All Projects (1745)

DISTRO Jan 1, 2015 - Dec 31, 2018
The DISTRO network brings together leading laboratories in Visual Computing and 3D Computer Graphics research across Europe with the aim of training a new generation of scientists, technologists, and entrepreneurs that will move Europe into a leading... Read More about DISTRO.

Glimpse Interactive Wellness Gestures - Prototype Software Jan 10, 2015 - Sep 30, 2015
This project lead by Alistair Lawson aims to create a proof-of-concept demonstrator to show how very specific hand and finger movements can improve a person’s health and address certain problems associated with sedentary behaviours. 

KTP Multiply (UK) Ltd Jul 1, 2015 - Aug 31, 2016
To develop an academically robust and unique consumer insight tool.

Innovate KTP no. 009884

Biofuel potential from potato waste Oct 1, 2014 - Dec 31, 2015
The project aims to make use out of reject potatoes from the food market in Scotland for the production of high value commodity chemicals and biofuels without impacting on food supply and providing a disposal route for the rejected potatoes.
T... Read More about Biofuel potential from potato waste.

To develop an on-line learning course for refresher courses in the Licensed Trade Jan 10, 2015 - Sep 30, 2015
The aim of the  project led by Alistair Lawson of IIDI is  is to investigate the development of a visually stimulating, high quality interactive on-line learning package for refresher courses for the Licensed Trade 

The evolution of social networking and its impact on Career Management Skills Oct 1, 2014 - Nov 16, 2018
In his thesis The role of networking and social media tools during job search: an information behaviour perspective Mowbray explores job search networking amongst 16-24 year olds living in Scotland, and the role of three social media platforms (Faceb... Read More about The evolution of social networking and its impact on Career Management Skills.

CIVITAS CAPITAL Sep 1, 2013 - Oct 31, 2016
The mission of CIVITAS CAPITAL is to contribute significantly to the goals of the EU's Transport White Paper by capitalising systematically on the results of CIVITAS and creating an effective "value chain" for urban mobility innovation. CAPITAL will... Read More about CIVITAS CAPITAL.

PUSH & PULL Mar 1, 2014 - Feb 28, 2017
The project aims to improve urban mobility in European cities by means of parking space management combined with mobility management measures. By introducing paid parking, increasing parking fees, reducing or restraining parking supply or implementin... Read More about PUSH & PULL.

Medical Research Scotland - PhD studentship Sep 1, 2015 - Aug 31, 2019
MS is a prevalent disease in Scotland with some 10000 sufferers, but treatment options are limited and often only partially effective (Gourraud et al., 2012). MS is known to influence quality of life, but little has been reported in the scientific l... Read More about Medical Research Scotland - PhD studentship.

Nursing education: what can perspectives from the social sciences contribute Jan 1, 2015 - Apr 30, 2016
Nursing students care for people from very different backgrounds to their own both in placements during undergraduate training and throughout their careers. Caring for patients requires empathy: seeing the world from others? perspectives. The social... Read More about Nursing education: what can perspectives from the social sciences contribute.

e-FRAIL - Early detection of FRAilty and Illness Oct 1, 2015 - Dec 31, 2016
Scottish Frailty Framework with Mobile Device Capture and Big Data Integration. The proposed innovation will develop and extend the current work into Frailty, with the long term focus on encompassing not only clinical factors, but economic, environme... Read More about e-FRAIL - Early detection of FRAilty and Illness.

Geotechnical analysis of recycled materials for use in a sports environment May 1, 2015 - Dec 31, 2015
The project will investigate the effectiveness of adding crumbed rubber to the site soil as a means of improving soil resilience to wheel loads, resisting erosion and hence reducing maintenance burden. The project will take the form of geotechnical... Read More about Geotechnical analysis of recycled materials for use in a sports environment.

Development of mobile walking device Feb 1, 2014 - Sep 30, 2015
The customer had a prototype made by a FE College that proved inadequate and did not use the appropriate materials. The project will be to re-engineer a prototype using the desired specifications. We will re-design where appropriate, and select suit... Read More about Development of mobile walking device.

CommonLearn Mar 1, 2015 - Oct 31, 2015
The aim of this project led by Alistair Lawson of IIDI is to develop a design for the underlying architecture of a novel virtual learning platform

Spellakit Feasibility Study Mar 1, 2015 - Oct 31, 2015
The overall vision of the Spellakit project is to significantly enhance learner experience and outcomes in English language spelling through an innovative ICT based approach focused on a kinesthetic modelling of strategic spelling skills. Due to its... Read More about Spellakit Feasibility Study.

Energy Ideas Jan 1, 2015 - Jan 31, 2016
Project: extended monitoring and evaluation of the performance of and user satisfaction with air source heat pump installations in older social housing stock

Exploring the patterns of decision-making that influence self-management Dec 1, 2014 - Dec 31, 2015
Exploring the presentation, experiences and patterns of decision making that influence self-management following attendance at an Unscheduled Care consultation.

Honey Hibernation Project Feb 16, 2015 - Dec 31, 2015
The aim of the project is to investigate whether pre-sleep ingestion of honey can improve parameters of sleep and subsequent mood and cognitive performance

Consultation & Evaluation of Local PACE Partnerships Feb 27, 2015 - Jan 22, 2016
Consultation & Evaluation of Local PACE Partnerships

Nanomaterials and wastewater treatment Jan 26, 2015 - Jan 31, 2016
In an attempt to better understand the impact of nanomaterials on waste water treatment, the University will undertake a purposeful environmental hazard assessment, whereby the focus will be to assess pristine nanoparticles, nano-silver, to assess th... Read More about Nanomaterials and wastewater treatment.