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Women¡¯s football roots revealed ¨C as Íæż½ã½ã researcher announces inaugural seminar

The first recorded evidence of women¡¯s football in Europe has been commemorated ¨C as a Íæż½ã½ã research student announced an inaugural seminar celebrating the beautiful game.

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New study using technology to monitor water quality

Experts - including Íæż½ã½ã academics - are testing techniques to enhance water quality monitoring worldwide as part of the €5 million MONOCLE project funded by the European Union¡¯s Horizon 2020 programme.

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Plain packaging led to price hike for branded tobacco

Small retailers sold fully-branded tobacco for higher prices while they were being phased out for standardised packaging, a study has found.

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Eating breakfast prior to exercise helps burn more carbs

Eating breakfast prior to exercise may ¡°prime¡± the body to burn carbohydrates and more rapidly digest food post-workout, according to research involving the Íæż½ã½ã.

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Íæż½ã½ã sheds light on peer pressure and alcohol consumption

A new study involving the Íæż½ã½ã has found that more than four in five people in the UK have experienced pressure from friends to consume alcohol.

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Fresh insight into invasive plant that blights UK rivers

New research into the behaviour of an invasive plant seen on riverbanks across the UK could help improve the management of the problem, experts have found.

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New study could revolutionise salmon farming

Scientists believe a new feed solution for Atlantic farmed salmon ¨C created from a genetically modified plant ¨C could help relieve pressure on stressed marine resources.

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Breakthrough in battle against Type 2 diabetes

Experts from the Íæż½ã½ã have made a breakthrough in understanding how people respond to lifestyle treatment for preventing Type 2 diabetes.

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Íæż½ã½ã to track trends in the public¡¯s opinion on fracking

A new study involving the Íæż½ã½ã will investigate and help understand the public response to fracking across the UK.

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Invasive plants adapt to new environments, study finds

Invasive plants have the ability to adapt to new environments ¨C and even behave like a native species, according to Íæż½ã½ã research.

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Enhanced handovers could improve wellbeing of patients

The care and wellbeing of critically ill or injured patients could be enhanced by improving communication between paramedics, prehospital critical care teams and emergency departments, new research has indicated.

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Marketing experts gather at University to discuss future challenges

Marketing experts are gathering at the Íæż½ã½ã

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Foam rolling warm-up enhances performance

Sportspeople should consider replacing static stretch warm-ups with foam roller routines in a bid to maximise performance, a new study by the Íæż½ã½ã has suggested.

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Freud¡¯s views on love and work backed up by Íæż½ã½ã research

New research has given weight to Sigmund Freud¡¯s claim that love and work are important for our well-being ¨C by highlighting how the threat of unemployment can activate thoughts of death for those not in a relationship.

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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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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.

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Camouflage protects animals ¨C even if they are spotted

Pythons, moths and frogs exhibit a certain type of camouflage that hides their identity from other animals even after they have been spotted, new research has found.

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Íæż½ã½ã reveals greater ape population than predicted ¨C but numbers are still on decline

A decade-long survey of western lowland gorillas and central chimpanzees has revealed that there are far more apes living in the Western Equatorial region of Africa than previously estimated.

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Graded punishment system could improve anti-doping in sport

Introducing a points-based grading system to punish athletes caught doping could revolutionise the approach to tackling drugs in sport, experts have said.

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Scotland leads the way on fracking analysis, experts find

Scotland¡¯s ¡°comprehensive¡± approach to assessing hazards and public health risks posed by fracking is world-leading and sets a precedent for other countries, according to experts.

Major conference on emergency care research held at Íæż½ã½ã

Leading academics, clinicians and politicians have gathered at the Íæż½ã½ã for a major conference discussing the latest research into emergency medicine.

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Brain size of human ancestors evolved gradually over three million years, study finds

The average brain size of humans has increased gradually over the past three million years, a new study involving a Íæż½ã½ã researcher has found.

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Hunting in central Africa could devastate bird populations, study finds

Bird populations in central Africa will continue to decline ¨C with major consequences for biodiversity ¨C unless the threat of unsustainable hunting is reduced, Íæż½ã½ã experts have warned.

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Research could improve management of conflict between wildlife and farmers across the globe

A new study led by the Íæż½ã½ã highlights improvements in the way conflicts between wildlife conservation and farming are managed worldwide.

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Half of Scots ¡°not confident¡± in giving CPR, study finds

Half of the Scottish adult population do not feel confident administering CPR ¨C and more than a fifth do not know when it is required, according to a new study led by the Íæż½ã½ã.

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Unique Argos catalogue collection shows changes in consumer habits

A complete collection of Argos catalogues ¨C held by the Íæż½ã½ã¡¯s Institute for Retail Studies ¨C has offered a unique insight into changing consumer habits over the years.

Professor Leigh Sparks holding the first Argos catalogue

Íæż½ã½ã awards Japan its first gold for dementia design

The Íæż½ã½ã¡¯s Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC) has awarded its first international gold accreditation for excellence in dementia design.

