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Alan Main, former Global President of Bayer Pharmaceuticals, talks about research in the drugs industry. [Podcast] (2023)
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MACFARLANE, H., JONES, J. and MAIN, A. 2023. Alan Main, former Global President of Bayer Pharmaceuticals, talks about research in the drugs industry. [Podcast]. North of Scotland Parkinson's Research Interest Group (NoSPRIG) podcast, series 1 (episode 5). Hosted on PodBean [online]. Available from: https://nosprigpod.podbean.com/e/alan-main/

We are delighted to have Alan Main on this month's NoSPRIG podcast, who hails from Aberdeen, but whose 30-year career working for multinational healthcare companies has taken him all round the world and to the very top of the pharma industry. His car... Read More about Alan Main, former Global President of Bayer Pharmaceuticals, talks about research in the drugs industry. [Podcast].

Anxiety in Parkinson's: what do we know, what can we learn from research, and practical tips for dealing with the problem. [Podcast] (2023)
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JONES, J., MORRISON, N., FOLEY, J. and EDWARDS, E. 2023. Anxiety in Parkinson's: what do we know, what can we learn from research, and practical tips for dealing with the problem. [Podcast]. North of Scotland Parkinson's Research Interest Group (NoSPRIG) podcast, series 1 (episode 10): World Mental Health Day special, part 1. Hosted on PodBean [online]. Available from: https://nosprigpod.podbean.com/e/anxiety-in-parkinson-s-what-do-we-know-what-can-we-learnt-from-research-and-practical-tips/

Welcome to part 1 of our special two-part podcast to mark World Mental Health Day 2023 on the 10th October. Julie Jones and Neil Morrison from NoSPRIG are joined by Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist Dr Jennifer Foley and mental health specialist Park... Read More about Anxiety in Parkinson's: what do we know, what can we learn from research, and practical tips for dealing with the problem. [Podcast].

Why is depression so common in Parkinson's and how best to manage it. [Podcast] (2023)
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JONES, J., MORRISON, N., FOLEY, J. and EDWARDS, E. 2023. Why is depression so common in Parkinson's and how best to manage it. [Podcast]. North of Scotland Parkinson's Research Interest Group (NoSPRIG) podcast, series 1 (episode 11): World Mental Health Day special, part 2. Hosted on PodBean [online]. Available from: https://nosprigpod.podbean.com/e/why-is-depression-so-common-in-parkinson-s-and-how-best-to-manage-it/

Welcome to part 2 of our special two-part podcast to mark World Mental Health Day 2023 on the 10th October. Julie Jones and Neil Morrison from NoSPRIG are joined by Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist Dr Jennifer Foley and mental health specialist Park... Read More about Why is depression so common in Parkinson's and how best to manage it. [Podcast].

"Smart contracts" versus "smart legal contracts": shifting terminology. [Blog post] (2023)
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MANTE, J. and MAK, C. 2023. "Smart contracts" versus "smart legal contracts": shifting terminology. [Blog post]. Posted on the RGU Law School Blog [online], 2nd October 2023. Available from: https://rgulaw.blog/2023/10/02/smart-contracts-versus-smart-legal-contracts-shifting-terminology/

The notion that smart contracts are not actually contracts is a common assertion found in various writings on the subject. Lawyers can be forgiven for being confused, given that "smart contracts" do not qualify as contracts in the conventional sense.... Read More about "Smart contracts" versus "smart legal contracts": shifting terminology. [Blog post].

Rethinking gender parity in FDI. [Blog post] (2023)
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ODUSANYA, T.O. 2023. Rethinking gender parity and FDI. [Blog post]. Posted on Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce blog [online], 2 October 2023. Available from: https://commonwealthchamber.com/rethinking-gender-parity-and-fdi/

Gender disparity is arguably one of the greatest impediments to global development. The FDI's landscape is often an overlooked avenue in gender equality discourse. Yet, it propels tapping equally into the reservoir of capabilities. Although it is som... Read More about Rethinking gender parity in FDI. [Blog post].

The potential of trust law in sovereign debt restructuring. [Blog post] (2023)
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MAK, C.H.W. 2023. The potential of trust law in sovereign debt restructuring. [Blog post]. Posted on The CLS blue sky blog [online], 29 September 2023. Available from: https://clsbluesky.law.columbia.edu/author/charles-ho-wang-mak/

The interplay between sovereign debt defaults and legal frameworks has long been a subject of scholarly discourse and practical concern. Navigating this labyrinthine arena necessitates a rigorous understanding of various legal paradigms, one of which... Read More about The potential of trust law in sovereign debt restructuring. [Blog post].

