Part 2 Novel insights, tools and measures to mitigate emerging risks by yeasts in the food chain II Dec 1, 2018 - Mar 31, 2020
This project is to understand the mechanisms responsible for the virulence of food-related yeasts on humans, and to provide tools and recommendations to prevent the release of yeast strains that pose a risk to the population into the food chain.

CupClean - fast coffee cup cleaner Feb 11, 2019 - May 31, 2019
This project is to assist in the research of cleaning coffee cups to a standard acceptable for public use. The research will be used in the development of a product that can be installed in office spaces, which is the first target market.

The aim... Read More about CupClean - fast coffee cup cleaner.

Creating a sustainable, desirable solid and soft product utilising used, previously non �upcycle-able� textiles Feb 1, 2019 - Sep 30, 2020
We?re looking to develop a pet bedding design from re-used bedding material (Sheets, Duvets, Mattresses & Pillows). The idea is to make a product that is highly functional in nature and also well designed to be in line with the premium positioning of... Read More about Creating a sustainable, desirable solid and soft product utilising used, previously non �upcycle-able� textiles.

Incorporating seagrass conservation and restoration into community-based PES projects (Phase 1) Apr 1, 2019 - Mar 31, 2020
The project aims to explore and develop ways in which the C storage function of seagrass meadows can be used to help their conservation, in particular through community-based PES schemes.

Innovative Engineered Bamboo-Timber Composite Materials Sep 1, 2019 - Nov 30, 2020
The proposed project aims to 1) develop an innovative prestressed Bamboo-timber Sandwich Composite Beam; 2)
to improve the I-bone Bamboo-timber Composite Beam with the support of the manufacturing expertise and
capacity from the industry.

Hydrogen Powered Distillery for Orkney May 1, 2019 - Oct 14, 2019
A recent study undertaken under the Energy Technology Partnership (PJ0208-EUB) identified hydrogen energy solutions for a craft distillery based on the Islands of Orkney. The proposed solution of utilising locally generated hydrogen to displace both... Read More about Hydrogen Powered Distillery for Orkney.

beX FCS Fund 18/19 Mar 1, 2019 - Dec 1, 2022
Forestry Commission Scotland funds for Innovation Internships, learning journey and Holz Forum Mutual Placemaking Exercise.
These funds are provided to beX for Innovation Internship, Scholarship or Employability support

Monitoring Of Railway Related Infrastructure Using Optical Fibre Sensors Apr 8, 2019 - Mar 28, 2020
Student Placement Innovation Voucher as continuation of earlier Standard Innovation Voucher in partnership with Geo-Info Ltd.
This project aims to extend the earlier project by assessing the performance of the same optical fibre sensors for full sca... Read More about Monitoring Of Railway Related Infrastructure Using Optical Fibre Sensors.

Construction on Peat Jun 1, 2020 - Mar 31, 2021
Housing Construction on Peatland: Opening up Opportunities and Minimising Disruption through Innovation – Phase 1 Feasibility of Proposed Solutions

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.

Bamboo-Timber Composite Materials for Structural Use Aug 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019
Based on the successful proof-of-concept pioneering timber structures manufactured in the university lab, the proposed project aims to explore the potentials to 1) develop an innovative prestressed Bamboo-timber Sandwich Composite Beam; 2) to improve... Read More about Bamboo-Timber Composite Materials for Structural Use.

CSIC Mass Timber Commercialisaton Dec 1, 2019 - Aug 31, 2021
Edinburgh Napier University to investigate and undertake the following tasks:
• Collate, analyse and summarise their research base on mass timber and its viability as a construction technique for the UK construction industry.
• Update figures aroun... Read More about CSIC Mass Timber Commercialisaton.

Research informed teaching of sustainable development in South Africa: The case of 'Local' Building Materials and their Environmental impacts Apr 1, 2019 - Jun 14, 2023
The study examines the properties and benefits of selected local materials (such as clay and recycled elements) and whether their use as construction materials enhances environmental protection. The rationale for this examination stems from the views... Read More about Research informed teaching of sustainable development in South Africa: The case of 'Local' Building Materials and their Environmental impacts.

Investigating the prevalence and diversity of bacterial endosymbionts in Scottish hoverfly populations May 1, 2021 - Jul 31, 2022
Investigating the prevalence and diversity of bacterial endosymbionts in Scottish hoverfly populations

Optimisation of AirNode mesh nets Sep 1, 2019 - Sep 30, 2020
Urban air quality affects the lives of millions, according to WHO statistics air quality contributes to 6.7% of all deaths worldwide. Managing air quality in urban areas is now a priority for governments. In order to manage air quality and to predic... Read More about Optimisation of AirNode mesh nets.

HyFive - NorthVet Jun 10, 2019 - Dec 9, 2019
This project would facilitate a feasibility study and energy survey for 4 organisations on Orkney, to explore the possibilities of transferring to a low carbon hydrogen fuelled energy system. The overall outcome would be 4 diverse companies offering... Read More about HyFive - NorthVet.

HyFive - OrkneyCheese Jun 10, 2019 - Dec 9, 2019
This project would facilitate a feasibility study and energy survey for 4 organisations on Orkney, to explore the possibilities of transferring to a low carbon hydrogen fuelled energy system. The overall outcome would be 4 diverse companies offering... Read More about HyFive - OrkneyCheese.

HyFive - SheilaFleet Jewellery Jun 10, 2019 - Dec 9, 2019
This project would facilitate a feasibility study and energy survey for 4 organisations on Orkney, to explore the possibilities of transferring to a low carbon hydrogen fuelled energy system. The overall outcome would be 4 diverse companies offering... Read More about HyFive - SheilaFleet Jewellery.

UK-India AMR Partnership Workshop May 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2019
joint UK-India AMR in the environment from antimicrobial manufacturing waste - partnership workshop.

Uncovering the Secrets of the Fairlight: The Device that Revolutionised Pop in the 1980s Jun 1, 2019 - May 31, 2020
This event is a rare opportunity to find out more about a musical instrument that was worth ?100,000 in the 1980s when it was used in the making of records by Afrika Bambaataa, Kate Bush, and Frankie Goes to Hollywood. Researcher Paul Harkins, curato... Read More about Uncovering the Secrets of the Fairlight: The Device that Revolutionised Pop in the 1980s.