Inverewe Night Trail - Follow-On Voucher Jun 1, 2018 - Jan 31, 2020
This project is to develop innovative system of creative lighting and projection to underpin a new tourism initiative at NTS Inverewe Gardens.

The authority of international criminal law Jun 1, 2018 - May 31, 2019
This research project aims to provide a theory of authority in international criminal law. The question explored by the project overall is what authority international criminal law possesses, and from where it derives, to offer a better understanding... Read More about The authority of international criminal law.

Isolation of industrial strains from spent grain used for whisky production residues Jun 4, 2018 - Aug 3, 2018
The aim of the project would be to determine if an ABE-producing clostridium strain could be isolated from these novel drinks industry by-products

Quantifying and reducing the environmental footprint of crab meat processing and scoping for bioactive compounds – a preliminary study Feb 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019
The project is to investigate the quantity and environmental footprint of shell residues produced by the crab meat processing "industry" (i.e. local households) in Mamanguape River Estuary and Brejinho Village, Marcacao, Paraiba, Brazil.
To ensure t... Read More about Quantifying and reducing the environmental footprint of crab meat processing and scoping for bioactive compounds – a preliminary study.

Identity, Transitions and Support: Processes of Desistance among Ex-Military Personnel in Custody Jan 1, 2019 - Jan 31, 2020
Increasingly in Scottish criminal justice, ‘desistance’ is regarded as central to supporting a reduction and cessation in offending. This approach, which places the offender at the centre of their process of change and emphasises the importance of pe... Read More about Identity, Transitions and Support: Processes of Desistance among Ex-Military Personnel in Custody.

The influence of hegemonic masculinity on dietary preferences for meat. A cross-sectional study of adult men in Scotland. Sep 1, 2018 - Aug 31, 2019
The aim of this research is to examine the effects of hegemonic masculinity on meat consumption and willingness to adopt a more plant based diet. Hegemonic masculinity refers to socially prescribed norms of stoicism, seeking dominance, and being powe... Read More about The influence of hegemonic masculinity on dietary preferences for meat. A cross-sectional study of adult men in Scotland..

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.

As Good as (G)Old? Comparing Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services of Restored and Natural Mangrove Forests in the Wallacea Region Nov 14, 2018 - Mar 31, 2022
Mangrove forests are unique intertidal ecosystems connecting the land- and seascape. They provide habitat to terrestrial and marine species, sustain the livelihoods of millions of mostly poor people globally, and are considered as high priority habit... Read More about As Good as (G)Old? Comparing Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services of Restored and Natural Mangrove Forests in the Wallacea Region.

Revealing fair and actionable knowledge from data to support women's inclusion in transport systems Nov 1, 2018 - Jan 31, 2022
Current transport systems do not sufficiently take into account physical and social characteristics of women in the design of products and services, and in fostering women’s employability in the industry. Technologies such as data mining and analytic... Read More about Revealing fair and actionable knowledge from data to support women's inclusion in transport systems.

Development of an innovative grid-scale energy storage to push UK and China renewables Sep 1, 2018 - Jan 31, 2025
Wind and solar energy holds a lot of promise when it comes to replace the conventional energy sources such as fossil fuels and coal. However, there is one problem: How do we store solar and wind energy for times where wind doesn’t blow or sun doesn’t... Read More about Development of an innovative grid-scale energy storage to push UK and China renewables.

Scotland Futures Forum Film May 1, 2018 - Apr 30, 2019
The "Our Future Scotland" Film has been commissioned by the Scotland Future's Forum at the Scottish Parliament. The film will be showcased at the Parliament on 16th May 2018 and form the basis of an online interactive experience.
The project has... Read More about Scotland Futures Forum Film.

My Bonnie Coo Jun 1, 2018 - Jul 31, 2018
The aim of this project is to design and prototype a new, flatpack, low carbon home accessory for the Scottish tourist, domestic and export markets, using an eco-friendly alternative to medium density fibreboard (MDF), and appropriate Scottish innova... Read More about My Bonnie Coo.

Microlanding - Symbiont transmission in early life stages of mangrove crabs Apr 1, 2019 - Mar 31, 2022
The 'Microlanding' project aims to unravel the nature, topological interactions, dynamics and functions of the bacterial symbionts associated with mangrove crabs' gills in relation to the evolution from water to land. We have designed a multifaceted... Read More about Microlanding - Symbiont transmission in early life stages of mangrove crabs.

Circular design of emergency sheltering for Africa: a holistic approach Jul 1, 2018 - Jul 31, 2019
Africa is the continent with the highest number of displaced people due to wars, humanitarian crises, resource scarcity, and extreme climate events. Emergency sheltering always sets out with the best intention of being a temporary solution but, in mo... Read More about Circular design of emergency sheltering for Africa: a holistic approach.

North Lands Creative Jun 12, 2019 - Dec 11, 2019
North Lands Creative is the only open access dedicated glass studio in Scotland and one of a very small number in Europe.
Sustainability, perceived environmental impact and cost prevent the facility being used to its full potential and is restricti... Read More about North Lands Creative.

Tenement refurbishment trial Jan 14, 2019 - Feb 29, 2020
Thermal pre & post intervention trial evaluation of tenements in Central belt of Scotland. The trials will document and measure the process of surveying the dwelling, conduct U-value, thermography and desktop evaluations of the pre and post stages of... Read More about Tenement refurbishment trial.

Smart Textiles: Lit Lace for Performance Jul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019
Smart Textiles: Lit Lace for performance, is one of twenty four projects funded by the second WEAR (Wearable technologists Engage with Artists for Responsible Innovation) Sustain call.
WEAR is part of a two year, ?3m project, funded by the European... Read More about Smart Textiles: Lit Lace for Performance.

Secondary Glazing SME support Sep 1, 2018 - Jan 31, 2019
The project is designed to reduce material wastage, develop new surveying, and installation processes and develop a suite of new products (or sub-product types) that can be more readily applied to a specific age/type of window. This will have signifi... Read More about Secondary Glazing SME support.

MAST Travel grant - M Wale Jul 2, 2018 - Jul 31, 2019
MAST Travel grant

FutureJewels - Playfully Interactive Wearables for Health and Wellbeing Mar 21, 2018 - Oct 15, 2018
The project focuses on the creation of responsive, wearable objects that create playful interactions by sensing bodily and environmental stimuli, and expressing these through activating elements that consist of colour changing chromic smart materials... Read More about FutureJewels - Playfully Interactive Wearables for Health and Wellbeing.