RE_EXHIBIT. [Online gallery] (2023)
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LEUZZI, L. and LOCKHART, A. 2023. RE_EXHIBIT. [Online gallery]. Hosted by REWIND: Artists' Video [online]. Available from: https://rewind.ac.uk/re_exhibit/

RE_EXHIBIT is a digital platform that invites, commissions and hosts online curatorial projects developed from the REWIND collections. It aims to facilitate dialogue with other early video art collections, and with contemporary film and video artists... Read More about RE_EXHIBIT. [Online gallery].

Exploring and enhancing wellbeing through therapeutic photography. [Blog post] (2023)
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GIBSON, N. 2023. Exploring and enhancing wellbeing through therapeutic photography. [Blog post]. Posted on The Polyphony: conversations across the medical humanities [online], 21 September 2023. Available from: https://thepolyphony.org/2023/09/21/therapeutic-photography/

In this contribution to The Polyphony blog, Neil Gibson reflects on therapeutic photography and self-esteem. Photography can be a catalyst for communication. When we engage with our own photographs, we are reminded of times gone by, significant momen... Read More about Exploring and enhancing wellbeing through therapeutic photography. [Blog post].

Cross-border trusts in flux: understanding the implications of the EU's proposed insolvency directive for trustees. [Blog post] (2023)
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MAK, C.H.W. 2023. Cross-border trusts in flux: understanding the implications of the EU's proposed insolvency directive for trustees. [Blog post]. Posted on Singapore global restructuring initiative (SGRI) [online], 25 September 2023. Available from: https://tinyurl.com/fn3prbuv

Insolvency law has emerged as a complex yet vital domain in a world increasingly entangled by complex financial transactions and obligations. It acquires a new layer of complexity when we turn our gaze towards cross-border insolvencies, and in the mi... Read More about Cross-border trusts in flux: understanding the implications of the EU's proposed insolvency directive for trustees. [Blog post].

Review of Exploring the role of social, economic and cultural factors in community development: a social work perspective in T/A Chimwala, Mangochi. [Open peer review] (2023)
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GIBSON, N. 2023. Review of Exploring the role of social, economic and cultural factors in community development: a social work perspective in T/A Chimwala, Mangochi. [Open peer review]. Hosted on Qeios [online], ID COBXEE. Available from: https://doi.org/10.32388/COBXEE

This is a review of the following preprint: ZAIPA, C.M. and MATEMBA, D.D. 2023. Exploring the role of social, economic and cultural factors in community development: a social work perspective in T/A Chimwala, Mangochi. Qeios [online], ID ES35QX. Avai... Read More about Review of Exploring the role of social, economic and cultural factors in community development: a social work perspective in T/A Chimwala, Mangochi. [Open peer review].

Exploring the essence and extent of 'mutual trust and co-operation'. [Blog post] (2023)
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MANTE, J. 2023. Exploring the essence and extent of 'mutual trust and co-operation'. [Blog post]. Posted on NEC: news [online], 23 October 2023. Available from: https://www.neccontract.com/news/exploring-the-essence-and-extent-of-mutual-trust-and-co-operation

Recent court decisions have equated the NEC clause 10 'mutual trust and co-operation' duty to good faith, but good faith is a much broader concept. Part of the English courts' approach to good faith has been to rely on common law and equitable princi... Read More about Exploring the essence and extent of 'mutual trust and co-operation'. [Blog post].

Parkinson's Beats at the World Parkinson's Congress in Barcelona. [Podcast] (2023)
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JONES, J., MACFARLANE, H., HOLLAND, J. and WILLIAMS, A. 2023. Parkinson's Beats at the World Parkinson's Congress in Barcelona. [Podcast]. North of Scotland Parkinson's Research Interest Group (NoSPRIG) podcast, series 1 (episode 8). Hosted on PodBean [online]. Available from: https://nosprigpod.podbean.com/e/parkinson-s-beats-at-the-world-parkinson-s-congress-in-barcelona/

In this podcast episode, you can hear Helga Macfarlane chat to Jo Holland and Alison Williams, who have been involved with the Parkinson's Beats programme. As Julie Jones explains, it is widely accepted that exercise is beneficial for people living w... Read More about Parkinson's Beats at the World Parkinson's Congress in Barcelona. [Podcast].

