from the Íæż½ã½ã 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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Íæż½ã½ã¡¯s Housing Studies course recognised for its world-class research and teaching

The Íæż½ã½ã¡¯s Masters/Postgraduate Diploma in Housing Studies has been reaccredited by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH).

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Íæż½ã½ã considers the protection of vulnerable children during COVID-19

Protecting the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable children and young people in Scotland, during the COVID-19 pandemic, is the focus of a new Íæż½ã½ã study.

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Íæż½ã½ã to research impact of COVID-19 on people who use drugs

Understanding the health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on people who use drugs in Scotland is the focus of a new Íæż½ã½ã study.

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Íæż½ã½ã projects to safeguard wellbeing of carers during pandemic

Three Íæż½ã½ã projects will play a key role in safeguarding carers and support workers during the COVID-19 pandemic ¨C and assessing the impact the experience has on them.

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Íæż½ã½ã expert¡¯s potentially life-saving advice to COVID-19 social workers

A leading expert from the Íæż½ã½ã is providing potentially life-saving advice to social workers around the world as they tackle the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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Íæż½ã½ã expert receives fellowship to conduct international research?

A leading expert from the Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC) at the Íæż½ã½ã has received a renowned Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowship.?

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Funding boost to bridge the gap between play and study

A new research project led by the Íæż½ã½ã will highlight the benefits and skills gained from playing bridge.

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Student teachers benefit from mental health training

Student teachers at the Íæż½ã½ã are continuing to benefit from an innovative pilot project designed to improve knowledge and understanding of their own and pupils¡¯ mental health.

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Íæż½ã½ã expert appointed as Research Director for Healthy Ageing Challenge

A leading Íæż½ã½ã academic has been appointed as Research Director for the Healthy Ageing Challenge delivered by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

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Íæż½ã½ã reveals factors behind a resilient community

A new study has identified the key components of ¡®community resilience¡¯ ¨C and experts believe their findings will help to develop and enhance responses to extreme events.

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Íæż½ã½ã expert appointed to Scottish Sentencing Council

A Íæż½ã½ã criminologist has been appointed to the Scottish Sentencing Council.

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Major new study to examine curriculum provision in Scottish secondary schools

The structure of the Scottish secondary school curriculum ¨C and its impacts on the lives of pupils ¨C will be examined by Íæż½ã½ã academics.

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Charity champion James Jopling honoured in Inverness

ProjectScotland Director James Jopling was today (November 1) recognised for his services to the charity sector as he joined more than 100 students at their Íæż½ã½ã graduation.

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New research to look at peer support around dementia

A new research project will evaluate peer support initiatives for people with a lived experience of dementia, with the aim of improving care in Scotland and across the UK.

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Multi-million pound award for domestic abuse research

Researchers have received a multi-million pound grant to investigate innovative interventions to support children and young people impacted by domestic abuse.

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Researchers discuss evidence-based approaches to challenging poverty

The complex nature of poverty was the subject of discussion at a special event held at the Íæż½ã½ã. The event, bringing together researchers, policymakers and practitioners, marked the culmination of Challenge Poverty Week, which ran from 7 ¨C 11 October.

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Íæż½ã½ã students access a bright future

More than 40 students are starting degree courses this year after completing a Íæż½ã½ã access to higher education programme.

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Íæż½ã½ã student celebrated for work growing women¡¯s football

A Íæż½ã½ã PhD student has received a prestigious national award in recognition of her volunteering work to help grow participation in women¡¯s football.

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Íæż½ã½ã academic receives palliative care award in Australia

A Íæż½ã½ã academic has been recognised for her work in leading a team which developed and tested a new method for improving palliative care provision in Australia.

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Older private renters face unique challenges

The UK¡¯s growing number of older private renters face distinct challenges which could worsen the nation¡¯s housing crisis, according to research led by the Íæż½ã½ã on behalf of the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE).

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Inappropriate housing causing disabled people ¡®physical and mental harm¡¯

Leading housing experts are warning that disabled home-seekers are experiencing adverse emotional and mental distress due to a lack of suitable accommodation.

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Íæż½ã½ã Professor appointed as Chair of new Drug Deaths Taskforce

The Íæż½ã½ã¡¯s Professor Catriona Matheson has been announced as the new chair of a special taskforce set up to tackle the rising number of drug deaths in Scotland.

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Íæż½ã½ã Professor becomes first in Scotland to receive prestigious award for educational research

A Íæż½ã½ã Professor has become the first recipient from Scotland to be awarded the prestigious John Nisbet Fellowship.

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Íæż½ã½ã graduate overcomes the odds to complete course

A Íæż½ã½ã graduate, who was inspired to study following her husband¡¯s dementia diagnosis, is celebrating her graduation today despite losing him to the condition during her studies.

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Íæż½ã½ã academics awarded NHS research grant to tackle prescription opioid overdose

Substance use experts at the Íæż½ã½ã have been awarded a ?30,000 research grant from NHS Fife to help reduce the risk of overdose in prescription opioid users.

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Looked after children in Scotland have faced ¡®significant neglect and maltreatment¡¯ before entering care

Almost 90% of children aged five and under - studied as part of a major new research project led by the Íæż½ã½ã - experienced abuse or neglect before entering care.

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Death of a friend ¡®impacts health for up to four years¡¯

The death of a close friend can cause a major decline in physical health and psychological wellbeing ¨C with the impact being felt for up to four years, research has revealed.

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Íæż½ã½ã research supports new volunteering framework

A new framework aiming at getting people involved in volunteering ¨C and developed with the support of Íæż½ã½ã research¨C has been launched by the Scottish Government.

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Feeling ¡®at home¡¯ improves health, say Íæż½ã½ã researchers

The ability to feel ¡®at home¡¯ has a significant impact on people¡¯s health and wellbeing, according to experts at the Íæż½ã½ã.

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Shadow Minister meets Íæż½ã½ã housing and ageing experts

Local MSP, Graham Simpson, visited the Íæż½ã½ã to hear how its housing and ageing research is helping to stimulate debate on some of Scotland¡¯s long-term challenges.

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University showcases world-leading ageing and dementia research to UK Government Minister

A senior UK politician visited the Íæż½ã½ã today (Friday 22 March) to hear about its internationally renowned work on ageing and dementia.

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World experts on dementia and design to gather in Íæż½ã½ã for major conference

The world¡¯s leading experts on designing environments for people living with dementia are set to gather in Íæż½ã½ã for a major event looking at the latest developments in the sector.

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Child welfare expert tells Holyrood committee smacking ban is ¡°long overdue¡±

Child welfare expert tells Holyrood committee smacking ban is ¡°long overdue¡±

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Student teachers get Japanese taster in a bid to boost language learning

The Íæż½ã½ã hosted a Japanese for Beginners event for student teachers in a bid to encourage them to take foreign language skills in to the classroom.

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Parliament praises University housing and ageing reports

Two Íæż½ã½ã-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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Classic card game to bridge the gap between play and study

Researchers at the Íæż½ã½ã are using a classic card game to develop an academic discipline called the Sociology of Bridge.

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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 Íæż½ã½ã to hear about its work on ageing and dementia.

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Íæż½ã½ã academic to help improve support for victims of crime

Íæż½ã½ã academic Dr Margaret Malloch has been appointed to a new Scottish Government taskforce which will improve support, advice and information for victims of crime.