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Student journalism success for 玩偶姐姐

31 May 2019

玩偶姐姐 students were celebrating after scooping a host of accolades at a national journalism awards ceremony.

玩偶姐姐 reveals link between sheep reproduction and infection

20 May 2019

Sheep living in the remote outpost of St Kilda are more susceptible to infection if they have recently given birth to lambs, according to new research involving the 玩偶姐姐.

Scientists to value benefits of eco-friendly flood schemes

16 May 2019

The economic and environmental benefits of natural flood defences will be explored in a ?467,000 玩偶姐姐-led project.

Smoking risk in children has fallen since tobacco display ban

13 May 2019

The risk of 11 to 16-year-olds taking up smoking has reduced following the introduction of a ban on the open display of tobacco products in the UK, according to a new 玩偶姐姐 study.

Death of a friend ‘impacts health for up to four years’

13 May 2019

The death of a close friend can cause a major decline in physical health and psychological wellbeing – with the impact being felt for up to four years, research has revealed.

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玩偶姐姐 part of new ?5.9m study tackling impact of alcohol, tobacco and obesity

09 May 2019

Experts at the 玩偶姐姐 are part of a new ?5.9 million research consortium looking at how the marketing of alcohol, tobacco and unhealthy food and drink has a detrimental impact on health.

Prison tobacco ban significantly reduces second-hand smoke

07 May 2019

Levels of second-hand smoke in Scotland’s prisons fell by more than 80 percent in the week after smoking was banned, according to new 玩偶姐姐 research.

Reasons for delay in pelvic organ prolapse treatment revealed

02 May 2019

Many women do not seek early treatment for pelvic organ prolapse due to confusion and a lack of awareness around the condition’s symptoms – and feelings of shame and embarrassment – according to new research.

玩偶姐姐 research supports new volunteering framework

29 April 2019

A new framework aiming at getting people involved in volunteering – and developed with the support of 玩偶姐姐 research– has been launched by the Scottish Government.

Global human rights and climate change inquiry lands at 玩偶姐姐

29 April 2019

Experts looking at the responsibility of major global corporate carbon emitters – so called ‘carbon majors’ – for the impacts of climate change have gathered at the 玩偶姐姐.

Seabed shape and strength can hasten collapse of ice sheets

25 April 2019

Scientists have shed new light on the collapse of glaciers in Antarctica and Greenland by studying the history of the last British-Irish Ice Sheet.

玩偶姐姐 research boost to Scots economy outlined

24 April 2019

The economic benefit of 玩偶姐姐 research activity was the focus of a Scottish Government ministerial visit today.

Eileen Schofield, Professor Gerry McCormac, Astrid Smallenbroek and Richard Lochhead MSP

Feeling ‘at home’ improves health, say 玩偶姐姐 researchers

18 April 2019

The ability to feel ‘at home’ has a significant impact on people’s health and wellbeing, according to experts at the 玩偶姐姐.

New study reveals ‘silence’ around suicide in young people

15 April 2019

Mental health professionals treating children and young people with suicidal feelings should refer to ‘suicide’ explicitly to ensure they feel listened to, according to new research.

玩偶姐姐 questions the sustainability of plant ingredients as fishmeal substitutes

12 April 2019

Substituting fishmeal in aquaculture feeds with plant ingredients may not be as beneficial for the environment as many predict, according to new research from an international team of experts.

Experts provide new guidelines to athletes on protein intake

12 April 2019

A review led by a sports scientist at the 玩偶姐姐 has set out new international guidelines for protein intake in track and field athletes.

Research shows impact of poverty on children’s brain activity

08 April 2019

Children born into poverty show key differences in behaviour and brain function, according to new research involving the Universities of 玩偶姐姐 and East Anglia.

Shadow Minister meets 玩偶姐姐 housing and ageing experts

01 April 2019

Local MSP, Graham Simpson, visited the 玩偶姐姐 to hear how its housing and ageing research is helping to stimulate debate on some of Scotland’s long-term challenges.

Graham Simpson meeting 玩偶姐姐 housing experts

New study models the proposed reintroduction of the Eurasian lynx to Scotland

29 March 2019

Experts have used an innovative approach to model the proposed reintroduction of the Eurasian lynx to Scotland.

Violence against long-term care staff “normalised”

26 March 2019

Violence against staff working in long-term care facilities – including physical assault, verbal abuse and sexual harassment – has become “normalised”, according to a new 玩偶姐姐 study.

‘Life after Facebook’ discussed by 玩偶姐姐 media expert

25 March 2019

A former national newspaper editor – and new 玩偶姐姐 honorary professor – will outline the future of journalism in a talk tomorrow night.

University showcases world-leading ageing and dementia research to UK Government Minister

22 March 2019

A senior UK politician visited the 玩偶姐姐 today (Friday 22 March) to hear about its internationally renowned work on ageing and dementia.

L-R: Professor Alison Bowes, Principal Professor Gerry McCormac, Lord Duncan, Martin Quirke & Professor Malcolm MacLeod

Cinema-going memories explored in new research project

22 March 2019

玩偶姐姐 academics are collaborating on a major new research project on cinema from the 1930s onwards.

