The local provision of restorative justice in Scotland: an exploratory empirical study Sep 1, 2018 - Sep 30, 2019
This research project consists of an exploratory qualitative study on the provision of restorative justice (RJ) services in Scotland at the level of local authorities. RJ is a process of facilitated dialogue between a crime victim and relevant offend... Read More about The local provision of restorative justice in Scotland: an exploratory empirical study.

Administrative Data Research Centres 2018 Nov 1, 2018 - Mar 31, 2022
Administrative data (that is, information collected primarily for administrative purposes) has long contributed to central government and other statistics. However in the last 15-20 years, technological advancement has seen something of a revolution... Read More about Administrative Data Research Centres 2018.

The influence of aerobic exercise training to attenuate chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity and vascular dysfunction in breast cancer and leukaemia patients Oct 1, 2018 - Sep 30, 2021
This project will be based in the Sport, Exercise and Health Research theme within the School of Applied Sciences, and is led by Dr. Mark Ross, Miss Karen Campbell and Professor Geraint Florida-James and is investigating the effect of exercise on che... Read More about The influence of aerobic exercise training to attenuate chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity and vascular dysfunction in breast cancer and leukaemia patients.

Optimising Hepatitis C Treatment for People Who Inject Drugs: Developing a GP-led Patient Pathway. Jul 1, 2019 - Sep 30, 2021
Approximately 37,000 people are infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) in Scotland, with over 85% of infections in people who inject, or have injected drugs (PWID). Treatment for HCV is simple, tolerable and effective, yet the current annual rate... Read More about Optimising Hepatitis C Treatment for People Who Inject Drugs: Developing a GP-led Patient Pathway..

How can we direct military veteran�s spouses to the most appropriate welfare organisations for their needs? Jun 25, 2018 - Aug 31, 2018
Undergrad vacation scholarship. Study includes online survey of spouses experiences of seeking help with issues arising from military service of partner, and levels of success and critique. Also a systematic mapping and critique of online welfare pro... Read More about How can we direct military veteran�s spouses to the most appropriate welfare organisations for their needs?.

The prevalence of antibiotic resistance pathogen E. coli in Scottish surface waters Oct 1, 2019 - Sep 30, 2023
The alarming rise in resistance to antibiotics is now widely accepted as being one of the most serious public health crises we face today. The use and overuse of antibiotics in human and animal medicine and especially the overuse in animal food produ... Read More about The prevalence of antibiotic resistance pathogen E. coli in Scottish surface waters.

Direct and paracrine effects of Chlamydia infection on decidualisation of endometrial stromal cells Jun 1, 2018 - Aug 31, 2018
SRF summer studentship

What makes him so special? Investigating the role of self-regulated learning in optimising player development opportunities within a Scottish football academy Oct 1, 2018 - Sep 30, 2020
The Project is a two-stage plan. Stage 1 will consist of developing an understanding of the role that self regulated learning has in the academy experience. Three studies would investigate how self regulated learning and the development environment i... Read More about What makes him so special? Investigating the role of self-regulated learning in optimising player development opportunities within a Scottish football academy.

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) post perinatal loss: investigating final details for pilot trial and feasibility study Mar 1, 2019 - Aug 31, 2019
Approximately 3,500 women in the UK experience the trauma of perinatal loss each year. Up to 39% go on to develop perinatal PTSD. There is no effective treatment for these women, but EMDR is effective in reducing PTSD symptoms in other populations. D... Read More about Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) post perinatal loss: investigating final details for pilot trial and feasibility study.

Young people's expectations of work and readiness of the workplace: Two sides of the same coin? Aug 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2021
The aim of this research is to examine high-potential Generation-Z’s (young people aged 16-18 years in full-time education who demonstrate key leadership qualities and attributes) expectations of work and the contemporary workplace. The expectations... Read More about Young people's expectations of work and readiness of the workplace: Two sides of the same coin?.

Twenty Years of the Scottish Parliament: Critical Reflection on the Development of Child and Family Law Dec 1, 2018 - Aug 1, 2020
2019 marks the 20th anniversary of the re-establishment of the Scottish Parliament. This project involves the creation of a workshop series about law-making for children and their families by the Scottish Parliament since 1999. It will involve acad... Read More about Twenty Years of the Scottish Parliament: Critical Reflection on the Development of Child and Family Law.

Understanding and Maximising the Roles and Contributions of NHS Chaplains across UK Mar 1, 2019 - Aug 31, 2019
The NHS in the UK employs an estimated 1,500+ chaplains. Chaplains deliver specialist spiritual care to patients and staff across the NHS, offering comfort to those of all faith and none. Despite the number and cost of chaplains, their role and how t... Read More about Understanding and Maximising the Roles and Contributions of NHS Chaplains across UK.

JIGSAW-E: Joint implementation of Guidelines for Osteoarthritis in Western Europe Jan 1, 2018 - Dec 31, 2018
In the EU OA is primarily managed in primary care, yet delivery of quality OA care is highly variable within and between countries. International guidelines for OA recommend core treatments, such as written information and advice on exercise and phy... Read More about JIGSAW-E: Joint implementation of Guidelines for Osteoarthritis in Western Europe.

Formal evaluation of evolutionary facial composite systems May 1, 2019 - Oct 31, 2022
Formal evaluation of Evolutionary facial comoposite systems for SPA and police Scotland. Project will evaluate the efficacy of two systems for specialist operator use. Evaluation will determine potential of each system for app development for fron... Read More about Formal evaluation of evolutionary facial composite systems.

Developing a behavioural intervention to increase lay-people's intentions to initiate CPR in the event of Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA) Nov 1, 2019 - Oct 31, 2020
This project aims to increase the number of people who survive after an "out of hospital cardiac arrest" by helping make
sure that people who are trained in resuscitation feel able and confident enough to help. We will do this using text messages
t... Read More about Developing a behavioural intervention to increase lay-people's intentions to initiate CPR in the event of Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA).

The role of NamA in L. monocytogenes virulence gene expression Jun 3, 2019 - Jul 31, 2020
Student Placement Scholarship 2019. Provides up to 8 weeks of paid laboratory experience for an undergraduate student.

Scottish Parliament Research Project: Family Law (Scotland) Bill 2019 Jun 1, 2019 - Sep 30, 2019
The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body is seeking to award a contract for research on behalf of the Justice Committee.

The Family Law (Scotland) Bill (?the Bill?) is due to be introduced this year. The Justice Committee is likely to be appoint... Read More about Scottish Parliament Research Project: Family Law (Scotland) Bill 2019.

Can exposure to excess androgen during fetal life increase risk of hepatic disease in male offspring? Jun 17, 2019 - Aug 9, 2019
Background
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition. Hyperandrogenaemia characterises PCOS, and is considered an ?in utero environmental programmer? of PCOS in female offspring. Male offspring from PCOS patients develop dyslipidaemia... Read More about Can exposure to excess androgen during fetal life increase risk of hepatic disease in male offspring?.

Care Home Data Platform Jul 1, 2019 - Jul 31, 2021
Care home research to develope a data and innovation platform to support inclusive, person-centred research in care homes in Lothian

Capturing the insights of parents of athletes in performance pathways Aug 1, 2019 - Feb 28, 2021
The Project
sportscotland is looking to contract a researcher to deliver an online survey and 6 focus groups with parents of performance pathway athletes from 4-6 sports, representing team, individual, combat and target orientated sports.

The re... Read More about Capturing the insights of parents of athletes in performance pathways.