From transition to transformation? A victim-centred study of women's demands for sustainable peace Aug 15, 2016 - Sep 15, 2017
The study explored women’s reparative and development needs and their own senses of what is necessary to achieve sustainable peace in Kenya. Qualitative research, including participant observation, focus groups and in-depth interviews, was conducted... Read More about From transition to transformation? A victim-centred study of women's demands for sustainable peace.

Effects of climate change on coastal communities Nov 1, 2016 - Oct 31, 2017
This project, in partnership with the Institute of Human Geography at the Vietnam Academy of Social Science, worked towards methodologies for understanding social dimensions of climate change in coastal communities in Vietnam and Scotland. It facilit... Read More about Effects of climate change on coastal communities.

Form an in-depth qualitative understanding of multinational workforce cultural issues Feb 20, 2017 - Feb 19, 2019
To form an in-depth qualitative understanding of multinational workforce cultural issues, thereby developing innovative management practice and embed understanding, including training and a toolkit to drive industry leading performance, increasing pr... Read More about Form an in-depth qualitative understanding of multinational workforce cultural issues.

An oral history of health psychology Mar 1, 2016 - Oct 28, 2018

ESHE Research Network Feb 1, 2019 - Jul 31, 2019
The aim of this research was to generate data on the extent of gender-based violence on Scottish University campuses.

Specifically it explored views and perceptions of campus safety; attitudes to, and experiences of, gender-based viol... Read More about ESHE Research Network.

Long term condition management and food insecurity: A formative study exploring the lived experiences of people affected by both Nov 1, 2018 - Jul 31, 2019
Food insecurity is associated with an increased risk of a range of chronic health conditions such as cancer, stroke, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. North American research has established that food insecure people with health problems find it... Read More about Long term condition management and food insecurity: A formative study exploring the lived experiences of people affected by both.

Assessing the role of boom and bust economies on professional education: a British-Australian comparison Aug 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2020
This is a seedcorn application that will permit networking with a colleague in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Curtin University. Together, we will conduct some initial research and planning in order to put together a bigger funding bid. The large... Read More about Assessing the role of boom and bust economies on professional education: a British-Australian comparison.

Facing 21st century challenges in social work Feb 3, 2020 - Nov 30, 2023
This funding is for two two-day workshops that will address how social work education can prepare future social workers to cope with 21st century challenges. One workshop is to be held in Scotland and the other is to be held in Japan. One Japanese a... Read More about Facing 21st century challenges in social work.

Past, Present and Future Motorcycle Safety Strategies in North East Scotland Mar 1, 2021 - Aug 31, 2021
Although representing less than 1% of all road users, motorcyclists accounted for 33 out of 160 casualties (20.63%) reported for all road users in Scotland in 2018.

As a consequence of their over-representation in the total number of... Read More about Past, Present and Future Motorcycle Safety Strategies in North East Scotland.

Urban Observatory for Multi-participatory Enhancement of Health and Wellbeing Mar 1, 2021 - Feb 28, 2025
Our natural and built environment and social fabric are critical determinants of health and well-being. Three quarters of the European population now live in cities and urbanisation continues at high speed, driven by economic growth and employment op... Read More about Urban Observatory for Multi-participatory Enhancement of Health and Wellbeing.

Investigating value as perceived and experienced by service users (4) Jan 1, 2021 - Dec 31, 2021
Long-term conditions (LTCs) are the largest cause of death worldwide. The rise in the number of people with LTCs has created economic and public health challenges across all healthcare systems. Community pharmacy in Scotland provides care and support... Read More about Investigating value as perceived and experienced by service users (4).

Supporting victims of domestic violence during COVID-19: the impact of the pandemic on service providers in North-East Scotland Feb 15, 2021 - Apr 14, 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic has seen a significant rise in gender-based violence and increased risks of harm for domestic-abuse survivors due to restrictions on movement and an increase in social isolation. Gender-based violence is a major public health, e... Read More about Supporting victims of domestic violence during COVID-19: the impact of the pandemic on service providers in North-East Scotland.

Living through the pandemic in post-Brexit Britain: emotional damage and forms of resilience among middle-aged European citizens Oct 1, 2021 - Sep 30, 2022
This study examines the effects of the Coronavirus epidemic and Brexit on the emotional wellbeing of middle aged European citizens who have transnational caring responsibilities in the UK and in Europe.
This qualitative research aims to produ... Read More about Living through the pandemic in post-Brexit Britain: emotional damage and forms of resilience among middle-aged European citizens.

The impact of COVID-19 on partnerships between police and GBV service providers in remote, rural and island communities in Scotland Feb 14, 2022 - Jul 31, 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns have led to a significant rise in gender-based violence (GBV) throughout the world as a result of restrictions on movement and an increase in social isolation.

Respect has reported an 97%... Read More about The impact of COVID-19 on partnerships between police and GBV service providers in remote, rural and island communities in Scotland.

The FIRESIDE Study: Optimising Fire and Rescue Service Feb 1, 2022 - May 14, 2023

Addressing the out-migration of young people from the Scottish Highlands and Islands Jan 5, 2022 - Mar 28, 2022
Remote rural and island communities have long faced the problem of the out-migration of young people, who leave their local areas to pursue education and employment opportunities elsewhere. This proposed project will explore the ways in which countri... Read More about Addressing the out-migration of young people from the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

Covid-19 lessons learned research Jan 10, 2022 - May 2, 2022
The Care Inspectorate is looking to undertake a literature review of published research to consider the lessons that can be learned from the Covid-19 pandemic and how it impacted on the social care sector, particularly focusing on care homes for old... Read More about Covid-19 lessons learned research.

Developing the FitHome Sensor and Data Platform Jan 9, 2023 - Jan 8, 2026
To develop FitSense+, a new data platform to support residents to live independently at home for longer.

Ambient sensors, including an innovative Wi-Fi based CSI sensor system will monitor activity in the home in real time and with n... Read More about Developing the FitHome Sensor and Data Platform.

Understanding uncertainty, reconstruction and resistance: How are young people in Britain affected by religious diversity? Feb 1, 2023 - Oct 31, 2024
Britain is a diverse society, composed of various religious and nonreligious worldviews. Sociologist Peter Berger argued that our beliefs are profoundly affected by encounters with alternative worldviews, but little research has examined this possibi... Read More about Understanding uncertainty, reconstruction and resistance: How are young people in Britain affected by religious diversity?.