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Performance of Greenheart Timber Under Compression Perpendicular to Grain -- Nov. 2019
Report
D'Amico, B., & Dhonju, R. Performance of Greenheart Timber Under Compression Perpendicular to Grain -- Nov. 2019. Gilmour & Aitken Ltd

This report provides results of a series of experimental tests, carried out at the heavy structures lab facility (A25), School of Engineering and the Built Environment. The work has been carried out between October and November 2019 on behalf of G&A... Read More about Performance of Greenheart Timber Under Compression Perpendicular to Grain -- Nov. 2019.

Performance of Greenheart Timber Under Compression Perpendicular to Grain -- Oct. 2018
Report
D'Amico, B., & Dhonju, R. (2018). Performance of Greenheart Timber Under Compression Perpendicular to Grain -- Oct. 2018. Gilmour & Aitken Ltd

This report provides results of a series of experimental tests, carried out at the heavy structures lab facility (A25), School of Engineering and the Built Environment. The work has been carried out in October 2018 on behalf of G&A Ltd. Specific pur... Read More about Performance of Greenheart Timber Under Compression Perpendicular to Grain -- Oct. 2018.

Racking Performance of Timber Framed Walls made by IJM Timber Frame (Phase 1)
Report
D'Amico, B., & Dhonju, R. Racking Performance of Timber Framed Walls made by IJM Timber Frame (Phase 1). IJM Timber Frame

This report describes tests carried out at the heavy structures lab (A25), Edinburgh Napier University on the racking performance of a number of timber framed walls as supplied by IJM Timber Frame Company. The client’s requirements were as follows:... Read More about Racking Performance of Timber Framed Walls made by IJM Timber Frame (Phase 1).

Structural Performance of SmartPly 30mm OSB Flooring System Under Point-Load of 50x50 to BS EN 1195:1998 and BS EN 12871:2013 (Phase 1)
Report
D'Amico, B., & Dhonju, R. Structural Performance of SmartPly 30mm OSB Flooring System Under Point-Load of 50x50 to BS EN 1195:1998 and BS EN 12871:2013 (Phase 1). SmartPly Ltd

This report describes tests carried out at the heavy structures lab (A25), Edinburgh Napier University on a series of flooring systems using 30mm OSB boards supplied by SmartPly Ltd, in June 2018.

The client’s requirements were as follows:

To d... Read More about Structural Performance of SmartPly 30mm OSB Flooring System Under Point-Load of 50x50 to BS EN 1195:1998 and BS EN 12871:2013 (Phase 1).

Structural Performance of SmartPly 30mm OSB Flooring System (Phase 2) Under Point-Load of 50x50 to BS EN 1195:1998 and BS EN 12871:2013
Report
D'Amico, B., & Dhonju, R. Structural Performance of SmartPly 30mm OSB Flooring System (Phase 2) Under Point-Load of 50x50 to BS EN 1195:1998 and BS EN 12871:2013. SmartPly Ltd

This report describes tests carried out at heavy structures lab (A25), Edinburgh Napier University on a series of flooring systems using 30mm OSB boards supplied by SmartPly Ltd, in January 2019.

The client’s requirements were as follows:

To de... Read More about Structural Performance of SmartPly 30mm OSB Flooring System (Phase 2) Under Point-Load of 50x50 to BS EN 1195:1998 and BS EN 12871:2013.

Racking Performance of Light Gauge Steel Frame Walls Made with Smartply OSB3 Sheathing Boards Phase 1: Solid Walls
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D'Amico, B., & Dhonju, R. Racking Performance of Light Gauge Steel Frame Walls Made with Smartply OSB3 Sheathing Boards Phase 1: Solid Walls. SmartPly/SCI

This report describes tests carried out at the heavy structures lab (A25), Edinburgh Napier University on the racking performance of a number of walls made with light gauge steel sections and Smartply OSB3 sheathing boards as supplied by Smartply Eur... Read More about Racking Performance of Light Gauge Steel Frame Walls Made with Smartply OSB3 Sheathing Boards Phase 1: Solid Walls.

Leadership in the public sector: A renewed call to action
Preprint / Working Paper
Grant, K., & Williams, R. Leadership in the public sector: A renewed call to action. Edinburgh

The UK public sector is facing unprecedented challenges, with a growing demand for leaders and leadership to improve the delivery of sustainable public services. This Reflective Learning Paper is co-written by Kirsteen Grant, Associate Professor (Wor... Read More about Leadership in the public sector: A renewed call to action.

Getting the Most Out of Professional Football Academy Opportunities: The Player Experience
Report
Martindale, R., Ivarsson, A., Collins, D., Priestly, D., Green, K., Devaney, D., & Stewart, P. (2020). Getting the Most Out of Professional Football Academy Opportunities: The Player Experience. Arsenal FC

Martindale, R., Ivarsson, A., Collins, D., Priestly, D., Green, K., Devaney, D., & Stewart, P. (2020). Getting the Most Out of Professional Football Academy Opportunities: The Player Experience. Commissioned by Arsenal FC.

