All Projects (1703)

Creative Coin Aug 1, 2021 - Jul 21, 2022
This project uses data and technology to design a “Creative Coin”, an alternative currency as a method for exploring the contributory value of the Creative Industries to a Circular Economy.

ChargeBreak - Electric Vehicle Suitability Tool Aug 23, 2021 - Dec 31, 2021
This partnership will deliver a tool which utilises Big Data processes and methodologies to simplify the selection of EVs. This will enable uptake of EVs across commercial fleets in a manner which is open to use by all across business sectors and ind... Read More about ChargeBreak - Electric Vehicle Suitability Tool.

iMAgery focused therapy for PSychosis (iMAPS-2): A feasibility randomised controlled trial Jan 6, 2022 - Dec 31, 2023
Our research aims to improve the current treatments for people with psychosis and schizophrenia. Our main aim is to assess
whether it is feasible to conduct a randomised trial to examine the (clinical and cost) effectiveness of an imagery focu... Read More about iMAgery focused therapy for PSychosis (iMAPS-2): A feasibility randomised controlled trial.

Scottish community radio journalistic skills assessment Nov 1, 2021 - Mar 31, 2023
The objective of the project is to assess the needs of community radio volunteers in Scotland, so that they can assume a bigger role in local news provision. Previous research by the applicant has established that the majority of Community radio stat... Read More about Scottish community radio journalistic skills assessment.

Dr David Summers Trust PhD Studentship: 'Slip out of darkness': A Study of Contemporary Queer Scottish Poetry Oct 1, 2021 - Sep 30, 2026
This PhD project will synthesise Scottish literary studies, Queer theory and the developing socio-cultural contexts of modern Scottish society, to investigate a range of queer Scottish poets.

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Modelling for the Design of Spill-proof Coffee Cup Lid Aug 1, 2021 - Jan 31, 2022
The project team conducted CFD modelling for the Design of Spill-proof Coffee Cup lid designed and patented by SipSecure Ltd. The results of the numerical simulation will be utilised the product designer to optimise the current design and the simulat... Read More about Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Modelling for the Design of Spill-proof Coffee Cup Lid.

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?.

Computational analysis of a zero-carbon hydrogen fuelled thermal engine for heavy duty transport applications Oct 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022
Two types of transport which are currently challenging to decarbonize and electrify are heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) and ships. HDVs and ships are predominantly powered by compression ignition (CI) engines fueled with diesel. Hydrogen use in CI engines... Read More about Computational analysis of a zero-carbon hydrogen fuelled thermal engine for heavy duty transport applications.

SIRT 2021-2022 (WP1&2) Sep 1, 2021 - Aug 31, 2022
Our research activities are focused on understanding the physical and mechanical properties of wood and how these affect its performance in different applications. Our main aim is to better understand how the management site, and climate, of forests... Read More about SIRT 2021-2022 (WP1&2).

MORE RESPECT: A Randomised controlled trial of a sexual health promotion intervention for people with severe mental illness delivered in community mental health settin Sep 1, 2022 - Sep 30, 2026
This study focuses on people with severe mental illness (SMI) which includes problems like bipolar affective disorder, psychosis and other long-term problems that severely impact on daily activities. It is recognised that people... Read More about MORE RESPECT: A Randomised controlled trial of a sexual health promotion intervention for people with severe mental illness delivered in community mental health settin.

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..

A critical evaluation of large scale direct-drive wind turbine electrical machines manufacturing techniques considering sustainability aspects and recyclability issues Nov 22, 2021 - Sep 21, 2022
Direct-driven generators are low speed machines requiring robust and heavy supporting structures capable of withstanding a demanding set of loads. It has been reported that at least 2/3 of the total machine mass corresponds to the supporting structur... Read More about A critical evaluation of large scale direct-drive wind turbine electrical machines manufacturing techniques considering sustainability aspects and recyclability issues.

Researching and proposing a standard rule of responsibility for embodied carbon emissions through the value chain Oct 1, 2021 - Sep 30, 2026
Researching and proposing a standard rule of responsibility for embodied carbon emissions through the value chain

Golf Scorecard Software & Electronics Oct 1, 2021 - Mar 31, 2022
To digitise the scorecard for game of golf for a company.

Texonomy Prize Challenge - British Council Researchers Link Climate Challenge Aug 1, 2021 - Aug 31, 2022
The project is funded by British Council and led by Northumbria University at Newcastle. It is part of the "Researcher Link Climate Challenge" funding to establish links between early career researchers in the UK and Pakistan universities with the ai... Read More about Texonomy Prize Challenge - British Council Researchers Link Climate Challenge.

Explore the perception of nurses about potential occupational exposure to cytotoxic drugs Jan 1, 2022 - Apr 30, 2024
Delivering cancer treatment to patients either in hospital or at home requires health and safety regulation because the drug is classed as toxic to body cells and when exposed to the treatment it can be hazardous to an individual’s health. Treatment... Read More about Explore the perception of nurses about potential occupational exposure to cytotoxic drugs.

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.

Scoping an AI Powered Peer Advice System for Creative Freelancers Nov 1, 2021 - Sep 30, 2022
The aim of this project is to conduct an enhanced scoping exercise to establish the feasibility and parameters of creating an AI powered system (such as a ‘chatbot’) to offer advice to creative freelancers on common contracting questions, such as pri... Read More about Scoping an AI Powered Peer Advice System for Creative Freelancers.

Essential Evidence 4 Scotland (3) Oct 1, 2021 - Sep 30, 2022
Such concise summarisation of sustainable transport-related topics is part of what is known of as Translational research. This tool can be powerful in providing practitioners with targeted evidence summaries when they have neither time, knowledge of,... Read More about Essential Evidence 4 Scotland (3).