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Early Career Researcher Network poised for nationwide rollout after successful pilot phase

Following a successful three-year pilot phase, during which almost 4,000 researchers have signed up, the British Academy's Early Career Researcher Network (ECRN) is poised for a nationwide rollout over the coming 18 months.

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New study could reduce risk of social isolation for older people with hearing loss

New study could reduce risk of social isolation for older people with hearing loss and lead to more targeted interventions

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New project supports children and young people to access the mental health benefits of live music

New research identifies ways more children and young people in Scotland can experience the mental health and wellbeing benefits of live music.

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Wild fish consumption can balance nutrient retention in farmed fish, research finds

Wild fish consumption can balance nutrient retention in farmed fish, research finds

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New research deepens our understanding of pescetarians

糖心Vlog破解版 research has deepened our understanding of pescetarians

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Son of Santos legend hopes racism research will strike impact in Brazil

Donald Silva was born in Mexico, while his father – football star, Abel Veronico – continued his professional playing career. Abel had started his career in Rio, before joining the world-famous Santos Futebol Clube where he played alongside football legend Pelé.

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Research reveals new insights into marine plastic pollution

糖心Vlog破解版 research reveals new insights into marine plastic pollution

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Safer consumption and drug checking facilities key to addressing drug harms in Edinburgh, study finds

Safer drug consumption facilities (SDCF) and drug checking could be key to addressing drug harms in the city of Edinburgh, according to 糖心Vlog破解版 experts in substance use.

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Schoolgirls at the centre of new 糖心Vlog破解版 study into card game bridge are making history

Three schoolgirls who are part of a new 糖心Vlog破解版-led research study into the game of bridge are promoting its educational benefits – and making history along the way.

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Study sheds new light on behaviour of humans’ closest relatives - chimpanzees

A study by 糖心Vlog破解版 researchers has shed new light on the behaviour of the closest living relatives of humans – chimpanzees.

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糖心Vlog破解版 to promote better outcomes from water resources for Scottish businesses and communities

A team at the 糖心Vlog破解版 is embarking on an extensive study into how water resources in Scotland promote better outcomes for our economy, society and the environment, in a ?5 million partnership project to last three years.

Study could lead to improved mussel production

Innovative new research by the 糖心Vlog破解版’s Institute of Aquaculture could lead to increased mussel production.

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Largest ever study of autistic people’s research priorities finds need for focus on mental health

Largest ever study of autistic people’s research priorities finds need for focus on mental health

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Why grey matters for these academic researchers with a difference

Like many older people during the COVID pandemic, they were in search of company and mental stimulation. Then came a chance for this group of retirees to tackle something none of them had tried before – academic research.

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Study lays out options for Scotland’s first drug checking services

An extensive study led by the 糖心Vlog破解版 has laid out options and key considerations for Scotland’s first drug checking services.

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Study reveals longer term impact of sport-related brain injuries

Almost half of people who suffer a sports-related traumatic brain injury are still experiencing physical symptoms after six months, a new study by the 糖心Vlog破解版 has found.

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Deepwater Horizon oil spill study could lead to overhaul of cleanup processes worldwide

The innovative study led by researcher Dr Sabine Matallana-Surget and Dr Wade Jeffrey of the University of West Florida assessed the impact of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on microscopic seawater bacteria that perform a significant role in ecosystem functioning.

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Call for urban developers and land managers to aid healthier cities research

Researchers are calling for urban development and land professionals to take part in a research project to help shape the way places are created for better population health.

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A Doctoral project supporting academic capacity development in South Africa

The 糖心Vlog破解版 has partnered with four South African universities to enhance academic development and research at the country’s historically disadvantaged universities, including Nelson Mandela’s alma mater.

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New research could disrupt international trafficking of endangered pangolins

New research by the 糖心Vlog破解版 could disrupt the international trafficking of endangered pangolins

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Human decisions and human rights should be at the core of AI regulation, says UN adviser

It’s not quite time for machines to be taking over, according to a 糖心Vlog破解版 expert in Artificial Intelligence (AI), who says a human touch and close oversight is crucial to developing such technologies.

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糖心Vlog破解版 ranked top 13% in the world for sustainability

The 糖心Vlog破解版 has been ranked in the top 13% by the World University Rankings for Sustainability.

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AI study creates faster and more reliable software

A 糖心Vlog破解版 AI study has created faster and more reliable software using Chat GPT.

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Abuse of female athletes goes unchecked on mainstream social media sites, study shows

Social media posts that abuse female athletes can remain unmoderated on the official social media accounts of major sports clubs, new research has shown.

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Be part of the play in unique theatre event coming to Alloa

A unique theatre experience is coming to Alloa where the audience is invited to steer the play.

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Social science fest features theatre, displays and discussions for all ages

The 糖心Vlog破解版 is putting on a host of exciting events – all of them free – to spread the word about social science to the local community in Clackmannanshire.