Policy Synthesis and Integrative Report on Youth Self-Employment in Europe
Preprint / Working Paper
Sheehan, M., McNamara, A., Ortlieb, R., Weiss, S., Masso, J., Paes, K., Tverdostup, M., Kindsiko, E., Pocztowski, A., Buchelt, B., Pauli, U., González Menéndez, M. C., Cueto, B., Hinks, R., Meager, N., Fohrbeck, A., & Swift, S. Policy Synthesis and Integrative Report on Youth Self-Employment in Europe. Brighton

This report summarises the main objectives and findings underpinning all three deliverables of Work Package 7 (WP7) of the EU STYLE project 'Business start-ups and youth self-employment'. In Europe, the rate of youth unemployment is high (20 per cent... Read More about Policy Synthesis and Integrative Report on Youth Self-Employment in Europe.

Business Start-Ups & Youth Self-Employment. Case Study Findings Synthesis Report
Preprint / Working Paper
McNamara, A., Sheehan, M., Ortlieb, R., Weiss, S., Masso, J., Paes, K., Kindsiko, E., Pocztowski, A., Buchelt, B., Pauli, U., González Menéndez, M. C., Cueto, B., Hinks, R., Meager, N., Swift, S., & Fohrbeck, A. Business Start-Ups & Youth Self-Employment. Case Study Findings Synthesis Report. Brighton

Mc Namara, A. et al. (2016) Business Start-Ups & Youth Self-Employment. Case Study Findings Synthesis Report, STYLE Working Papers, STYLE-WP 7.3. CROME, University of Brighton, Brighton. http://www.style-research.eu/publications/

Mapping Patterns of Self Employment: Secondary Analysis Synthesis Report
Preprint / Working Paper
Masso, J., Tverdostrup, M., Sheehan, M., McNamara, A., Ortlieb, R., Weiss, S., Pocztowski, A., Buchelt, B., Pauli, U., González, M. C., Cueto, B., Hinks, R., Meager, N., & Fohrbeck, A. Mapping Patterns of Self Employment: Secondary Analysis Synthesis Report. Brighton

Part of this research project (Task 1) provided an overview of the policy literature on selfemployment and entrepreneurship in Europe where emphasis was placed on differentiating between self-employment and entrepreneurship, the key policies at EU an... Read More about Mapping Patterns of Self Employment: Secondary Analysis Synthesis Report.

Business Start-Ups & Youth Self-Employment: A Policy Literature Review Synthesis Report
Preprint / Working Paper
Sheehan, M., & McNamara, A. Business Start-Ups & Youth Self-Employment: A Policy Literature Review Synthesis Report. Brighton

This report provides an overview of the policy literature on self-employment and entrepreneurship, focusing on young people in Europe with a particular focus on six European Union (EU, hereafter) Member States: Estonia, Germany, Ireland, Poland, Spai... Read More about Business Start-Ups & Youth Self-Employment: A Policy Literature Review Synthesis Report.

Piloting ‘Creative Musicianship’ in Scotland: An analysis of the experiences of students and teachers
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Moir, Z., & Stillie, B. Piloting ‘Creative Musicianship’ in Scotland: An analysis of the experiences of students and teachers. Presented at International Society for Music Education World Conference, Helsinki

Moir, Z., & Stillie, B. (in press). Piloting ‘Creative Musicianship’ in Scotland: An analysis of the experiences of students and teachers. Journal of Popular Music Education.

Assessment App
Digital Artefact
Cochrane, R. Assessment App. [Concept storyboard artwork]

Digital Assessment system

'Public Confidence & Police Visibility: a Review’ in Scottish Institute for Policing Research Annual Report 2017-18
Preprint / Working Paper
Hail, Y., Aston, E., O'Neill, M., & Thomson, I. 'Public Confidence & Police Visibility: a Review’ in Scottish Institute for Policing Research Annual Report 2017-18

The focus for this project emerged from ongoing collaborations between the academic researchers and Police Scotland from within two of the internal Police Scotland governance groups for stop and search (the Research and Operational Review Group (REOR... Read More about 'Public Confidence & Police Visibility: a Review’ in Scottish Institute for Policing Research Annual Report 2017-18.

Psychological support and behaviour change interventions during the perioperative period for people with a cancer diagnosis; Consensus statements for use from Macmillan, The Royal College of Anaesthetists and the National Institute for Health Research
Preprint / Working Paper
Copeland, R. J., Campbell, A., Danjoux, G., Grimmett, C., Hyman, P., Humphreys, L., Roberts, A., Rosario, D., & Simcock, R. Psychological support and behaviour change interventions during the perioperative period for people with a cancer diagnosis; Consensus statements for use from Macmillan, The Royal College of Anaesthetists and the National Institute for Health Research

There is an emerging evidence base for the value of physical and psychosocial interventions for people with cancer around the time of diagnosis and first treatment. Recent systematic reviews have identified that prehabilitation has the potential to p... Read More about Psychological support and behaviour change interventions during the perioperative period for people with a cancer diagnosis; Consensus statements for use from Macmillan, The Royal College of Anaesthetists and the National Institute for Health Research.

Strategic Report on Improving Academic Integrity at Edinburgh Napier
Report
Khaleel, F., Harte, P., & Bews, R. Strategic Report on Improving Academic Integrity at Edinburgh Napier. Edinburgh: Edinburgh Napier University

This report outlines recommendations that are the result of the analysis of academic misconduct cases, discussion with Heads of Learning and Teaching on inclusion of academic integrity within learning and teaching, along with the discussion at Univer... Read More about Strategic Report on Improving Academic Integrity at Edinburgh Napier.