TRANSFORM - Education reform project – Improving Research capability in the Sri Lankan Higher Education sector. Apr 1, 2018 - Oct 21, 2019
TRANSFORM - Education reform project – Improving Research capability in the Sri Lankan Higher Education sector.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

“get leave to live”: Nan Shepherd and the canon of Scottish and International Modernism Jan 1, 2019 - Jul 31, 2020
The primary aims of this project are as follows: a) to research in the Nan Shepherd holdings, and archives related to Shepherd’s work, at the University of Aberdeen; b) to consult with several Shepherd experts and writers on her work in order to incr... Read More about “get leave to live”: Nan Shepherd and the canon of Scottish and International Modernism.

MASTS Travel Grant Craig Stenton Aug 1, 2018 - Dec 31, 2018
MASTS Travel Grant for Craig Stenton

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.

The Special Constabulary in Scotland: Enhancing understanding of the motivations, roles and expectations of the Special Constable in Scotland Jan 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019
The number of special constables in Scotland have been dropping in recent years (Police Scotland, 2018), however, little has been done by researchers to explore the reasons behind these rates of attrition and lower levels of recruitment. With special... Read More about The Special Constabulary in Scotland: Enhancing understanding of the motivations, roles and expectations of the Special Constable in Scotland.

Narratives of Scottish Modernism: Christine Orr and Naomi Mitchison Feb 1, 2019 - Jan 31, 2020
The main objective of this project is to conduct archival research that will lead to new and internationally significant academic publications on the literary work of two modern Scottish female authors: Naomi Mitchison and Christine Orr. These public... Read More about Narratives of Scottish Modernism: Christine Orr and Naomi Mitchison.

The Edinburgh Editions of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Jan 1, 2019 - Mar 31, 2021
The works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle have never ? beyond a small number of individual texts ? been published in a scholarly, critical edition. The proposed Research Network, based in Edinburgh, is comprised of the Editorial Board for the Edinburgh Edi... Read More about The Edinburgh Editions of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Isolation & Characterisation of Solventogenic Clostridial Strains from Sustainable Feedstock May 7, 2019 - May 21, 2021
The project will be working in collaboration with the industrial partner (Celtic Renewables LTD) to isolate strains of solvent producing clostridia from sustainable environmental samples which have potential use as proprietary strains in the Celtic R... Read More about Isolation & Characterisation of Solventogenic Clostridial Strains from Sustainable Feedstock.

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.