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Solar panels and other renewables on people's homes, better insulation and a 'smart' electricity grid provide solutions to climate and energy crises (2023)
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Ryan, D. (2023). Solar panels and other renewables on people's homes, better insulation and a 'smart' electricity grid provide solutions to climate and energy crises

Recent events have highlighted the folly of over-reliance on imported oil and gas. However, it’s important that we don’t lose sight of this knowledge so that it disappears once priorities change, like a passing fad. A long-term commitment to a transi... Read More about Solar panels and other renewables on people's homes, better insulation and a 'smart' electricity grid provide solutions to climate and energy crises.

The role of early Channel 4 commissions in the development of the freelance film and television workforce in Scotland (2022)
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Correia, N. (2022). The role of early Channel 4 commissions in the development of the freelance film and television workforce in Scotland. London

The launch of Channel 4 in 1982 coincided with a period of fundamental change in the Scottish film and television sector. Prior to that, local production activity in Scotland had been limited. The institutional landscape to foster indigenous filmmaki... Read More about The role of early Channel 4 commissions in the development of the freelance film and television workforce in Scotland.

We can make festivals fit for the climate change fight (2022)
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Kerr, G., & Ali-Knight, J. (2022). We can make festivals fit for the climate change fight. The Scotsman

As world leaders gather for COP27 in Egypt to discuss how we keep temperature rises below catastrophic levels, people may well be thinking about how they can do their bit at home and in their work. For those who put on festivals, by their nature draw... Read More about We can make festivals fit for the climate change fight.

From Sighthill to the Superbowl? Young Napier Knights make moves in American football (2022)
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Laird, P. (2022). From Sighthill to the Superbowl? Young Napier Knights make moves in American football. Edinburgh

Edinburgh Napier Knights, the university’s American football team, is celebrating the achievement of breakthrough quarterback Cameron Dunn - one of several young players who are making moves towards playing the sport professionally.

The 20-year-ol... Read More about From Sighthill to the Superbowl? Young Napier Knights make moves in American football.

Digital social events worked well for people living with dementia (2022)
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Kerr, G. (2022). Digital social events worked well for people living with dementia

Approximately 90,000 people in Scotland are currently living with dementia. This progressive disorder affects how the brain works; and our ability to remember, think and reason. Symptoms accompany several diseases affecting the brain, including Alzhe... Read More about Digital social events worked well for people living with dementia.

Can The Bad Dogs Of Brewing Be Tamed - The Courier Opinion (2022)
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Clarke, D., & Patrick, H. (2022). Can The Bad Dogs Of Brewing Be Tamed - The Courier Opinion

An opinion piece on the future of Brewdog following continued controversy surrounding employment practices and working culture at the brewer.

Are we on the road to sustainable freight transport? (2021)
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Zhang, S., & Plant, E. (2021). Are we on the road to sustainable freight transport?

Analysis: To decarbonise road freight transport, researchers have been working on decoupling the link of economic growth to logistics emissions through operational efficiency and technology.

Designing online assessment to prevent academic misconduct (2021)
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Harte, P., & Khaleel, F. (2021). Designing online assessment to prevent academic misconduct. https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/designing-online-assessment-prevent-academic-misconduct

Traditional proctored exams rarely work when teaching online so instructors must rely on careful assessment design to minimise the opportunity and temptation to cheat, explain Patrick Harte and Fawad Khaleel

Available at:

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