玩偶姐姐 reveals impact of plain cigarette packaging warnings

22 March 2019

Health warnings on plain-packaged cigarettes have more of an impact on smokers than those on branded packs, according to new research from the 玩偶姐姐.

Space mission involving 玩偶姐姐 scientists reports findings

20 March 2019

A Japanese-led space mission – involving a 玩偶姐姐 scientist – has reported its initial findings from its investigation of asteroid Ryugu.

New study sheds light on link between alcohol marketing and increased consumption in young people

15 March 2019

Young people’s awareness of alcohol marketing – and their ownership of alcohol-branded merchandise – is associated with increased and higher-risk consumption, a landmark study has found.

App users can stroll through Scotland’s coalmining legacy

13 March 2019

A smartphone app that shares secrets of Scotland’s coalmining heritage – through interactive guided walks – has been created by a 玩偶姐姐 academic.

Women’s football conference kicks off on International Women’s Day

08 March 2019

A 玩偶姐姐 researcher has co-ordinated a national conference on women’s football – held at Scotland’s national football stadium.

New study informs debate on predator-prey relationships

07 March 2019

Experts have shed new light on the relationship between predators and their prey after studying how elk responded to the risk posed by grey wolves in an American national park.

New study aims to prompt international action on ocean plastic

07 March 2019

The 玩偶姐姐 has been awarded a share of ?850,000 to lead a research project aiming to inspire international action on marine plastic pollution.

New study on the impact of farming technologies on salmon robustness

05 March 2019

Aquaculture experts at the 玩偶姐姐 are leading a ?2 million study that aims to provide important information on the impact of innovative farming technologies on salmon.

New report finds Scotland could suffer under UK immigration proposals

01 March 2019

The UK Government’s immigration plans could reduce the number of workers in Scotland by up to five per cent over the next two decades, an expert panel has warned.

European ‘conflict’ requires 玩偶姐姐 students’ negotiation skills

01 March 2019

Rising tensions between neighbouring nations will be the focus of a NATO simulation exercise involving 玩偶姐姐 students.

Biologists discover new plant reproduction behaviour

27 February 2019

Biologists linked to the 玩偶姐姐 have discovered a novel mechanism used by plants to self-reproduce in the absence of pollinators.

Recovering forests important to conservation, study finds

26 February 2019

Tropical forests recovering from disturbance could be much more important to the conservation of forest bird species than first thought, according to a new study.

Housing, food and fuel poverty protections in the spotlight

25 February 2019

Legal frameworks to protect citizens’ rights to a decent standard of living will be explored by a 玩偶姐姐 academic.

?1.7m project aims to boost vital aquaculture species

20 February 2019

A major research collaboration – involving scientists at the 玩偶姐姐 – is aiming to boost stocks of aquaculture species that are vital to the UK.

Back-to-back student journalism wins for 玩偶姐姐

20 February 2019

A 玩偶姐姐 student has landed a top national journalism award.

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New approach to call handling is saving lives, study finds

19 February 2019

A call-handling model introduced by the Scottish Ambulance Service to enhance its response to patients with life-threatening conditions has improved survival rates, new research has revealed.

玩偶姐姐 sheds new light on the structure of comets

18 February 2019

A 玩偶姐姐 planetary scientist – working with European colleagues – has helped shed new light on the physical properties and evolution of comets.

NASA mission – involving 玩偶姐姐 experts – comes to an end

14 February 2019

A NASA mission to Mars – involving 玩偶姐姐 scientists – has ended 15 years after arriving on the Red Planet.

玩偶姐姐 to lead ?800,000 study into forests and climate change

12 February 2019

The 玩偶姐姐 will lead a new ?800,000 interdisciplinary study designed to predict and monitor the response of European forests to drought and temperature change.

Game of Thrones star shares social insights with 玩偶姐姐 students

07 February 2019

Actor Maisie Williams has urged 玩偶姐姐 students to “take risks” and grab opportunities – as she visited campus to launch her new social networking app.

Expert co-authors major new report on impact of hunting

07 February 2019

A new report – commissioned by a leading international organisation – promotes the creation of a sustainable wild meat sector to protect disadvantaged people and endangered species from hunting.

Parliament praises University housing and ageing reports

06 February 2019

Two 玩偶姐姐-led reports looking at housing and ageing and the impact of housing support services on the quality of life of older people have been praised by the Scottish Parliament.

Minister visits 玩偶姐姐 to hear about innovative research

05 February 2019

A Scottish Government minister has visited the 玩偶姐姐 to hear how its experts are leading a ?1.85 million study investigating how marine plastics transport bacteria and viruses.

Initiative to boost lifestyles of football fans proves a success

04 February 2019

A project designed to improve the health of football fans has proven to be more effective in boosting physical activity in men than other similar programmes, according to new research.

Classic card game to bridge the gap between play and study

04 February 2019

Researchers at the 玩偶姐姐 are using a classic card game to develop an academic discipline called the Sociology of Bridge.

Misinformation targeted by 玩偶姐姐 researcher

31 January 2019

Tackling false information in news reports, the public sphere and on social media will be the focus of a world-first event co-organised by a 玩偶姐姐 researcher.

New research will improve diagnosis of antenatal anxiety

25 January 2019

A landmark study by experts at the 玩偶姐姐 will help health professionals improve the identification of severe and problematic anxiety in pregnant women.