Tokyu Land Corporation is presented with a gold accreditation for dementia design by the Íæż½ã½ã's Professor Alison Bowes.

Íæż½ã½ã scientist secures ?3.4 million to tackle tobacco-related harm in Asia and Africa

A team of researchers, led by the Íæż½ã½ã, has been awarded ?3.4 million from the Global Challenges Research Fund to reduce tobacco-related harm in low and middle income countries in Asia and Africa.

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Beavers¡¯ unique ability to restore landscapes revealed

Beavers¡¯ exceptional ability to re-create diverse wetland landscapes that are home to a wide variety of species, has been revealed by researchers at the Íæż½ã½ã.

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Not all muscle building supplements are equal

Popular muscle building supplements, known as branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) are ineffective when taken in isolation, according to new research from the Íæż½ã½ã.

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Gold for Íæż½ã½ã internal communications campaign

The Íæż½ã½ã has won the Gold Award for Best Internal Communications Campaign at the 2017 Heist Awards in Manchester.

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Beech trees native to Scotland after all, scientists discover

Beech trees should be considered native to Scotland ¨C despite a long-running debate over their national identity, researchers at the Íæż½ã½ã and Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA) report.

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Aquaculture experts make a splash at Royal Highland Show

Scientists from the Íæż½ã½ã¡¯s Institute of Aquaculture made a splash at this year¡¯s Royal Highland Show, promoting the Scottish aquaculture industry to hundreds of school children.

Social status of listener alters our voice

People tend to change the pitch of their voice depending on who they are talking to, and how dominant they feel, a study by the Íæż½ã½ã has found.

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Íæż½ã½ã students earn passport to brighter future

Almost 50 students will begin degree courses this year after graduating from a Íæż½ã½ã access to higher education programme.

Importance of GPs in reducing alcohol-related harms

Two new reports launched involving the Íæż½ã½ã highlight the important role that GPs have in raising the issue of alcohol use in GP consultations.

Parliamentary reform could ¡®maximise¡¯ benefits of Scottish devolution

Reforming the Scottish Parliament may help to ¡®improve¡¯ devolution, according to a Íæż½ã½ã academic.

Íæż½ã½ã expertise to inform inquiry into Scotland¡¯s energy future

Íæż½ã½ã expertise will contribute to a major inquiry into Scotland¡¯s energy future.

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Flights can make aircrew sick, Íæż½ã½ã study suggests

Flying a plane should come with a health warning, according to research led by the Íæż½ã½ã.

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International focus on curriculum development

The Íæż½ã½ã has welcomed international researchers, policymakers and practitioners to a major European conference on curriculum studies.

Retailers and manufacturers should promote healthy choices, Íæż½ã½ã-led study finds

Shops should be transformed to drive customers towards buying healthy food and drink, according to a report by Íæż½ã½ã academics.

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Íæż½ã½ã cleaner fish projects unwrapped on Channel 4 show

As part of the Channel 4 food and science series, Food Unwrapped, an aquaculture expert from the Íæż½ã½ã has shown how nature has a solution to a major salmon production problem.

Tweeters¡¯ feelings towards main UK political parties revealed ahead of #GE2017

An analysis of the Twittersphere conducted by Íæż½ã½ã researchers over the past week has uncovered people¡¯s feelings towards the two main UK political parties.

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Dementia experts host international masterclass

International experts in the design of environments for people with dementia have gathered at the Íæż½ã½ã to attend a masterclass hosted by the Dementia Services Development Centre.

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New app to help improve environments for people living with dementia

The Íæż½ã½ã¡¯s Dementia Services Development Centre has announced the development of a ground-breaking new app to help improve workplaces, public buildings and homes for people living with dementia.

How the IRIDIS app will look

Paws for Progress unveils new dementia dog training project

An initiative from the Íæż½ã½ã will benefit people living with dementia with the introduction of Scotland¡¯s first prison-based assistance dog training programme.

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Women and babies in prison research explored

Top child welfare experts have gathered at the Íæż½ã½ã to discuss the wellbeing of babies and women in prison.

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New evidence finds standardised cigarette packaging may reduce the number of people who smoke

A Cochrane Review, co-authored by Íæż½ã½ã's Professor Linda Bauld, finds standardised tobacco packaging may lead to a reduction in smoking prevalence and reduces the appeal of tobacco.

Report highlights how alcohol industry bent the rules on advertising during UEFA Euro 2016

A new report highlights how alcohol producers worked to circumvent legislation designed to protect children during the UEFA Euro 2016 football tournament.

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Íæż½ã½ã experts tackle the gender pay gap

Experts from the Íæż½ã½ã presented evidence to the Scottish Parliament¡¯s Economy, Fair Work and Jobs Committee today, 25 April, as part of its inquiry into the impact of equal pay.