Novel insights, tools and measures to mitigate emerging risks by yeasts in the food chain Aug 1, 2017 - Jul 31, 2018
The main goal of 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 yeasts strains that pose a risk to the population into th... Read More about Novel insights, tools and measures to mitigate emerging risks by yeasts in the food chain.

Exploring brokerage activities between Life Science research and teaching communities in UK Higher Education Institutions Mar 1, 2017 - Jul 31, 2018
Teaching-focused academics in UK Life Science departments may experience anxiety about their continued ability to teach undergraduates at Honours level, and postgraduates at Masters and doctoral level, because they are aware that they become increasi... Read More about Exploring brokerage activities between Life Science research and teaching communities in UK Higher Education Institutions.

Gastronomy and Creative Entrepreneurship in Rural Tourism Feb 27, 2017 - Nov 30, 2017
Sustainable landscape management in rural areas requires the creation of opportunities that treat landscapes in the context of their historical, cultural and social factors. The growing popularity of gastronomy efforts, as part of broader sustainable... Read More about Gastronomy and Creative Entrepreneurship in Rural Tourism.

Enduro World Series (EWS) Injury/Illness Performance Project - surveillance study Mar 1, 2017 - Jul 31, 2019
Enduro World Series (EWS) Injury/Illness Performance Project - surveillance study

Effects of aquatic noise on the European sea urchin Echinus esculentus in different temperature contexts May 1, 2017 - Feb 28, 2019
Experiment with single and combined noise and temperature stress treatments

Public confidence & police visibility: a systematic review Sep 1, 2017 - May 31, 2018
This project will entail a systematic literature review of police methods in visible policing to establish the current evidence base in relation to how these affect public confidence. This review will represent the first stage of programme of work in... Read More about Public confidence & police visibility: a systematic review.

Food security for vulnerable populations: the fungal threat Sep 1, 2018 - Sep 30, 2018
This workshop proposal is to challenge and invigorate career-development of the next generation of UK and Brazil scientists, through a unified focus on combatting the fungal threat to global food security.

Effects of Anthropogenic Noise on the Embryogenesis of Squids, Loligo spp. Jul 1, 2017 - Dec 31, 2018
Effects of Anthropogenic Noise on the Embryogenesis of Squids, Loligo spp.

Continuous Monitoring of Marine Soundscapes: Assessing Anthropogenic Noise Near Breeding Seabird Colonies Jul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2019
Continuous Monitoring of Marine Soundscapes: Assessing Anthropogenic Noise Near Breeding Seabird Colonies

Exposure of Marine Invertebrate Larvae to Underwater Speaker Playbacks of Noise Pollution Sources in the Field Jul 1, 2017 - Jul 31, 2019
Exposure of Marine Invertebrate Larvae to Underwater Speaker Playbacks of Noise Pollution Sources in the Field
PhD student Edward Bolger

Senior Visitors to Visitor Attractions Nov 1, 2017 - Feb 28, 2018
This project aims to develop a new and innovative structured visit programme focused on the needs and wants of this increasingly significant older population group. Specifically aimed at the over 75 year old group, this project will evaluate existing... Read More about Senior Visitors to Visitor Attractions.

Exposure of early life stage marine invertebrates to playbacks of marine renewable energy device vibration Jul 1, 2017 - Jul 31, 2019
Exposure of early life stage marine invertebrates to playbacks of marine renewable energy device vibration

Incidence and abundance of hybrid hogweed (H. sphondylium x mantegazzianum) Dec 1, 2017 - Apr 30, 2019
Incidence and abundance of hybrid hogweed (H. sphondylium x mantegazzianum)

Bacteriophage endolysins and novel lipid-degrading proteins as a treatment for Rhodococcus equi infections in foals Oct 1, 2018 - Dec 31, 2019
Rhodococcus equi (Req) is responsible for severe respiratory disease of foals with a major economic impact on the equine industry, and can be endemic on stud farms. In foals under 6 months of age, this bacterial disease manifests as pneumonia, with 3... Read More about Bacteriophage endolysins and novel lipid-degrading proteins as a treatment for Rhodococcus equi infections in foals.

The authority of international criminal law Jun 1, 2018 - Aug 31, 2018
Book project on the authority of international criminal law. The funding would be used to take up the offered position of Visiting Scholar at Columbia University, New York, to benefit from the research environment and discuss my work with others.

Merry-go-round: Draff pretreatments using fermentation-derived solvents Oct 5, 2017 - Feb 28, 2018
The worldwide success of the Whisky Industry provides a considerable supply of biomass-derived waste streams for future use. Sustainable valorisation of these streams will drive additional economic growth in this sector. This project focuses on one o... Read More about Merry-go-round: Draff pretreatments using fermentation-derived solvents.

Towards sustainable textiles � can fungi be used to produce useful textile materials? Feb 1, 2018 - Jul 31, 2018
The textile industry is based largely on the use of cotton, leather and oil derived polymers and these industries are resource intensive and not sustainable. For example, cotton production requires vast quantities of water and is often grown in areas... Read More about Towards sustainable textiles � can fungi be used to produce useful textile materials?.

Justice Analytical Services Call For Proposals - Domestic Abuse and Child Welfare Hearings Research Oct 1, 2018 - May 31, 2022
This research proposes to specifically examine the points of articulation (and dislocation) between civil and criminal law in domestic abuse cases through a specific focus on child contact proceedings to better understand how, if at all, domestic abu... Read More about Justice Analytical Services Call For Proposals - Domestic Abuse and Child Welfare Hearings Research.

Feasibility Study into Factors Affecting the Re-Use of Furniture and Corresponding Design Strategies Jul 15, 2018 - Mar 1, 2019
In the context of reducing raw material usage and establishing Scotland?s capacity for designing and making furniture for re-use, this study aims to:
? establish key factors in consumer decisions to re-use or discard domestic furniture, and
? prop... Read More about Feasibility Study into Factors Affecting the Re-Use of Furniture and Corresponding Design Strategies.

The Wee Tie Company: Innovation Voucher Jan 1, 2018 - May 31, 2018
Development of a working prototype for the "Wee Tie", a new fashion accessory for wearing with open-necked shirts. Our input will be to look at materials and fastening/adjusting mechanisms at the back of the tie.