Projects (4)

Extracting added value from the Seaweed Industry - a search for novel anti-obesity agents Oct 1, 2018 - Dec 31, 2022
Seaweed farming is a growing industry in the UK, with the majority of the biomass being used for the extraction of high yield products such as aliginates, or for use as biofuels.

However, a significant amount of the biomass remains un-used and t... Read More about Extracting added value from the Seaweed Industry - a search for novel anti-obesity agents.

An international, multi-disciplinary, multi-sectoral training network on ageism Jul 1, 2018 - Apr 30, 2022
Europe has the largest percentage of older adults worldwide, but has a high prevalence of ageism; the complex and often negative construction of old age. In contrast to the wide prevalence of ageism, the majority of research, has targeted racism and... Read More about An international, multi-disciplinary, multi-sectoral training network on ageism.

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

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 novel Machine... Read More about Developing the FitHome Sensor and Data Platform.