Projects (208)

Hindsight: Improving awareness through rearward vision Jul 25, 2022 - Oct 25, 2022
While cycling is currently undergoing a period of growth, safety concerns - primarily relating to coexistence with motorised vehicles - remains a significant barrier to participation amongst potential cyclists.

The aim of this project is to deve... Read More about Hindsight: Improving awareness through rearward vision.

A Qualitative exploration of Scottish-Pakistanis experiences of policing. Oct 1, 2020 - Apr 30, 2024
In providing an understanding of the experiences of Scottish Pakistanis, findings will be of significant benefit to policy makers and practitioners, and will assist policing organisations in Scotland to improve their engagement with minorities. This... Read More about A Qualitative exploration of Scottish-Pakistanis experiences of policing..

Uncovering novel effectors of Nrf2 dysregulation in the progression of Alzheimer's Disease May 12, 2020 - Dec 31, 2021
Nrf2 activators show pre-clinical promise in the treatment of several neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD), but exert clinical toxicity. Nrf2 regulates hundreds of anti-oxidant response element (ARE)-containing genes, but th... Read More about Uncovering novel effectors of Nrf2 dysregulation in the progression of Alzheimer's Disease.

Enhancing the stability and the delivery of lactoferrin for prevention and/or treatment of covid-19 respiratory disease. Feb 14, 2022 - Nov 13, 2023
Lactoferrin (LF) is a glycoprotein which is widely contained in many secretory fluids, mainly milk but also saliva, tears, and nasal secretions. Many scientific reports supported an application of this glycoprotein in the prophylaxis and treatment of... Read More about Enhancing the stability and the delivery of lactoferrin for prevention and/or treatment of covid-19 respiratory disease..

Respectful Care-Training needs analysis for midwives in Vietnam Apr 7, 2023 - Jul 31, 2023
Newborns Vietnam (NBV) is a United Kingdom registered charity licensed to operate as a non-governmental organization (NGO) in Vietnam dedicated to reducing neonatal mortality in South East Asia, with a specific focus on Vietnam. NBV have approached E... Read More about Respectful Care-Training needs analysis for midwives in Vietnam.

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - Thrive Together Oct 18, 2024 - Apr 1, 2027
In this stage we will create a platform for people’s voices to be heard through a comprehensive collaborative cross-Scotland consultation process dividing it into north, central and borders so that any changes to services can then take account of the... Read More about The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - Thrive Together.

Scottish Borders – European Capital of MTB Dec 1, 2023 - Dec 1, 2025
Evaluation and project support for the ‘Creating a European Capital of Mountain Biking – Scottish Borders’

UK Trails project Oct 1, 2023 - Sep 30, 2025

Care Homes Appreciative Inquiry into Retention Jun 1, 2022 - Feb 28, 2025
This proposal is for a programme of work that will involve both research and collaborative appreciative inquiry led quality improvement in Lothian care homes, targeted at improving the retention of high-quality frontline care home workers and enhanci... Read More about Care Homes Appreciative Inquiry into Retention.

ExtraCECI: A cluster randomised controlled trial of community-based person-centred enhanced care for people with HIV/AIDS in Ghana May 1, 2024 - Apr 30, 2028
This study focuses on people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) who continue to experience distressing symptoms and concerns, so that even while taking their HIV medications, they still have physical pain and psychological, social and spiritual concerns th... Read More about ExtraCECI: A cluster randomised controlled trial of community-based person-centred enhanced care for people with HIV/AIDS in Ghana.

Algumer Enzyme Protection Dec 2, 2024 - Apr 30, 2025
Solid detergents, such as laundry sheets represent an excellent way to reduce water, waste, storage and transport costs, and packaging. However the manufacturing process of the sheet involves exposure to elevated temperatures to remove the water. Thi... Read More about Algumer Enzyme Protection.

Developing an adoptive regulatory T cell therapy for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis Mar 1, 2021 - Feb 28, 2024
The immune system contains a balance of cells that turn responses ‘on’ and those that turn it ‘off’. When this balance breaks down, inappropriate immune responses can attack healthy tissues causing autoimmune disease, such as rheuma... Read More about Developing an adoptive regulatory T cell therapy for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

ENUclusion Conference: Connecting EDI Research and Action at and by ENU Aug 1, 2026 - Aug 31, 2029
This conference aims to connect and advance EDI research and action at ENU from all disciplines, students, staff, alumni, and our communities of research users. While showcasing and advancing research is a primary goal, we are equally dedicated to hi... Read More about ENUclusion Conference: Connecting EDI Research and Action at and by ENU.

The RECO study: Realist Evaluation of service models and systems for CO- existing serious mental health and substance use conditions. Jan 1, 2020 - Sep 30, 2022
The impact of serious mental health difficulties can be severe, long-lasting, and can seriously affect peoples' lives over a long period of time. It is common for people who experience serious mental health difficulties to have problems with drinking... Read More about The RECO study: Realist Evaluation of service models and systems for CO- existing serious mental health and substance use conditions..

Develop equitable access to practice learning experiences for undergraduate learning disability nursing students, including developing new and non-traditional practice placement settings that reflect emerging roles of learning disability nursing. Dec 1, 2024 - Dec 1, 2026
This project will aim to grow practice placement capacity for undergraduate learning disability nursing students across Scotland, enhancing their experience whilst reducing attrition rates from programmes, with the view to growing the learning disabi... Read More about Develop equitable access to practice learning experiences for undergraduate learning disability nursing students, including developing new and non-traditional practice placement settings that reflect emerging roles of learning disability nursing..

Diversity in research on the skin microbiome’s role in healthy ageing: An exploratory study Jan 6, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025
Harmful disparities exist in skin health and wound healing care which increase morbidity and mortality for people especially those with dark skin tones. This harmful care is largely caused by the gaps in skin research, resulting in limited wider know... Read More about Diversity in research on the skin microbiome’s role in healthy ageing: An exploratory study.

Developing Effective Talent Pathways Using a TDEQ Framework Mar 1, 2025 - Feb 29, 2028
Background
It is well known that parents play an important role in the process of athlete development, often acting as critical stakeholders in facilitating the success or derailment of an athlete. However, this process is typically left to chance a... Read More about Developing Effective Talent Pathways Using a TDEQ Framework.

Transformative Technologies for Enhancing Healthcare Dec 1, 2024 - Nov 30, 2026
The project is to host international cohorts of early-career researchers, which will them to conduct research into the following areas:
•AI-Enabled Falls Prevention Device for Elderly Populations: This research focuses on the design,development, and... Read More about Transformative Technologies for Enhancing Healthcare.

Domestic Abuse: Joining the Dots - an interdisciplinary approach to the impact of domestic abuse Oct 1, 2025 - Sep 30, 2027
An interdisciplinary collaboration to draw together Scottish based researchers, third sector organizations, public bodies (Police Scotland, NHS Scotland, Social Work, Education, Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service) and Scottish Government policy mak... Read More about Domestic Abuse: Joining the Dots - an interdisciplinary approach to the impact of domestic abuse.

Sustainable wild seaweed Jan 1, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025
Investigating the options for the use of seaweed as an alternative source for nanocellulose production for the medical industry.