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Íæż½ã½ã experts to study wildlife trade in Central Africa

The Íæż½ã½ã will receive around ?390,000 as part of a new multi-million pound project aiming to make trade a positive force for both marginalised people and nature conservation.

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Scottish Minister learns about University's work on ageing and dementia

Scottish Government Minister for Older People, Christina McKelvie MSP, visited the Íæż½ã½ã to hear about its work on ageing and dementia.

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Enhanced research reporting method to improve patient care

Patients could benefit from improved care and outcomes thanks to new research guidance developed as part of a Íæż½ã½ã-led study.

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Media and communications conference makes Scottish debut at Íæż½ã½ã

A major UK media and communications conference starts at the Íæż½ã½ã today ¨C the first time it has been held in Scotland.

L-R Joan McAlpine MSP, Professor Anita Biressi, Dr Alenka Jelen, Professor Richard Haynes, Fiona Hyslop MSP

Experts warn against mega-dams in lowland tropical forests

Mega-dams should not be built in lowland tropical forest regions due to the threat they pose to biodiversity and ecosystems, according to experts at the Íæż½ã½ã.

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Researchers awarded three-year fellowships to address needs of society

Eight researchers have been awarded Anniversary Fellowships by the Íæż½ã½ã to carry out research which addresses the needs of society.

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Lifetime achievement award for Sir George Reid

Íæż½ã½ã Professorial Fellow Sir George Reid has won Scotland¡¯s top award for public service.

Sir George Reid and John Swinney MSP

Plain packaging sparked tobacco price rises, new study finds

The introduction of plain tobacco packaging led to an increase in the price of leading products, according to new research from the Íæż½ã½ã.

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Global survey of news photographers reveals financial challenges

An international study of news photographers ¨C authored by Íæż½ã½ã academics ¨C has revealed a sharp decline in the number working full-time.

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?1.85m study to investigate microbes ¡°hitch-hiking¡± on marine plastics

Experts at the Íæż½ã½ã will lead a new ?1.85 million project investigating how marine plastics transport bacteria and viruses ¨C and the impact that may have on human health.

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Reduction in drink-drive limit has not reduced the number of accidents, study finds

The lowering of the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers in Scotland has had no impact on the number of road traffic accidents, a new study involving the Íæż½ã½ã has found.

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Data science ¡°valuable¡± to mental health research

A review involving experts from the Íæż½ã½ã has suggested new ways in which big data could enhance the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions.

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Íæż½ã½ã academic helps shape landmark human rights report

The First Minister of Scotland¡¯s advisory group on human rights leadership ¨C which includes a Íæż½ã½ã academic ¨C has recommended a new framework to improve people¡¯s daily lives.

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¡®Real-life Game of Thrones¡¯ Scots history show stars Íæż½ã½ã academic

A major BBC history series focusing on Scotland¡¯s clans features expertise from a senior Íæż½ã½ã academic.

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Scottish Government steering group on clean air appoints Íæż½ã½ã academic

A steering group set up by the Scottish Government to help improve air quality in Scotland has appointed a Íæż½ã½ã academic.

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Experts preparing for invasion of ¡°dangerous¡± plant bacteria

Scientists from the Íæż½ã½ã are working to tackle the potential introduction and spread of a devastating plant pathogen into the UK as part of a new ?4.85 million study.

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Íæż½ã½ã academic goes off-piste to explore risk in new short movie

A short movie exploring skiing and the philosophy of risk is to feature expertise from a Íæż½ã½ã academic.

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UK Cabinet minister visits Íæż½ã½ã

A senior UK Government minister has visited the Íæż½ã½ã where he endorsed ambitious plans to create two multi-million-pound international research centres on campus.

David Lidington CBE MP and Professor Maggie Cusack

University experts awarded ?100k to evaluate domestic abuse programme

Academics from the Íæż½ã½ã have been awarded nearly ?100,000 to evaluate a community project that aims to reduce acceptance of domestic violence.

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Human rights report unveiled by Scottish Parliament committee

The Scottish Parliament should be an international human rights leader, according to a report citing research by a Íæż½ã½ã academic.

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Íæż½ã½ã experts working on NASA¡¯s latest mission to Mars

Two Íæż½ã½ã scientists are working on NASA¡¯s latest mission in an attempt to understand more about the formation and early evolution of Mars, Earth and other rocky planets.

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€2.6 million transport project to identify women¡¯s needs

The Íæż½ã½ã has received a share of €2.6 (?2.3) million to create fairer and more inclusive transport systems that consider the needs of women as both users and employees.

Occupational health study links air pollution and cancer

Íæż½ã½ã experts have discovered new evidence of the link between air pollution and cancer as part of a new occupational health study.

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Climate change predicted to end truffle production

The lucrative truffle industry is set to disappear within a generation due to climate change, according to new research by a Íæż½ã½ã academic.

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Ambassador to outline Slovakia¡¯s key anniversaries in Íæż½ã½ã talk

Seminal points in the history of Slovakia will be explored in a lecture by the country¡¯s ambassador to the UK.

