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December 2017 news

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New Year CBE celebrations for leading Íæż½ã½ã academic

A renowned Íæż½ã½ã economics expert has been awarded a CBE in the latest New Year¡¯s Honours list.

Íæż½ã½ã provides clues to attracting English Language Teaching students

The first UK-wide analysis of postgraduate courses in English Language Teaching ¨C led by Íæż½ã½ã academics ¨C has revealed key factors in attracting new students.

A group of students chatting

Drive to improve health and safety for global aquaculture workers

Protecting the health of the world¡¯s 18 million aquaculture workers will be the focus of a new project led by a Íæż½ã½ã academic.

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Double delight for Íæż½ã½ã swimmer Duncan Scott

Íæż½ã½ã swimmer Duncan Scott has returned from the European Short Course Championships in Denmark with two bronze medals.

Duncan Scott holding a flag

Exercising at own pace boosts a child¡¯s ability to learn

A child¡¯s attention and memory improves after exercise according to new research conducted by primary school pupils and supported by the Universities of Íæż½ã½ã and Edinburgh.

Kids in playground

Íæż½ã½ã experts encourage local children to focus on fish

Experts from the Íæż½ã½ã¡¯s world-renowned Institute of Aquaculture have visited local primary schools to teach children about the benefits of eating fish.

aquaculture school visit

Equality award for Íæż½ã½ã academic

A Íæż½ã½ã academic has been recognised for her work in gender and disability equality.

Pride does not come before a fall

Contrary to the old saying ¡®pride comes before a fall¡¯ the opposite appears to be true, according to a study published in the Christmas issue of The BMJ.

Youngsters ¡°less likely¡± to try cigarettes carrying health warning

Young people are three times less likely to try cigarettes branded with ¡®Smoking kills¡¯ than the plain product, to new research.

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Hate crimes against LGBT+ people in deprived areas ignored

Hate crimes against LGBT+ residents in deprived neighbourhoods risk going unrecorded because housing associations rarely enquire about tenants¡¯ sexual or gender identity, research has found.

Major study into older Scots set to inform and shape policy

A new landmark study conducted by the Íæż½ã½ã will empower policymakers to improve the lives of Scotland¡¯s older population by providing them with a comprehensive insight into the economic, health and social circumstances of people over 50.

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Summer black truffles cultivated in Scotland for first time

Summer black truffles ¨C one of the world¡¯s most expensive ingredients ¨C have been successfully cultivated in Scotland for the first time by a Íæż½ã½ã academic.

An image of Truffles

Tennis stars a smash hit in Lille

Three Íæż½ã½ã tennis scholars have won the 'the world event of university tennis' with Team GB after defeating the USA in the final of the BNP Paribas Master'U in Lille.

A photo of the GB tennis team

EU award for Íæż½ã½ã-led aquaculture project

A research project coordinated by the Íæż½ã½ã¡¯s Institute of Aquaculture has received a prestigious award in recognition of its work in the Atlantic Ocean.

Íæż½ã½ã to develop insect processing solutions for aquafeed

Experts at the Íæż½ã½ã will play a key role in a two-year project to develop advanced insect processing solutions for aquafeed.

Deputy Principal joins India mission to promote Scottish higher education

Íæż½ã½ã¡¯s Deputy Principal for Internationalisation and Graduate Studies, Professor Leigh Sparks, has joined a delegation of senior leaders from Scotland¡¯s higher education sector on an official visit to India.

Santas on the run for festive dash

Over 100 festive runners donned their Santa hats at the Íæż½ã½ã to take part in the annual Santa Dash around campus.

Runner's from the Santa Dash

Honorary graduates¡¯ delight at Íæż½ã½ã recognition

An award-winning author and the first director of the Macrobert Arts Centre have both spoken of their pride after receiving honorary degrees at the Íæż½ã½ã.

Graduation picture

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