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University of Glasgow Explores Robert Burns’ Environmental Legacy Through Innovative Research The University of Glasgow is set to embark on a groundbreaking journey into the environmental consciousness of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns. Through a new three-year PhD research scholarship, the Centre for Robert Burns Studies (CRBS) will investigate how Burns’ writings reflect his profound…

Scotland Battles On: Recovery from Storm Éowyn Underway In the wake of Storm Éowyn, Scotland faces a daunting recovery effort as thousands remain without power and essential services. First Minister John Swinney has expressed gratitude for the patience of the public while coordinating the response through the Scottish Government’s Resilience Room (SGoRR). The storm wreaked…

Clyde in the Classroom Marks 25 Years of Inspiring Young Ecologists The Clyde in the Classroom project is celebrating a remarkable milestone—25 years of fostering a love for ecology among children in the West of Scotland. This innovative initiative has transformed 2,000 classrooms into vibrant fish hatcheries, inspiring over 50,000 young minds to appreciate the…

New Research Initiative Aims to Unravel Smartphone Impact on Youth Wellbeing A groundbreaking research project is set to explore the effects of smartphones and social media on the mental health of young people across the UK. Spearheaded by the University of Cambridge, this initiative comes in response to a 2019 review by the UK Chief…

Urgent Funding Needed as National Insurance Hike Strains Scottish Councils Finance Secretary Shona Robison has issued a clarion call for urgent clarity from the UK Government regarding funding for Scottish councils. With local authorities currently setting their budgets, the looming increase in employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) poses a significant threat to their financial stability….

Space Manufacturing Takes Flight: Glasgow Researchers Pioneer 3D Printing in Zero Gravity In a groundbreaking leap for space exploration, researchers from the University of Glasgow’s James Watt School of Engineering have made significant strides towards the development of orbital factories capable of 3D printing technology on demand in space. Dr. Gilles Bailet has been awarded…