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Impact of school libraries on learning: critical review of published evidence to inform the Scottish education community [online]. (2013)
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WILLIAMS, D., WAVELL, C. and MORRISON, K. 2013. Impact of school libraries on learning: critical review of published evidence to inform the Scottish education community [online]. Aberdeen: Robert Gordon University, Institute for Management, Governance & Society(IMaGeS). [online]. Available from: https://scottishlibraries.org/research-skills/impact-of-school-libraries/

The aim of the report is to identify and critically evaluate the available evidence of the impact of school libraries on learning, including attainment, skills and attitudes. The report, commissioned by the Scottish Library and Information Council (S... Read More about Impact of school libraries on learning: critical review of published evidence to inform the Scottish education community [online]..

Is an independent Scottish electricity system good for renewable energy and Scotland? (2013)
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TOKE, D., STRACHAN, P., COWELL, R., ELLIS, G. and SHERRY-BRENNAN, F. 2013. Is an independent Scottish electricity system good for renewable energy and Scotland? The DREUD Report on implications of the UK Government's decisions on new nuclear power and Electricity Market Reform for the prospects of renewable energy in Scotland. Aberdeen: Robert Gordon University. [online]. Available from: https://www.rgu.ac.uk/file/the-dreud-report

At the beginning of 2013 five academics from different UK universities published a paper on the prospects for renewable energy in the context of the debate about Scottish independence (Toke et al 2013). The conclusion was that it would likely be rath... Read More about Is an independent Scottish electricity system good for renewable energy and Scotland?.

The Scottish campus officer: past present and future. (2013)
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FRONDIGOUN, L., SMITH, R. and MACLEOD, I. 2013. The Scottish campus officer: past present and future. Dundee: Scottish Institute for Policing Research, School of Social Sciences, University of Dundee.

Campus Officers were first deployed in Scottish Schools in 2002. The Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) provides a hub for information sharing and training of Campus Officers. However, the appointment and deployment of Campus Officers currently lies with... Read More about The Scottish campus officer: past present and future..

Regenerating Aberdeen: a vision for a thriving and vibrant city centre. (2013)
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COCKBURN, D., DEVECI, G., DONALDSON, B., GRAY, D., HARRIS, P., LAING, R., MCCLEAN, D., MARTIN, A., OWEN, A. and PRONDZYNSKI, F. V. 2013. Regenerating Aberdeen: a vision for a thriving and vibrant city centre. Aberdeen: Robert Gordon University. [onlone]. Available from: https://www.rgu.ac.uk/file/aberdeen-city-centre-regeneration-report

The aim of this discussion paper is to stimulate debate and prompt action regarding the future shape and purpose of Aberdeen's city centre. This paper argues that investment in a thriving and dynamic city centre requires consideration of the city as... Read More about Regenerating Aberdeen: a vision for a thriving and vibrant city centre..

Socio-economic costs of bereavement in Scotland: main study report. (2013)
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BIRRELL, J., CORDEN, A., MACDUFF, C., NEWSOM, C., PETRIE, D., SCHUT, H., SKÅR, S., STEPHEN, A., TSENG, F.-M., WANG, S. and WILSON, S. 2013. Socio-economic costs of bereavement in Scotland: main study report. [Aberdeen: Robert Gordon University]

The Socio-Economic Costs of Bereavement in Scotland (SECOB) research study was funded by the Scottish Government Health Directorates in late 2010 as part of ongoing work to inform national policy on bereavement and bereavement care practice. The proj... Read More about Socio-economic costs of bereavement in Scotland: main study report..

North-east third sector survey 2012. (2013)
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ATOROUGH, P. 2013. North-east third sector survey 2012. Aberdeen: Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce.

The aim of this survey is to highlight the importance of the Third Sector and deliver a general overview of the services provided including social and health care, social enterprise and trading. Our conclusion is that Third Sector organisations in Ab... Read More about North-east third sector survey 2012..

Scoping review: a needs-based assessment and community-based survey of ex-service personnel and their families in Scotland. (2012)
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KLEIN, S., ALEXANDER, D. A. and BUSUTTIL, W. 2012. Scoping review: a needs-based assessment and community-based survey of ex-service personnel and their families in Scotland. Edinburgh: Scottish Government. [online]. Available from: https://www2.gov.scot/Resource/0041/00417172.pdf

The deployment of the UK Armed Forces to Iraq and Afghanistan has engendered a broad political imperative and increased the academic interest in the health and wellbeing of both Service and ex-Service personnel. Each year in the UK, approximately 25,... Read More about Scoping review: a needs-based assessment and community-based survey of ex-service personnel and their families in Scotland..

