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Ocean colour remote sensing for wetland mapping and chlorophyll concentration monitoring with spontaneous fluorescence and stimulated emission May 1, 2020 - Oct 31, 2023
The environmental status of marine waters plays an important role in monitoring the water extending from the shoreline to deep oceanic waters. Current reporting is based on expensive ship-based surveys that have very limited spatio-temporal coverage.... Read More about Ocean colour remote sensing for wetland mapping and chlorophyll concentration monitoring with spontaneous fluorescence and stimulated emission.

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.

The dawn of a truly virtual court: experiences of legal systems in restoring access to justice disrupted by Covid-19 Feb 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2021
Assessing the impact of Covid-19 on the delivery of justice through the Scottish civil and criminal court system and a comparative analysis between the UK legal jurisdictions

Identifying any emergency measures put in place after the s... Read More about The dawn of a truly virtual court: experiences of legal systems in restoring access to justice disrupted by Covid-19.

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.

Optimizing intervention strategies integrating social prescribing as a means of encouraging and enabling healthy and sustainable dietary behaviours in low-income families Apr 1, 2022 - Mar 31, 2027
Adults and children living on a low income are more likely to be overweight or obese in Scotland than those living in less deprived circumstances. It has been estimated by the UK Food Foundation that the poorest fifth of Britain’s population would ha... Read More about Optimizing intervention strategies integrating social prescribing as a means of encouraging and enabling healthy and sustainable dietary behaviours in low-income families.

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.

An AI powered Career Coach using Case-Based Reasoning and Digital behaviour change interventions to monitor and manage career plans and progressions May 1, 2022 - Mar 31, 2023
The Nudge Talent Lab is an online platform created to connect, support, coach, and source opportunities for energy sector professionals. They have a vision of creating a talent and coaching platform which will reduce unemployment, reduce stress for i... Read More about An AI powered Career Coach using Case-Based Reasoning and Digital behaviour change interventions to monitor and manage career plans and progressions.

Conversational Artificial Intelligence Interventions for Encouraging Physical Activity in Older Adults Oct 1, 2021 - Sep 30, 2022
This project will develop an innovative technology solution for better communication between end-users and digital health intervention apps by identifying, extending, and testing suitable conversational AI algorithms to deliver digital behaviour chan... Read More about Conversational Artificial Intelligence Interventions for Encouraging Physical Activity in Older Adults.

Development of a compact and highly efficient onboard ammonia cracking system to produce hydrogen in hydrogen-fuelled long haul aviation transportation Oct 1, 2021 - Mar 31, 2022
Develop scientific and technical understanding to deliver a compact, efficient and cost-competitive ammonia-to-H2 conversion system that meets the requirement for onboard deployment in long haul hydrogen-fuelled aircraft.

In Partnershi... Read More about Development of a compact and highly efficient onboard ammonia cracking system to produce hydrogen in hydrogen-fuelled long haul aviation transportation.

Dial a wavelength for exploiting the algal cell factory Oct 1, 2021 - Sep 30, 2025
This project aims to develop a new solution for cost effective production of microalgae, using efficient smart lighting that can adapt both intensity and wavelength during a growth cycle to target strains and specific products.

Data For Net Zero Jun 1, 2022 - May 31, 2025
The Data for Net Zero (D4NZ) initiative will deliver shared analytics platforms and data science projects. The science will provide fact-based understanding and awareness on thematic challenges, set by industry, to uncover insights and visions to hel... Read More about Data For Net Zero.