An annual investment of £14.4m by the Edinburgh Festivals in Scotland’s cultural sector and the crucial importance of the Festivals Expo Fund are two of the key findings from reports released this week. Continue reading Edinburgh Festivals ‘key’ to Scotland’s cultural sector
Improved care for patients undergoing cancer surgery is the focus of a pioneering worldwide study, launched today. Doctors say the initiative – funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) – will enable them to gauge surgery quality across the globe and highlight ways to improve patient care. Conservative health spokesman Miles Briggs has welcomed the announcement. Continue reading Cancer patients set to benefit from world’s largest surgery study
AN Edinburgh Napier academic is leading a global study into the long-term health of elite athletes. Dr Debbie Palmer, an associate professor and researcher in sports injury and illness prevention, is fronting the huge project launched today by the World Olympians Association. Continue reading Olympian task for Debbie: Napier academic to lead elite athlete study
Edinburgh Napier graduate on fast track to success after funding boost
An Edinburgh Napier graduate is paving the way for low-carbon innovation after being accepted into a prestigious Europe-wide programme. Martina Zupan, who studied product design at the University before setting up her own business aimed at reducing plastic pollution, was delighted to discover her start-up made it on to the Climate-KIC Accelerator scheme. Continue reading Full speed ahead for Martina’s low-carbon dream!
Every 20 minutes someone goes to hospital in Scotland due to heart attack
Nearly 20,000 people in Scotland will be included in a clinical trial to determine the best drug treatment after suffering a heart attack. The trial is being funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) which has awarded a grant of £630,000 to BHF Professor of Cardiology David Newby and his team at the University of Edinburgh. Continue reading BHF awards Edinburgh scientists over half a million pounds to determine best treatment after heart attack
Research into how juries reach decisions, including their use of the ‘not proven’ verdict, is to be carried out over the next two years. Continue reading How do juries reach decisions? Study launched
It’s that most versatile of foodstuffs. traditionally enjoyed scrambled, poached, boiled or fried. But eggs could soon be appearing on tables in a way never seen before thanks to the work of an Edinburgh Napier student. Continue reading Napier’s Martina has a cracking idea!
Scottish SPCA’s education programme makes an impact on Edinburgh & Lothians kids
The Scottish SPCA, Scotland’s animal welfare charity and the University of Edinburgh have released research demonstrating the positive impact of Animal Welfare Education for children. The paper was launched with the help of children from Buckstone Primary School yesterday. Continue reading Animals have feelings too
Falkirk man Ian Brown is seeking the help of NEN readers as he tries to piece together the history of Scotland’s World War One hospitals and ambulance trains. Can you help? Continue reading Local WW1 history puzzle: can you help Ian?