North-east property survey 2012. (2012)
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ATOROUGH, P. 2012. North-east property survey 2012. Aberdeen: Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce.

Businesses are optimistic about the future, expecting to achieve their overall objectives and to see both turnover and profits increase. They see opportunity in their sector with over 40% stating that they plan to grow and expand their operations and... Read More about North-east property survey 2012..

Future textile visions: smart textiles for health and wellness. (2012)
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MALINS, J., STEED, J., FAIRBURN, S., ROBERTSON, S., MCINTYRE, L., CRUICKSHANK, L. and SCOTT, K., 2012. Future textile visions: smart textiles for health and wellness. Aberdeen: Robert Gordon University.

A report prepared for the Scottish Government on behalf of the Scottish Academy of Fashion, which examines the potential of new textiles solutions for health applications. Following a Sandpit event hosted by the Scottish Academy of Fashion on 13th an... Read More about Future textile visions: smart textiles for health and wellness..

North-east finance survey 2012. (2012)
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ATOROUGH, P. 2012. North-east finance survey 2012. Aberdeen: Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce.

Customer trust and confidence in the North-easts finance sector appears to be recovering, but overall public perception of the sector is still negative according to this survey. Finance businesses continue to struggle to increase their market share a... Read More about North-east finance survey 2012..

North-east transport survey 2012. (2012)
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ATOROUGH, P. 2012. North-east transport survey 2012. Aberdeen: Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce.

The aim of this survey is to highlight the importance of transport and deliver a general overview of the services provided. Our conclusion is that transport providers in North-east Scotland are generally positive and satisfied with their current busi... Read More about North-east transport survey 2012..

Tracking digital impact (TDI): a case study for embedding impact analysis in research using BCE practitioners. (2012)
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WHITTEMORE, S. 2012. Tracking digital impact (TDI): a case study for embedding impact analysis in research using BCE practitioners. [Final report]. Bristol: Jisc [online]. Available from: http://repository.jisc.ac.uk/5111/1/TDI_Case_Study_(v0.76).doc

The TDI project explored the types of digital engagement that are currently in use and how they are monitored. The project assessed what BCE skills, digital focused and traditional, that were available in the institutions and set out to share and emb... Read More about Tracking digital impact (TDI): a case study for embedding impact analysis in research using BCE practitioners..

Autonomous working in the oil and gas industry: research report. (2012)
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GIBBONS-WOOD, D. and MACLEOD, I. 2012. Autonomous working in the oil and gas industry: research report. [Final report]. Aberdeen: Robert Gordon University

This report is the final report detailing the findings of a study of autonomous working in the oil and gas industry. This study is part of the final output of a 30 month project run by Robert Gordon University and Aberdeen College. Funding for this s... Read More about Autonomous working in the oil and gas industry: research report..

Delivering practice based stories of small and medium enterprise. (2012)
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SMITH, R. and JUWAH, C., 2012. Delivering practice based stories of small and medium enterprise. In: Management Articles of the Year. London: Chartered Management Institute [online], pages 29-34. Available from: http://www.managers.org.uk/sites/default/files/u54973/Management_Articles_of_the_Year_June_2012_0.pdf

Traditionally delivering academic input to members of the small and medium enterprise community can be problematic because the material is often considered too theoretical or is skewed towards delivery to post graduate or paying corporate clients who... Read More about Delivering practice based stories of small and medium enterprise..

c4di Project Evaluation Report. (2012)
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MALINS, J. 2012. c4di Project Evaluation Report. Aberdeen: Robert Gordon University.

The purpose of this review is to evaluate the work of the center for Design and Innovation, an ERDF and SEEKIT funded project established by the Robert Gordon University in October 2008. The project aimed to assist SMEs in Scotland to become more com... Read More about c4di Project Evaluation Report..

Maximising the impact of skills in the oil and gas industry: report on evaluation of pilots. (2012)
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GIBBONS-WOOD, D. and MACLEOD, I. 2012. Maximising the impact of skills in the oil and gas industry: report on evaluation of pilots. [Evaluation report]. Aberdeen: Robert Gordon University.

This report is the final document detailing the evaluation of two pilot programmes carried out during 2011/12. These pilots were the culmination of a 30 month project run by Robert Gordon University and Aberdeen College. Funding for the pilots (and t... Read More about Maximising the impact of skills in the oil and gas industry: report on evaluation of pilots..