Despite the uncertainty of Brexit EU families feel more welcome and safer in Scotland than south of the border.
These conclusions are based on the findings of two reports launched yesterday at the Cornerstone Centre St John’s, Edinburgh by the University of Birmingham. Continue reading New report says despite the uncertainty of Brexit EU families feel more welcome and safer in Scotland
A new study led by a research team from Queen’s University Belfast, in partnership with University of Southern California, has found social media messaging, such as Facebook posts and sponsored ads, have a significant positive effect on a range of teenage health behaviors. Continue reading Social social media messaging can lead to significant health benefits for young people, research finds
New forms of packaging and plastic made from plants, wood chippings and food waste could be a step closer, thanks to new business and UK Government investment.
Continue reading UK to lead global innovation in sustainable plastics in drive to net zero
Youth work which helps young people play a part in Scotland’s economic prosperity has been unrecognised and underfunded, a new study has found.
Researchers also called for the younger generation to be given a greater voice in framing the policies which govern their role in society. Continue reading Give young people a voice and a role, say researchers
A major expansion of postgraduate funding has been announced, with funding for students on Research Masters courses to be made available for the first time. This move will ensure that students can access all types of Masters study without financial barriers.
Tuition fee loans of up to £5,500 and living cost loan support of up to £4,500 will be made available to Scottish postgraduate students on Research Masters courses from the coming academic year onwards. This expands on support previously made available to taught postgraduate courses and distance learning postgraduate students.
Additionally, EU students will be eligible for the tuition fee element of the funding.
Announcing the expansion of support, Minister for Higher Education Richard Lochhead said: “The Scottish Government is committed to making higher education as accessible as possible.
“Research students in Scotland are working on the cutting edge of modern thinking. This expansion in funding will allow more students than ever before to pursue postgraduate study without financial barriers. This includes EU students, whose interests the Scottish Government is committed to protecting in light of Brexit.”
Eligible Scottish domiciled students will be able to apply for tuition fee support and living cost loan support for research courses beginning 2019/2020.
EU students will have access to the tuition fee element of this package, as they currently do for undergraduate and taught postgraduate courses.
Postgraduate support is demand-led. If a student applies for funding they will receive that funding, provided the course is eligible. More than 450 postgraduate students could benefit from this expanded support package.
Call for action to support healthier lifestyles
Researchers have called for urgent action to support Scotland’s army of care workers after a new study highlighted concerns about their unhealthy lifestyles. Continue reading Caring for Care Workers
How YOU can help improve the post-retirement health of top-flight athletes
A GLOBAL research study led by Edinburgh Napier University is analysing the risks and benefits associated with participating in elite sport. Continue reading Olympic years can leave a legacy of pain
A NEW study will assess whether tiny molecules found in the immune systems of humans can be used to combat the potentially deadly dengue virus. Continue reading £395k study to identify new dengue treatments
Scotland must have certainty about access to European research programmes after Brexit, Higher Education and Science Minister Richard Lochhead has said. Continue reading Scottish ministers to raise research concerns
1,000 people are needed for ground-breaking research into an incurable lung condition at the University of Edinburgh. Supported by the British Lung Foundation, Professor Moira Whyte and Dr Gourab Choudhury will conduct research into the very early stages of the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Continue reading Vital research into incurable lung condition affecting millions to take place in Edinburgh