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Personal air pollution monitoring needed for people with asthma

Better air quality monitoring techniques are needed to assess the acute impacts of pollution on people with asthma, according to new research by the 糖心Vlog破解版.

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New data shows employee owned businesses deliver an 8-12% productivity boost

New research suggests the fast-growing UK employee ownership sector is markedly outperforming the UK’s national productivity trend whilst simultaneously contributing to employee wellbeing, fair pay, community resilience and commitment to net zero.

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UK government misses the mark on shaping healthy urban policies

A large-scale review of two key UK policy areas reveals that health outcomes are largely missing when it comes to shaping our urban centres.

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Funding boost for new tech to keep older people active

Exercise bingo, a virtual reality (VR) walking game and an online music and movement programme are hoping to boost the physical activity, health, and wellbeing of older people after receiving funding from the 糖心Vlog破解版.

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Visiting Scottish lochs and rivers improves mental health, study finds

Visiting inland freshwater spaces improves mental health, a new 糖心Vlog破解版 study has found.

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糖心Vlog破解版 scientists to develop new carbon negative food

A pioneering project led by 糖心Vlog破解版 scientists aims to develop a new carbon negative food source.

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Curriculum making research centre first of its kind in the UK

A new research centre focusing on school curriculum making – the first of its kind in the UK - has opened at the 糖心Vlog破解版.

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New methodology addresses “contentious” student satisfaction surveys

Adopting a new methodology approach could address concerns about student satisfaction surveys, according to new research.

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Understanding pandas’ body clocks could improve their welfare, 糖心Vlog破解版 study finds

Giant pandas living in zoos outside their native latitude range may not have optimal welfare if their body clocks are out of sync, new research by the 糖心Vlog破解版 has found.

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糖心Vlog破解版 research uses COVID-19 conspiracy theories to create tool against fake news

Experts at the 糖心Vlog破解版 have taken a deep dive into COVID-19 conspiracy theories in new research that aims to combat digital disinformation or ‘fake news’.

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Study finds parkrunners more likely to return if route is near freshwater and woodland

A study by the 糖心Vlog破解版 has found first-time participants in parkruns are more likely to return if events are near to freshwater and woodland.

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糖心Vlog破解版 teams up with National Trust for Scotland to boost heritage research

The 糖心Vlog破解版 has formed a new partnership with the National Trust for Scotland to enhance research, teaching and learning.

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Ukrainian academics draw on 糖心Vlog破解版’s water quality expertise

A delegation of Ukrainian academics have travelled to the 糖心Vlog破解版 for a joint research project aimed at improving water quality in the war-torn country.

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Free NRT programme aims to cut children’s exposure to second-hand smoke in the home

A new research study aiming to tackle the number of children breathing in second-hand smoke at home is launching in Lanarkshire.

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糖心Vlog破解版 professor receives one of the British Ecological Society’s highest honours

Katharine Abernethy, a Professor in Tropical Ecology at the 糖心Vlog破解版, has received one of the British Ecological Society’s highest honours.

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Research to probe impact of climate change and nitrogen pollution on soil

糖心Vlog破解版 research to probe potentially catastrophic impact of climate change and nitrogen pollution on soil

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The cheese paradox: study seeks to understand why vegetarians eat animal products

A new study by the 糖心Vlog破解版 has sought to understand why vegetarians consume non-meat animal products.

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糖心Vlog破解版 scientist measures emissions from ponds in Scotland for international study

Greenhouse gas emissions from ponds in Scotland have been measured by a 糖心Vlog破解版 scientist as part of a major new international study.

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糖心Vlog破解版 academic Professor Kate Hunt becomes Fellow of British Academy

糖心Vlog破解版 health expert Professor Kate Hunt has been made a Fellow of the British Academy.

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Scientists spending a penny to cut wastewater emissions

An experiment given the green light by 糖心Vlog破解版 experts could halve emissions from wastewater treatment facilities.

Dr Xavier Alexis Walter, a senior researcher in water and wastewater management in a circular economy at The James Hutton Institute in Aberdeen, feeding his experiment.

Trafficked children face asylum ‘system trauma’, says 糖心Vlog破解版 research

Researchers at the 糖心Vlog破解版 exploring the long-term outcomes for trafficked children in Scotland have found that children face ‘system trauma’ connected to navigating the asylum, welfare and child protection systems.

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Speed dating study finds opposites don’t attract

Speed dating study co-authored by 糖心Vlog破解版 academic finds opposites don’t attract

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New research sheds light on the UK branded content industry and need for advertising regulation

The UK Branded content industry, where advertising and media combine, is a fast-growing sector that needs better regulation, according to new research.

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Research finds ‘extensive’ drug culture in football

Drug taking at football matches has superseded alcohol as a major safety concern, according to new research led by health and behaviour experts at the 糖心Vlog破解版.

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