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Linda Westman
1 February 2023

Linda Westman awarded European Research Council Starting Grant

Dr Linda Westman has been awarded a European Research Council Starting Grant to explore the possibilities of bringing ‘just transitions’ research to China.
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24 January 2023

Celebrating the International Day of Education 2023

24 January 2023 marks the fifth International Day of Education. This year’s theme focuses on prioritising education as a way to invest in people.
A photo of a person on a hill looking out above a cityscape lit at dusk.
16 January 2023

Lowering voting age boosts long-term participation in elections

Young people given the vote from age 16 in Scotland are not only more likely to continue voting as they get older, but do so in higher numbers, a new study shows.
A woman at a news stand looking at a row of newspapers.

Journalism Lecturers launch two groundbreaking books

Two of our lecturers, Dr. Dani Madrid-Morales and Dr. Jingrong Tong, have each launched new books based on their pioneering research on the emerging areas of disinformation and data in journalism.

12 December 2022
TERC model handover

School of Architecture student creates display model of the innovative Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC) building.

MArch Student Mae was commissioned by TERC to create a model of their new building, allowing them to showcase their innovative research facilities to visitors.

9 December 2022
Professor Nigel Dunnett

Nigel Dunnett named in Landscape industry’s top three most influential

Professor of Planting Design and Urban Horticulture receives accolade from Pro Landscaper magazine, alongside industry giants Sarah Eberle and Mark Gregory

1 December 2022
Green barrier toolkit

Download: Green Barrier Toolkit

Our free toolkit – by the team behind the award-winning green barrier at Hunter’s Bar Infant School – outlines a step-by-step process for creating plant barriers, that improve air quality and offer environmental and economic benefits to schools.

1 December 2022
Christiaan Roell receiving an award at EAMSA 2022.

Christiaan Röell presents his paper at EAMSA’s annual conference and at NordCham

Christiaan Röell receives the Best Paper Award at the EAMSA 2022 in Tokyo and presents his research at the Sustainability Committee of the Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia.

1 December 2022