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February 2018 news

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Former student¡¯s flower art sparks return to Íæż½ã½ã

One of Íæż½ã½ã¡¯s first-ever students has been reacquainted with the University after creating stunning paintings of one of its recent discoveries ¨C the Shetland monkeyflower.

An image of the Shetland Monketflower

Nutritional labelling on menus may reduce calorie intake

Adding nutritional labels to menus and next to food in restaurants, coffee shops and cafeterias may reduce calorie consumption, according to new research involving the Íæż½ã½ã.

An image showing nutritional values on packaging

Íæż½ã½ã students pay flying visit to airline HQ in Hong Kong

Íæż½ã½ã students in Hong Kong were invited to visit Cathay Pacific¡¯s cargo terminal as part of their Management and Marketing undergraduate programmes.

Celebrities helped to lose 100 years between them in 21 days by Íæż½ã½ã academic

Eight celebrities have been taking part in a unique experiment designed by a Íæż½ã½ã academic to see if they can lose 100 years between them in 21 days.

The celebrity participants in the 100 years younger experiment

Movie star monkeys fuel illegal pet trade, academic says

The use of monkeys in movies and television shows is fuelling the illegal trade in the animals for pets, according to a Íæż½ã½ã academic.

An image of chimps

Íæż½ã½ã nominated for top nursing awards

University staff and students have been shortlisted at two prestigious awards ceremonies that recognise excellence within the nursing sector.

Salmon by-products could generate ?23m extra for industry

The Scottish salmon industry could receive a boost of more than ?23 million if it better utilises fish by-products, according to a new Íæż½ã½ã study.

Image of salmon

Íæż½ã½ã academic to dispel ¡®poverty of aspiration¡¯ myth

The theory that parents¡¯ low aspirations are to blame for their children¡¯s lack of progress at school will be challenged by a Íæż½ã½ã academic.

New study sheds light on illegal global trade of pangolins

Animal traffickers are taking advantage of remote ivory trade routes to smuggle pangolins ¨C one of the world¡¯s most endangered animals ¨C out of Central Africa, a new study has found.

An image of a Pangolin

Big data meets art at event organised by Íæż½ã½ã academics

Artists inspired by big data are to gather at an event organised by Íæż½ã½ã academics.

¡®Question Time¡¯ event on surveillance to be hosted by Íæż½ã½ã academic

The future of surveillance cameras in the UK will be debated in a Question Time-style event hosted by a Íæż½ã½ã academic.

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University opens its doors to Big Noise musicians

Young musicians from the inspirational Big Noise Raploch programme visited the Íæż½ã½ã this week to learn about higher education and the opportunities it can unlock.

Participants of the Big Noise event

Íæż½ã½ã athletes go global

As well as further national titles and international selections in tennis, football and rugby, this week sees Íæż½ã½ã athletes competing across the world from PyeongChang to California.

Nick Rosenzweig

Innovative new study to monitor Scotland¡¯s water from space

Experts will use satellites to monitor the quality of water in Scotland¡¯s lochs as part of a pioneering new project led by the Íæż½ã½ã.

An image of a loch

Waddell becomes Íæż½ã½ã¡¯s latest Olympian

Team GB curler, Kyle Waddell, has become the latest Íæż½ã½ã Olympian after joining his British teammates for the opening ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games (9 ¨C 25 Feb).

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University support helps students to realise their potential

Support provided by the Íæż½ã½ã to those traditionally under-represented in higher education was highlighted to policymakers during an event at the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday 6th February.

Protein and accelerated ageing link investigated

A new Íæż½ã½ã study is aiming to discover whether protein deficiency in older black South Africans contributes to accelerated ageing, increased frailty and disease.

Íæż½ã½ã team secures ?1 million to study role of governing boards in Further Education

A team of researchers ¨C led by the Íæż½ã½ã ¨C has been awarded nearly ?1 million from the Economic and Social Research Council to study governance in the Further Education (FE) sector.

Experts gather at Íæż½ã½ã to share latest dementia research

Experts from across the UK are gathering at the Íæż½ã½ã to share the latest developments in dementia and ageing research.

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Secretary of State visits Institute of Aquaculture

Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Michael Gove MP, had the opportunity to see first-hand how Íæż½ã½ã research is positioning the UK at the forefront of the global aquaculture industry, during a visit to the University¡¯s Institute of Aquaculture on Friday 2 February.

Micheal Gove and Malcolm Macleod

Vaping is less of a risk than smoking, study finds

Vaping poses only a small fraction of the risks of smoking, according to a major new study involving a Íæż½ã½ã academic.

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Innovative monitoring technique can help protect the world¡¯s elephants, study finds

A quick and cost-effective approach to monitoring the health of elephant populations could help measure the impact of poaching on the animals, according to a new study involving the Íæż½ã½ã.

Elephant in water

National titles and international debuts for Íæż½ã½ã athletes

National golf titles and rugby international call-ups were some of the highlights for Íæż½ã½ã athletes this past weekend along with professional tennis final appearances and new football coaching appointments.

Scottish Student Sport Golf winners

Íæż½ã½ã swimmers selected for Commonwealth Games 2018

Three more Íæż½ã½ã swimmers are celebrating following their selection for this year¡¯s Commonwealth Games in Australia ¨C taking the total number to nine.

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