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Recovery at the Rugby World Cup
Health, Sports & Psychology

Recovery at the Rugby World Cup

...Scotland after such a spectacular opening match against South Africa. Consequently sports performers often employ recovery strategies to speed up and maximise their recovery between matches. Three commonly used strategies are cryotherapy, compression clothing and massage. Cryotherapy Cryotherapy can be defined as the lowering of tissue temperature in order to achieve a...
Migration goes both ways: How Brits changed the world
History & The Arts

Migration goes both ways: How Brits changed the world

...Scotland who made their way to North America settled in the industrial north-east. Compared to migrant groups from elsewhere in Europe, British migrants were relatively highly-skilled, especially in certain up and coming industries in the US, such as textile or steel. British migrants undoubtedly were a great boon to American cities and these industries. New York...
What is Double Jeopardy?
Society, Politics & Law

What is Double Jeopardy?

...Scotland would follow in 2011). In certain, very limited circumstances a person who was acquitted of a crime can now be investigated and put on trial once more. But why was this change made? One of the key reasons is the development of DNA evidence. The ability to match traces at a crime scene to a specific individual has had a huge impact on criminal cases. Some people...
Death is inevitable: But do you need to plan for it?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Death is inevitable: But do you need to plan for it?

...Scotland) includes thinking about the types of treatment you may want near the end of life or stating where you would like to be cared for. This has commonly been advised for people who know they have a life-limiting condition as it can help them identify what is important to them and share that information with those caring for them. If you want to refuse certain...
Seven projects that show we are in a golden age of engineering
Science, Maths & Technology

Seven projects that show we are in a golden age of engineering

...Scotland over the River Forth, is the longest three-tower cable-stayed bridge in the world – and the largest Scottish infrastructure project in a generation. The bridge spans 2.7 kilometres and reaches 210 metres above the water – that’s the height of roughly 48 London buses stacked on top of each other. The superstructure required 35,000 tonnes of steel and around...
How can nature help us meet the climate challenge in towns and cities?
Nature & Environment

How can nature help us meet the climate challenge in towns and cities?

...of emissions or investment in public health and disaster risk reduction infrastructure. References Baka A and Mabon L (2022) ‘Assessing equality in neighbourhood availability of quality green space in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom’ Landscape Research Advance version available online [Screenshot of animation for COP26] Click on the banner to explore the COP26 hub...
London housing protests echo Glasgow rent strikes of 100 years ago
Society, Politics & Law

London housing protests echo Glasgow rent strikes of 100 years ago

...Scotland and beyond. Street-level organisation by working-class women ensured that when court officials arrived to evict those refusing to pay rent, they were met by strong opposition. Sheriff officers were forcibly prevented from entering tenement closes to carry out evictions. When 18 tenants were prosecuted in November 1915 for not paying their rent, it led to huge...
Let’s not talk about dying: Five reasons why people avoid planning for their end-of-life care
Health, Sports & Psychology

Let’s not talk about dying: Five reasons why people avoid planning for their end-of-life care

...Scotland) is care planning for the future. It is thinking about what needs or preferences a person may have in the future in relation to their care. Advance care planning can happen at any time and does not depend on a diagnosis. My research has looked at how these plans are talked about, created, and used in health and social care practice, particularly at the end of...