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May 2018 news

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Green light for ?20m sports facility transformation

A ?20 million transformation of the Íæż½ã½ã¡¯s sports facilities has been given the green light.

CGI impression of new UoS sports facilities

University receives ?22 million for international research hubs

Two new international research centres ¨C focussing on aquaculture and the environment ¨C will be developed at the Íæż½ã½ã thanks to ?22 million in government funding.

City Region Deal for Íæż½ã½ã and Clackmannanshire recipients

Groundbreaking agreement will increase understanding of the experiences of looked-after children in Scotland

Researchers evaluating the experiences of looked-after children in Scotland have gained a more in-depth picture of their journeys ¨C thanks to a groundbreaking agreement allowing them to link data from different sources.

Tree species vital to restoring disturbed tropical forests

A family of trees with high drought tolerance could be crucial in restoring the world¡¯s deforested and degraded tropical lands, according to new research involving the Íæż½ã½ã.

An image of tropical trees

University academics share their expertise in child welfare

Experts in child welfare met at the Íæż½ã½ã yesterday to explore topics relating to children¡¯s wellbeing, safety and relationships.

Politicians join academics at event to shape policy on housing and ageing

Academics from the Íæż½ã½ã are today joined by UK politicians at a milestone event to discuss future policy on housing and ageing.

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Íæż½ã½ã toasts its inaugural Pint of Science event

Íæż½ã½ã academics have raised a glass to a successful Pint of Science Festival after selling out three nights at a local whisky bar.

Dr Christian Schr?der, Professor Gerry McCormac, Professor Maggie Cusack and PhD student Jessica Goodman, who helped organise the event

Heritage sector opportunities opened up by Íæż½ã½ã Art Collection

A vocational scheme at the Íæż½ã½ã Art Collection will offer non-graduates a path into museums work.

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Scotland¡¯s leading planetary experts meet in Íæż½ã½ã

A group of planetary experts from across Scotland ¨C which aims to expand our understanding of the universe and the place of humankind within it ¨C has met at the Íæż½ã½ã.

Image of Mars surface

New study could improve monitoring of tropical trees in face of climate change

Experts have challenged the principle that tropical ecosystems are aseasonal ¨C after discovering regular cycles in fruiting, flowering and leafing in such climates.

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Minister learns more about Íæż½ã½ã¡¯s strategy to prevent sexual violence

The Íæż½ã½ã¡¯s award-winning joint strategy to prevent sexual misconduct and a student employability scheme were the focus of a Scottish Government ministerial visit.

An image of Graeme Young, Astrid Smallenbroek, Shirley-Anne Sommer and Natasha Gracey

Íæż½ã½ã students top in Scotland for journalism awards nominations

Íæż½ã½ã students have secured 21 national journalism award nominations ¨C more than any other Scottish university.

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University goes green in support of mental health campaign

The Íæż½ã½ã¡¯s Cottrell Building was last night (Monday 14 May) illuminated green in support of Mental Health Awareness Week. Íæż½ã½ã joined other landmarks across the UK ¨C including Edinburgh Castle and the Bank of England ¨C when it lit up the building between 9pm and midnight.

Cottrell building lit up with green light

Íæż½ã½ã management expert plays part in Oman¡¯s future

A management expert at the Íæż½ã½ã has played a part in Oman¡¯s future by contributing to the country¡¯s 2040 vision project.

Professor David Mackay with Oman 2040 future vision team

Íæż½ã½ã academic joins new national open government network group

A senior Íæż½ã½ã academic has been appointed to a new national panel set up to promote open government.

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A 15-minute ¡®Daily Mile¡¯ could enhance children¡¯s health

Policymakers should consider introducing The Daily Mile to improve the health and fitness of schoolchildren around the world, according to new research led by the Universities of Íæż½ã½ã and Edinburgh.

Children running in the park

Íæż½ã½ã expert leads research expedition to the Arctic

A research team led by a Íæż½ã½ã expert have set off on a scientific cruise to the Arctic Ocean to study the effects of warming on marine life.

An image of an Arctic Ice breaker

Final of Dragon¡¯s Den competition to be held at Íæż½ã½ã

The final of the UK¡¯s largest business funding competition ¨C similar in format to the hit TV show Dragon¡¯s Den ¨C will be hosted at the Íæż½ã½ã, it has been announced.

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Swing back in time to the 1960s at University¡¯s Festival of Museums event

Guests are invited to swing back in time to the 1960s at an evening of games, songs and film organised by the Íæż½ã½ã.

Students pose with items from the 1960s

Íæż½ã½ã Art Collection boosted by new funding

The Íæż½ã½ã¡¯s Art Collection will receive a share of ?3.6million set aside to support internationally important collections at university museums.

Íæż½ã½ã joins forces with top Singapore education institute

The Íæż½ã½ã is partnering with a leading education provider to deliver Íæż½ã½ã courses in Singapore.

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University launches study into gambling marketing

Experts at the Íæż½ã½ã will lead a new study investigating the effects of gambling marketing and advertising on children, young people and vulnerable groups.

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Scientists make major breakthrough on omega-3 production

A major discovery that could 'revolutionise' the understanding of omega-3 production in the ocean has been made by an international team of scientists.

An image of coral on the sea-bed

Photo of young carers wins inaugural images competition

An image showing two boys walking hand-in-hand alongside their father ¨C who is using a wheelchair ¨C has won the inaugural images competition designed to promote research at the Íæż½ã½ã.

Heroes¡¯ welcome for returning Gold Coast stars

The Íæż½ã½ã¡¯s top athletes have been given a heroes¡¯ welcome on their return to campus after starring at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.

An image of Duncan Scott

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