Digital design should embed ethical and political values

Digital developers should consider the ethical and political values of their users ¨C rather than focusing solely on their needs ¨C a Íæż½ã½ã-led report has said.

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Establishing responsibility for the impacts of climate change

The links between climate change impacts ¨C including storms, wildfires and environmental damage ¨C and human rights obligations will be debated at a public event involving a Íæż½ã½ã academic at the London School of Economics.

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Íæż½ã½ã academic outlines options for strengthening human rights laws and addressing poverty in Scotland

Scotland can show the world how human rights can be effectively enshrined in law, a Scottish Human Rights Commission report authored by a Íæż½ã½ã academic has suggested.

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Experts call for a targeted approach to cancer prevention

Policymakers around the world should consider introducing more targeted early interventions in a bid to tackle cancer, according to experts at the Íæż½ã½ã.

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Inequalities between schools preparing pupils for university

Students from high attaining state schools are better prepared for the university application process than their peers in more deprived areas, new research by the Íæż½ã½ã has found.

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Life and work of Scots filmmaker and poet celebrated

A centenary celebration of a leading Scots filmmaker and poet officially begins next month.

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Hidden costs in education system impact on Scotland¡¯s poorest families

Hidden costs in the education system ¨C such as school trips and uniform - are impacting on children and families living in poverty, a report by Dr Morag Treanor, from the Íæż½ã½ã, has found.

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One in 10 people may opt-out of proposed organ donor system

A new study has revealed that around one in 10 people are considering opting out of a proposed new system that aims to increase organ donation by presuming consent.

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Domestic abuse legislation should recognise children as victims

Children who experience domestic abuse should be recognised by law as victims and not merely as witnesses, Íæż½ã½ã child expert Professor Jane Callaghan has claimed.

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Beavers¡¯ impact on biodiversity revealed

Beaver-built ponds are far more biodiverse than other wetlands, new research from the Íæż½ã½ã has revealed.

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Experts identify the key to The Daily Mile¡¯s success

The Daily Mile initiative has enjoyed worldwide success thanks to its simplicity, flexibility and adaptability, according to new research led by the Íæż½ã½ã.

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SME business owners need skills to adapt to Brexit

A new report by Dr Oliver Mallett at the Íæż½ã½ã, which looked at how regulations affect small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), has called on policymakers to help prepare them for Brexit by providing them with the skills to adapt to changes.

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Housing experts call for a Commissioner for Ageing

A Íæż½ã½ã-led report has called for a Commissioner for Ageing in England and Scotland ¨C similar to the Older People¡¯s Commissioner for Wales ¨C to ensure that people are able to age in the right place.

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Public relations in spotlight at anniversary event

Experts from the field of UK public relations will gather for debates at the Íæż½ã½ã ¨C as the institution marks 30 years of teaching and researching the subject area.

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Íæż½ã½ã scientist observes arrival of lander on asteroid

A team of international scientists ¨C including a Íæż½ã½ã academic ¨C have marked a major milestone in the high-profile Hayabusa2 mission.

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Climate change laws explored by Íæż½ã½ã expert

The UK Government¡¯s approach to tackling climate change via legislation has been examined by a Íæż½ã½ã academic.

Climate change is causing the Arctic¡¯s plants to grow taller

Global warming is enabling Arctic tundra plants to grow taller, according to new research involving a Íæż½ã½ã scientist.

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Impact of narrowing school curriculum on pupil outcomes

A narrowing of the curriculum in secondary schools could impact on student outcomes ¨C particularly for those from deprived backgrounds - according to research carried out by academics at the Íæż½ã½ã.

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Looked after children wait years for adoption, new study finds

A Íæż½ã½ã-led study tracking the progress of 1,836 looked-after children, has found they can wait years to be adopted.

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Fly mating choices may help explain variation across species

Scientists at the Íæż½ã½ã have shed new light on the impact of sexual selection on species diversity after studying the mating rituals of dance flies.

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Don¡¯t miss a trick with free bridge session

A free Bridge session is being offered to local residents, staff and students, as part of a Íæż½ã½ã research project into the health and well-being benefits of playing the card game.

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Íæż½ã½ã reveals impact of habitat fragmentation on migrant birds

Experts at the Íæż½ã½ã have shed new light on the impact of habitat fragmentation on migrant birds.

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Innovative approach to repeat offending shows promise

The Aberdeen Problem-Solving Approach, which aims to reduce the use of custodial sentences and cut reoffending for persistent offenders, has the potential to be extended to other areas, after a new report published today said it ¡°shows promise¡±.

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97% reduction in second-hand smoke exposure revealed by Íæż½ã½ã-led study

The amount of second-hand smoke inhaled by non-smoking Scots has fallen by over 97% over the past 20 years, Íæż½ã½ã-led research has found.

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¡®Generation rent¡¯ suffer mental health issues

Being forced to live long-term in private rented housing is impacting negatively on young people¡¯s mental health a new study, led by Íæż½ã½ã academic Dr Kim McKee, has found.

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