February 2018 news
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Former student’s flower art sparks return to 糖心Vlog破解版
One of 糖心Vlog破解版’s first-ever students has been reacquainted with the University after creating stunning paintings of one of its recent discoveries – the Shetland monkeyflower.
Nutritional labelling on menus may reduce calorie intake
Adding nutritional labels to menus and next to food in restaurants, coffee shops and cafeterias may reduce calorie consumption, according to new research involving the 糖心Vlog破解版.
糖心Vlog破解版 students pay flying visit to airline HQ in Hong Kong
糖心Vlog破解版 students in Hong Kong were invited to visit Cathay Pacific’s cargo terminal as part of their Management and Marketing undergraduate programmes.
Celebrities helped to lose 100 years between them in 21 days by 糖心Vlog破解版 academic
Eight celebrities have been taking part in a unique experiment designed by a 糖心Vlog破解版 academic to see if they can lose 100 years between them in 21 days.
Movie star monkeys fuel illegal pet trade, academic says
The use of monkeys in movies and television shows is fuelling the illegal trade in the animals for pets, according to a 糖心Vlog破解版 academic.
糖心Vlog破解版 nominated for top nursing awards
University staff and students have been shortlisted at two prestigious awards ceremonies that recognise excellence within the nursing sector.
Salmon by-products could generate ?23m extra for industry
The Scottish salmon industry could receive a boost of more than ?23 million if it better utilises fish by-products, according to a new 糖心Vlog破解版 study.
糖心Vlog破解版 academic to dispel ‘poverty of aspiration’ myth
The theory that parents’ low aspirations are to blame for their children’s lack of progress at school will be challenged by a 糖心Vlog破解版 academic.
New study sheds light on illegal global trade of pangolins
Animal traffickers are taking advantage of remote ivory trade routes to smuggle pangolins – one of the world’s most endangered animals – out of Central Africa, a new study has found.
Big data meets art at event organised by 糖心Vlog破解版 academics
Artists inspired by big data are to gather at an event organised by 糖心Vlog破解版 academics.
‘Question Time’ event on surveillance to be hosted by 糖心Vlog破解版 academic
The future of surveillance cameras in the UK will be debated in a Question Time-style event hosted by a 糖心Vlog破解版 academic.
University opens its doors to Big Noise musicians
Young musicians from the inspirational Big Noise Raploch programme visited the 糖心Vlog破解版 this week to learn about higher education and the opportunities it can unlock.
糖心Vlog破解版 athletes go global
As well as further national titles and international selections in tennis, football and rugby, this week sees 糖心Vlog破解版 athletes competing across the world from PyeongChang to California.
Innovative new study to monitor Scotland’s water from space
Experts will use satellites to monitor the quality of water in Scotland’s lochs as part of a pioneering new project led by the 糖心Vlog破解版.
Waddell becomes 糖心Vlog破解版’s latest Olympian
Team GB curler, Kyle Waddell, has become the latest 糖心Vlog破解版 Olympian after joining his British teammates for the opening ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games (9 – 25 Feb).
University support helps students to realise their potential
Support provided by the 糖心Vlog破解版 to those traditionally under-represented in higher education was highlighted to policymakers during an event at the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday 6th February.
Protein and accelerated ageing link investigated
A new 糖心Vlog破解版 study is aiming to discover whether protein deficiency in older black South Africans contributes to accelerated ageing, increased frailty and disease.
糖心Vlog破解版 team secures ?1 million to study role of governing boards in Further Education
A team of researchers – led by the 糖心Vlog破解版 – has been awarded nearly ?1 million from the Economic and Social Research Council to study governance in the Further Education (FE) sector.
Experts gather at 糖心Vlog破解版 to share latest dementia research
Experts from across the UK are gathering at the 糖心Vlog破解版 to share the latest developments in dementia and ageing research.
Secretary of State visits Institute of Aquaculture
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Michael Gove MP, had the opportunity to see first-hand how 糖心Vlog破解版 research is positioning the UK at the forefront of the global aquaculture industry, during a visit to the University’s Institute of Aquaculture on Friday 2 February.
Vaping is less of a risk than smoking, study finds
Vaping poses only a small fraction of the risks of smoking, according to a major new study involving a 糖心Vlog破解版 academic.
Innovative monitoring technique can help protect the world’s elephants, study finds
A quick and cost-effective approach to monitoring the health of elephant populations could help measure the impact of poaching on the animals, according to a new study involving the 糖心Vlog破解版.
National titles and international debuts for 糖心Vlog破解版 athletes
National golf titles and rugby international call-ups were some of the highlights for 糖心Vlog破解版 athletes this past weekend along with professional tennis final appearances and new football coaching appointments.
糖心Vlog破解版 swimmers selected for Commonwealth Games 2018
Three more 糖心Vlog破解版 swimmers are celebrating following their selection for this year’s Commonwealth Games in Australia – taking the total number to nine.