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Survey sizes up Forth Valley’s very own Versailles

05 April, 20242024

It was a bold initiative that transformed a rural backwater into a commercial powerhouse, bringing…

Clocks going forward can catch investors napping

05 April, 20242024

Clocks losing an hour in spring significantly affects how investors respond to companies that…

Squirrelpox virus spreads north of central Scotland

05 April, 20242024

Scientists have confirmed the death of a red squirrel from squirrelpox virus in an area previously…

Ceithir cànain a’ coinneachadh ann an leabhar ùr a’ bhàird

04 April, 20242024

Chaidh cruinneachadh bàrdachd a tha air a thaisbeanadh ann an ceithir cànanan a chruthachadh leis a…

Gaelic bard’s book brings together four languages

04 April, 20242024

A collection of poetry which is presented in four languages has been created by the University’s…

Indian biotech alliance to tackle global issues

28 March, 20242024

The University has launched a 10-year strategic partnership with India’s first biotechnology…

Tool detects early signs of motor neuron disease

28 March, 20242024

A technique identifying the signs of motor neuron disease (MND) in humans earlier than current…

Study explores inability to form mental images

27 March, 20242024

People who can’t visualise an image in their mind’s eye are less likely to remember the details of…

Inspiring course set to empower Ukrainian women

27 March, 20242024

Ukrainian women living in Scotland are being invited to apply to join a new scheme that aims to…

Professor elected chair of prestigious academy

26 March, 20242024

The Academy of Medical Sciences has elected Professor Andrew Morris as its new President.