All Projects (305)

From Tales to Trails: Developing digital application based tourism trails on Orkney Dec 1, 2018 - Jul 31, 2019
In partnership with Orkneyology and a number of creative stakeholders, this project developed a mobile-based digital folklore trail in Orkney. Funded as part of an internal, competitive process the project was awarded £10k to undertake research into... Read More about From Tales to Trails: Developing digital application based tourism trails on Orkney.

Environmental risk assessment of human pharmaceuticals in Scottish marine waters; combining new exposure and effect driven monitoring approaches Mar 15, 2019 - Mar 14, 2020
Our oceans and seas are the final destination for pollutants present in wastewaters from households, hospitals and industry. It is now recognised that ‘dilution isn’t the solution’ and pollutants from land have a negative impact on marine life. Pol... Read More about Environmental risk assessment of human pharmaceuticals in Scottish marine waters; combining new exposure and effect driven monitoring approaches.

Wave Project Phase II Jan 28, 2019 - Sep 27, 2019
This project will develop a cost effective and complete subsea system in order to harness energy from waves.

To meet the challenge to drive down costs and make oil and gas fields economically viable, the Oil and Gas Industry is beginni... Read More about Wave Project Phase II.

From Augmented to Authentic, Weaving the Past into the Future. Feb 14, 2019 - Aug 13, 2019
This project explores ways to educate consumers about the sustainability, craftsmanship, heritage and value of traditional fashion and textile products, using a variety of mediums such as film and immersive technologies, leading to the following ques... Read More about From Augmented to Authentic, Weaving the Past into the Future..

The effect of high fidelity simulated learning on the development of core cardiorespiratory skills in pre-registration physiotherapy students. Apr 3, 2022 - Dec 31, 2024

Safety Culture in Offshore Operations Jan 1, 2020 - Nov 30, 2022
The safety of the workforce on offshore oil and gas installations is of paramount importance, particularly given the operational hazards and remote location of the worksites. While there have been notable improvements in offshore risk management, maj... Read More about Safety Culture in Offshore Operations.

Protective effects of cannabidiol in combined chemotherapy induced cardiotoxicity Jul 8, 2019 - Sep 1, 2019
Doxorubicin, an anthracycline, is one of the most effective and commonly used drugs for the treatment of cancer. This anthracycline is used both alone and in combination with other chemotherapeutic agents such as taxanes e.g. paclitaxel. Despite its... Read More about Protective effects of cannabidiol in combined chemotherapy induced cardiotoxicity.

Student led neurological rehabilitation: a video diary of students experience Aug 1, 2021 - Jan 30, 2023
Physiotherapy students’ training takes many forms, including lectures, tutorials and placements in hospitals and clinics. A new way for students to gain additional practical experience is by participating in student-led groups with service users who... Read More about Student led neurological rehabilitation: a video diary of students experience.

Planning for Autonomous Vehicles PAV Sep 2, 2019 - Mar 1, 2023
Autonomous Vehicles (AV), or self-driving vehicles, promise widely available, low-cost, clean, door-to-door transport for people and goods. Widespread use on Europe’s roads is anticipated by the 2030s and is expected to have numerous societal implica... Read More about Planning for Autonomous Vehicles PAV.

LCM Cooperation under the COMET K2 Center for Symbiotic Mechatronics Feb 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2021
Linz Center of Mechatronics GmbH (LCM) set up a new COMET K2 competency centre called “Symbiotic Mechatronics” which is funded by BMVIT, BMWFJ and the province of Upper Austria and handled by the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG). LCM carries... Read More about LCM Cooperation under the COMET K2 Center for Symbiotic Mechatronics.

Be Clear on Cancer Programme May 1, 2019 - Aug 31, 2019

Develop capability to characterise the extrusion of elastomers Feb 4, 2020 - Feb 26, 2022
To develop an in-house capability to characterise the extrusion of elastomers at the nano-scales structural level to drive scientifically led new product design and development.

Exercise Therapy for the Treatment of Tendinopathies Mar 1, 2020 - Nov 30, 2023
A systematic review of studies that have used exercise for the treatment of tendinopathy.
Tendinopathy is a common disorder that can affect any tendon in the body causing pain, swelling and disability. Most tendinopathies are managed conserva... Read More about Exercise Therapy for the Treatment of Tendinopathies.

Thermally sprayed metamaterial coatings for photovoltaic energy harvesting applications (#themetacoat) Nov 15, 2018 - Jul 31, 2019
Metamaterials, an artificial periodic two- or three-dimensional configuration, can change propagation characteristics of electromagnetic waves, which in return can cause wave energy to get absorbed into the material. Taking this idea forward, we intro... Read More about Thermally sprayed metamaterial coatings for photovoltaic energy harvesting applications (#themetacoat).

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.

Eating well for cancer survivors: a short course for promoting behaviour change (feasibility study) Nov 2, 2018 - Jul 31, 2019
Cancer survivors should aim to be a healthy weight and physically active; eat a diet rich in wholegrains, vegetables, fruits and beans; and limit consumption of fast foods, red and processed meat, sugar sweetened drinks and alcohol. Whilst cancer sur... Read More about Eating well for cancer survivors: a short course for promoting behaviour change (feasibility study).

Investigating adrenoceptor subtypes as therapeutic targets in anthracycline induced cardiotoxicity Jun 10, 2019 - Aug 16, 2019
The proposed study will therefore involve parallel studies in both rat H9c2 myoblast cells (cardiomyocyte model) and MB-MDA-231 cells (human triple negative breast cancer cell model) to determine the effects of both activation and antagonism of adren... Read More about Investigating adrenoceptor subtypes as therapeutic targets in anthracycline induced cardiotoxicity.

Decision Making in the Front End Loading Stage of Project Management Nov 2, 2020 - Jul 30, 2021
This project aims to examine the types of decision-making processes used by project managers during the Front-End Loading (FEL) stage of project management and to provide recommendations for improving decision-making during this phase.
FEL in... Read More about Decision Making in the Front End Loading Stage of Project Management.

Remote & Rural Clerkship Feb 1, 2019 - Mar 31, 2021
Research in older people in remote and rural areas shows a lack of access to pharmacy services but pharmacists offer value in remote and rural General Practices.

Undergraduate Remote and Rural Longitudinal Integrated Clerkships exist... Read More about Remote & Rural Clerkship.