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Scotland Supports Peacebuilders on International Women’s Day
As the nation marked International Women’s Day, the Scottish Government announced renewed funding for the Women in Conflict 1325 Fellowship programme—a key initiative supporting women peacebuilders around the world. A fresh £400,000 injection of funds will support the programme, which is delivered by Scotland-based NGO Beyond Borders in partnership with the University of Edinburgh Law…
Scotland Urges Swift Checks as Early Bird Campaign Shifts Focus to Head and Neck Cancer
A new push for early checks is underway across Scotland. The latest stage of the Scottish Government’s Be the Early Bird campaign turns the spotlight on head and neck cancer signs. Around 1,300 new cases are found each year. It stands as Scotland’s sixth most common cancer, but only one third are caught in the…
Glasgow Launches £1.3m Underwater Sensor Network to Track Warming Oceans
Researchers at the University of Glasgow will head a new project worth £1.3m that aims to build a web of underwater sensors to keep watch on our warming seas. The work is part of ARIA’s Forecasting Tipping Points programme, which offers a total of £81m over five years to grasp early signs of climate shifts….
New Software Model Makes Geospatial Data Analysis Greener
A team of scientists from the University of Glasgow has unveiled a groundbreaking software model that promises to make the analysis of geospatial data more eco-friendly. The model, named ‘GeoAggregator’, uses machine learning to lessen the computing power needed to handle vast and intricate geospatial datasets. As GPS and satellite data become more common, the…
Aberdeen Leads Charge in Hydrogen Network Boost
Aberdeen Leads Charge in Hydrogen Network Boost The University of Aberdeen is spearheading a groundbreaking project to strengthen the UK’s hydrogen distribution network. Named MHYSTIC, this initiative seeks to harness existing energy assets and skills to innovate in hydrogen transportation and storage. Backed by nearly £3 million in funding from the UK-HyRES Flexible Fund, the…
New Drive to Empower Scottish Renters
New Drive to Empower Scottish Renters In a bid to bolster awareness of tenants’ rights, Housing Minister Paul McLennan has unveiled a fresh campaign. This initiative aims to inform renters about their entitlements and where they can seek help and advice. Scotland boasts some of the strongest tenant rights in the UK, including the ability…