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Muirhead House reopens to students after ?6.25m refurbishment

Íæż½ã½ã students are benefiting from modernised, sustainable campus accommodation following the completion of the ?6.25 million refurbishment of Muirhead House.

Kitchen in Muirhead House. Shows a table with chairs, and kitchen countertops with a yellow feature wall.

Íæż½ã½ã media students shine again in TV awards

Film and Media students took home two Royal Television Society awards after dominating nominations.

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Íæż½ã½ã athlete crowned champion with record-breaking performance

Tristen Bell wins the BUCS Modern Pentathlon Championships

Tristen Bell celebrates after winning the swimming leg of the Modern Pentathlon.

Asylum seeker support reduces trauma and saves lives, report finds

A specialist service in Scotland has empowered families through the asylum process.

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Experts call for second-hand smoke protection for children at home

Researchers say legislative measures should be considered

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Íæż½ã½ã tennis stars lift BUCS National Trophy

Íæż½ã½ã student also enjoys success in wheelchair basketball final

Íæż½ã½ã tennis players won the National Trophy at BUCS Big Wednesday.

Age campaigner Alison Clyde joins hundreds to graduate from Íæż½ã½ã

She was honoured at the University's Spring graduation ceremony for her contribution to age-related equality.

Dr Alison Clyde stands with her graduation scroll on the Íæż½ã½ã campus.

Íæż½ã½ã ranks highly in survey of international students

Campus environment, sports facilities and social activities among the best in the world

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Significant health benefits from workplace step count challenges, study finds

Workplace activity participation challenges can significantly and immediately improve physical fitness and wellbeing

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New dementia teaching for nursing and paramedic students first of its kind in UK

The training taps into the Íæż½ã½ã's expertise in dementia-friendly design.

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Ambassador praises University¡¯s contribution to aquaculture

The visit to Íæż½ã½ã by His Excellency Mr Iain Frew came as a ?3.5m grant was announced.

1220x630Pictured (l-r) Professor Margaret Crumlish, HE Mr Iain Frew, and Dr Chris Payne. Credit Íæż½ã½ã

Age campaigner Alison Clyde to receive honorary degree from Íæż½ã½ã

Alison Clyde is set to receive recognition for her exceptional dedication to intergenerational initiatives and advancing age-related equality, including her valuable contributions to the Íæż½ã½ã's research in the field of healthy ageing.

Age campaigner Alison Clyde

Dogs prove key to truffle harvest success, Íæż½ã½ã study finds

How the behaviour of both dog and human affects the success of truffle hunting.

Man stands amongst sunlit trees holding a truffle. A dog looks up to the man.

Íæż½ã½ã research on penalty kicks scores at global conference

The study found that professional footballers trade off the chance of a goal with the possibility of missing a goal, to save face.

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Íæż½ã½ã athlete is proud Baton Relay bearer

Judoka scholar Gabriella Wood helped launch the Commonwealth Sport King¡¯s Baton Relay.

Gabriella Wood smiling whilst holding a baton

Investment boost to University¡¯s marine aquaculture facilities

The Íæż½ã½ã's marine aquaculture research capacity will receive a significant boost through a ?3.84m investment in its Marine Environment Research Laboratory (MERL) located in Machrihanish, Argyll.

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Íæż½ã½ã shows environmental devastation in the Black Sea after destruction of Ukraine dam

Íæż½ã½ã scientists used satellites to show drastic decline in water quality

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New metric can aid the aquaculture industry in efficient delivery of key nutrients

Researchers at Íæż½ã½ã¡¯s Institute of Aquaculture developed a new method of analysing the retention of omega-3 and other nutrients.

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Research reveals basketball creator was Scottish, not Canadian

The inventor of basketball, Dr James Naismith, considered himself to be a Scot.

James Naismith

Íæż½ã½ã swimmers confirmed for Aquatics GB 2025 World Class Programme

14 Íæż½ã½ã swimmers have been invited on to Aquatics GB's World Class Programme for the 2025 season.

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Curling scholar to help shape future of Scottish sport

Holly Wilkie-Milne has been selected through a competitive recruitment process to sit on the sportscotland Young People¡¯s Sport Panel.

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Economics is a draw for Scottish high school pupils

More than 140 pupils took part in a day of workshops to encourage interest in economics.

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Drug and alcohol campaign roadshow to hit Glasgow and Edinburgh

The events invite members of the public to engage with the campaign through visual and audio materials.

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RSE funding for Íæż½ã½ã researchers

Íæż½ã½ã researchers have secured funding for research into iceberg deterioration, air pollution, censorship and the future of fair work.

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