August 2017 news
Archive news stories
New national drugs research network hosted at Íæż½ã½ã
The impact of drug misuse on Scotland¡¯s people and society will be the focus of a Íæż½ã½ã-hosted research network of universities and NHS boards.
County Tyrone duo making waves at Íæż½ã½ã
With the World University Summer Games set to begin this weekend, two County Tyrone sports personalities are making waves at Scotland¡¯s University for Sporting Excellence.
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Íæż½ã½ã academic wins at the Scottish Women¡¯s Awards
A Íæż½ã½ã academic has received a top accolade at the Scottish Women¡¯s Awards 2017.
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Brodie leads out Team GB at World University Games
Íæż½ã½ã swimmer and Commonwealth Games medallist, Cameron Brodie, was at the forefront of British student sport this weekend after being selected as the Great Britain and Northern Ireland flag bearer for the opening ceremony of the 29th FISU Summer World University Games 2017 in Chinese Taipei.
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Íæż½ã½ã team discovers new plant in Shetland
Scientists at the Íæż½ã½ã have discovered a new type of plant growing in Shetland.
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Ben Higson secures Swim Ireland National Coach position
The Íæż½ã½ã's High Performance Swimming Coach, Ben Higson, has announced his decision to leave his position at the University to take up the role as National Senior Team Head Coach and Head Coach of the National Centre (Dublin) for Swim Ireland.
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Scots¡¯ sugar rush driving ¡®obesity epidemic¡¯, figures suggest
Scots¡¯ daily consumption of 110 tonnes of sugar from cut-price food and drink is fuelling obesity, a Íæż½ã½ã academic has warned.
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Íæż½ã½ã academics shortlisted for the Scottish Women¡¯s Awards
Two academics from the Íæż½ã½ã have been shortlisted for prestigious awards celebrating the achievements of women in Scotland.
Madrid magic as tennis stars serve up silver medal at European Championships
The Íæż½ã½ã¡¯s women¡¯s tennis team created some memorable moments in Madrid this past week as they claimed a silver medal at the European Universities Championships in their best ever finish at the tournament.
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Íæż½ã½ã swimmers take the world by storm
The Íæż½ã½ã¡¯s reputation as one of the UK¡¯s leading high-performance swimming centres was reinforced this past week with ten athletes securing medals at a number of international and national competitions.
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Íæż½ã½ã awards Japan its first gold for dementia design
The Íæż½ã½ã¡¯s Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC) has awarded its first international gold accreditation for excellence in dementia design.
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Tobacco industry steps up tactics to reduce impact of display ban
Tobacco manufacturers are offering retailers incentives to promote their products in a bid to mitigate the effects of the advertising ban, a Íæż½ã½ã study has found.