Projects (285)

Entrepreneur-in-Residence 2020-2023 - Robert Goodfellow Jan 1, 2021 - Dec 31, 2023
The Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR) scheme, part of the Science, Industry and Translation programme, aims to increase the knowledge and awareness in UK universities of cutting edge industrial science, research and innovation.

The sc... Read More about Entrepreneur-in-Residence 2020-2023 - Robert Goodfellow.

Uncovering novel effectors of Nrf2 dysregulation in the progression of Alzheimer's Disease May 12, 2020 - Dec 31, 2021
Nrf2 activators show pre-clinical promise in the treatment of several neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD), but exert clinical toxicity. Nrf2 regulates hundreds of anti-oxidant response element (ARE)-containing genes, but th... Read More about Uncovering novel effectors of Nrf2 dysregulation in the progression of Alzheimer's Disease.

Future directions and trends for off road e-bike use and impact in the UK Mar 3, 2021 - Jul 31, 2022
The aim of this study is to identify likely changes in user behaviour for off-road e-bike use, based on foreseeable changes in e-bike technology, the cycle market and user behaviour.

The purpose of this research; Partners are keen to support oppor... Read More about Future directions and trends for off road e-bike use and impact in the UK.

Covid-19 support scheme for Postdoctoral researchers 2021 Oct 1, 2021 - Dec 27, 2021
Covid-19 support scheme for Postdoctoral researchers 2021

Hindsight: Improving awareness through rearward vision Jul 25, 2022 - Oct 25, 2022
While cycling is currently undergoing a period of growth, safety concerns - primarily relating to coexistence with motorised vehicles - remains a significant barrier to participation amongst potential cyclists.

The aim of this project is to deve... Read More about Hindsight: Improving awareness through rearward vision.

Evaluation of Clostridium co-culture fermentation with sustainable feedstock Jun 7, 2021 - Oct 29, 2021
Evaluation of Clostridium co-culture fermentation with sustainable feedstock

SCS - Precision Pedal Project May 1, 2021 - Jan 14, 2022
This project aims to create an innovative bicycle pedal designed to withstand Scottish conditions which are known to be uniquely demanding upon mountain bikes and componentry. There are two main elements of the project methodology: Prospective user... Read More about SCS - Precision Pedal Project.

Mapping Capacities for a Community Policing of Cybercrime and Digital Harm Sep 1, 2021 - Dec 31, 2024
Research exploring cybercrime policing has tended to focus on specialist policing units on the one hand (Harkin, Whelan and Change, 2018), and on the inherent limits of public policing organisations on the other; multi jurisdictional, insufficient tr... Read More about Mapping Capacities for a Community Policing of Cybercrime and Digital Harm.

TB/COVID-19 co-infections within a 3D in vitro imaging system Apr 1, 2021 - Mar 31, 2022
TB/COVID-19 co-infections within a 3D in vitro imaging system

Local Roots and Global Branches: protecting blue carbon ecosystems under community-based management Jun 1, 2021 - Jun 1, 2022
Project Objectives:
1. Strengthen international collaboration in a post-Brexit world to address ongoing climate change impacts.
2. Contribute international learning in Scotland ahead of COP26, reflecting either the COP26 themes... Read More about Local Roots and Global Branches: protecting blue carbon ecosystems under community-based management.

Easter Beltie Ecological Restoration Monitoring Research : 2022-27 Apr 1, 2022 - Mar 31, 2027
Easter Beltie Ecological Restoration Monitoring Research : 2022-27. This project aims to: a) Develop a multi-scale empirical understanding of the impact of nature based solution (NBS) based on hydrological, hydro-geomorphic, biogeochemical an... Read More about Easter Beltie Ecological Restoration Monitoring Research : 2022-27.

MRes with Hibernaian Football Club Oct 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2023
This research project will be embedded within the daily practices of a professional football club at both senior and academy level. The aim of this project will be to bring objectivity and scientific rigor to an existing, in-house, physical profilin... Read More about MRes with Hibernaian Football Club.

Investigating the Effect of Alcohol Concentration on the Perception of Flavour in Spirits and Reduced Alcohol Beverages Oct 1, 2021 - Sep 30, 2022
This project is an MRes project jointly supervised by ENU and the Scotch Whisky Research Institute (SWRI). The project will investigate how reducing alcohol concentration influences the perception of flavour elements in spirit drinks, with the eventu... Read More about Investigating the Effect of Alcohol Concentration on the Perception of Flavour in Spirits and Reduced Alcohol Beverages.

Mental health and substance use care pathways and outcomes for people released from prison Jun 1, 2022 - Mar 31, 2025
Lay summary: It is important that people released from prison get help for mental health and substance use. This will protect their health and help them live life away from crime. People released from prison in Scotland are more likely to die from su... Read More about Mental health and substance use care pathways and outcomes for people released from prison.

Optimizing Citizen-Science Tools for Mangrove Crab Fisheries Management in Brazil Jul 1, 2021 - Nov 30, 2021
NERC funded 'Research Experience Placement' / SUPER DTP

Do iron-oxide nanoparticles contribute to Parkinsons Disease pathology? Oct 1, 2021 - Nov 21, 2022
Anthropogenic iron-oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) detected in ultrafine particulate matter caused by traffic and industrial emissions have increased substantially over time, constituting one of the most serious threats to human health. However, IONPs ha... Read More about Do iron-oxide nanoparticles contribute to Parkinsons Disease pathology?.

Greenock Morton FC Masters by Research project Oct 1, 2021 - Sep 30, 2023
This research project will be embedded within the talent development environment of a professional football club at both senior and academy level. The aim of the project will be to gather data surrounding the motivational attributes and skills releva... Read More about Greenock Morton FC Masters by Research project.

Enhancing the stability and the delivery of lactoferrin for prevention and/or treatment of covid-19 respiratory disease. Feb 14, 2022 - Nov 13, 2023
Lactoferrin (LF) is a glycoprotein which is widely contained in many secretory fluids, mainly milk but also saliva, tears, and nasal secretions. Many scientific reports supported an application of this glycoprotein in the prophylaxis and treatment of... Read More about Enhancing the stability and the delivery of lactoferrin for prevention and/or treatment of covid-19 respiratory disease..

Mountain Biking Data Sonification Sep 1, 2021 - Mar 31, 2023
We are embarking on a collaborative project between Music, the Sports, Exercise, and Health Science Research Group, and the Mountain Bike Centre of Scotland (MTBCOS) in a project encouraging people to be active and creative, with targeted benefits t... Read More about Mountain Biking Data Sonification.

The impact of COVID-19 on the justice voluntary sector Sep 1, 2021 - Aug 31, 2022
The aim of the project is to explore the experiences of third sector criminal justice organisations during the COVID-19 pandemic. We want to understand how organisations and the sector as a whole have been impacted, and how they have adapted in these... Read More about The impact of COVID-19 on the justice voluntary sector.