The impact of COVID-19 on partnerships between police and GBV service providers in remote, rural and island communities in Scotland. [Video recording] (2023)
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PEDERSON, S., MUELLER-HIRTH, N. and MILLER, L. 2023. The impact of COVID-19 on partnerships between police and GBV service providers in remote, rural and island communities in Scotland. [Video recording]. Aberdeen: Robert Gordon University. Hosted on OpenAIR. Available from: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/2034925

Domestic violence is a major public health, human rights and equality issue that effects one in three women globally. It exposes its victims to psychological, sexual and physical harm, which can have enormous impact throughout their lives. However, d... Read More about The impact of COVID-19 on partnerships between police and GBV service providers in remote, rural and island communities in Scotland. [Video recording].

Breaking down terminology with Gareth Jones. [Podcast] (2023)
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JONES, J. and JONES, G. 2023. Breaking down terminology with Gareth Jones. [Podcast]. North of Scotland Parkinson's Research Interest Group (NoSPRIG) podcast, series 1 (episode 7). Hosted on PodBean [online]. Available from: https://nosprigpod.podbean.com/e/breaking-down-terminology-with-professor-gareth-jones/

In this episode of the North of Scotland Parkinson's Research Interest Group podcast, Julie joins Professor Gareth Jones, who is an epidemiologist based at the University of Aberdeen. In this pod, Julie and Gareth demystify key research terminology,... Read More about Breaking down terminology with Gareth Jones. [Podcast].

Managing sovereign debt through international tax cooperation. [Blog post] (2023)
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MAK, C. 2023. Managing sovereign debt through international tax cooperation. [Blog post]. Posted on the RGU Law School Blog [online], 2 June 2023. Available from: https://rgulaw.blog/2023/06/02/managing-sovereign-debt-through-international-tax-cooperation/

Historically, sovereign debt is a complicated and diverse issue, with substantial repercussions for governments, corporations and individuals. States may incur debt in the form of bonds or other instruments in order to support public expenditure, and... Read More about Managing sovereign debt through international tax cooperation. [Blog post].

The FIO food project podcast: episode two. [Podcast] (2023)
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BROWN, A., GATELY, P., DOUGLAS, F. and HARDMAN, C. [2023]. The FIO food project podcast: episode two. [Podcast]. Hosted by the University of Aberdeen [online]. Available from: https://tinyurl.com/4yepuv9k

This podcast was created as part of the "Food Insecurity in People Living with Obesity" (FIO Food) project. The project aims to provide actionable evidence for policy on retail strategies to address dietary inequalities in people living with obesity... Read More about The FIO food project podcast: episode two. [Podcast].

Left hungry: understanding maternal and infant food insecurity. [Video recording] (2023)
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DOUGLAS, F., FRANK, L. and FLECHER-HORN, D. 2023. Left hungry: understanding maternal and infant food insecurity. [Video recording]. Research revealed, S01E03. Hosted on YouTube [online]. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pe9_NhzSEaI

This video is part of the "Research Revealed" series by RGU, which seeks to highlight the breadth of high impact research being undertaken across the University. This video focuses on research in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedic Practic... Read More about Left hungry: understanding maternal and infant food insecurity. [Video recording].

James Jopling, Parkinson's UK, Scotland Director. [Podcast] (2023)
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JONES, J. and JOPLING, J. 2023. James Jopling, Parkinson's UK, Scotland Director. [Podcast]. North of Scotland Parkinson's Research Interest Group (NoSPRIG) podcast, series 1 (episode 6). Hosted on PodBean [online]. Available from: https://nosprigpod.podbean.com/e/james-jopling-parkinson-s-uk-s-scotland-country-director/

Julie Jones meets James Jopling, Parkinson's UK's Scotland Director. James joined the charity a year ago in the wake of the Covid pandemic and just as the cost of living crisis began to bite. In this episode he talks about the challenges facing the c... Read More about James Jopling, Parkinson's UK, Scotland Director. [Podcast].

Falling out of love with the UK. [Video recording] (2023)
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RUGGERONE, L. and HACKETT, C. 2023. Falling out of love with the UK. [Video recording]. Research revealed, S01E02. Hosted on YouTube [online]. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6Im5hyqLw8

This video is part of the "Research Revealed" series by RGU, which seeks to highlight the breadth of high impact research being undertaken across the University. This video focuses on an interdisciplinary project undertaken by researchers from the Sc... Read More about Falling out of love with the UK. [Video recording].

Human rights and the war in Ukraine. [Blog post] (2023)
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LYONS, C. 2023. Human rights and the war in Ukraine. [Blog post]. Posted on the RGU Law School Blog [online], 19 April 2023. Available from: https://rgulaw.blog/2023/04/19/human-rights-and-the-war-in-ukraine/

The 1940 Katyn massacre, and its unexpected confluence with contemporary European human rights standards, is evoked here so as to give some context to an overview of the human rights consequences of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Whil... Read More about Human rights and the war in Ukraine. [Blog post].