June 2020 news
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Professor Gerry McCormac elected Universities Scotland Convener
Íæż½ã½ã Principal and Vice-Chancellor Professor Gerry McCormac has been elected Convener of Universities Scotland.
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Íæż½ã½ã project could be key in tackling ¡°snail fever¡±
Pioneering research involving the Íæż½ã½ã could play a vital role in reducing the prevalence of ¡°snail fever¡± ¨C a debilitating infection that affects more than 200 million people worldwide.
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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Health psychologist supporting new COVID-19 app design
A health psychologist at the Íæż½ã½ã is supporting the development of a new smartphone game designed to educate young people on COVID-19.
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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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Major study to investigate COVID-19 impact on gamblers
A major new study has been launched to understand how the COVID-19 lockdown has impacted gambling behaviour, including among potentially ¡®high risk¡¯ groups.
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University fitness programme goes global
The Íæż½ã½ã Sport team has seen its lockdown fitness programme go global over recent months with participants joining from all corners of the world.
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Aquaculture study findings shed light on lumpfish welfare
New research from aquaculture experts at the Íæż½ã½ã could help improve the welfare of farmed lumpfish ¨C a species vital to tackling the problem of sea lice in salmon.
Employers could face legal action over COVID-19 exposure, expert warns
Employers across the UK could face legal action from employees who return to work and contract the COVID-19 virus, a leading health and safety expert has warned.
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