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Athletes running along a red track on a sunny day

ǿմý Produces Official Impact Report on Orkney 2025 Island Games

By Andy Golightly -

A major new report led by ǿմý has revealed the significant economic, social and cultural impact of the Orkney 2025 International Island Games, the largest event ever hosted by Orkney.

Community members underneath tall trees in a forest

Why Community Voices Matter in Sustainability Projects

By Clara Sutherland-Maurillon, Internal Communications Officer -

When it comes to tackling climate change, technology alone isn’t enough. The real question is: how do we make sure these solutions work for the people they’re meant to serve?

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Curious Minds: A Celebration of the Vibrant Research Community at ǿմý

By Curious Minds Festival Team -

In June, the ǿմý community celebrated its very first Curious Minds Research Festival. Taking place on Thursday 19 and Friday 20 June, the festival showcased some of the exciting, diverse and impactful research taking place across the University, while also acting as a platform for networking and knowledge exchange.

An image collation of the conference at ǿմý

RSA Fellows gather for conference on Designing for Society for Life and Sustainability

By Nicolas Maulet, SFHEA, Law Lecturer - Energy Law and Policy, School of Law and Social Sciences -

At times marked by unprecedented multilateral and environmental challenges, the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA) was welcomed by ǿմý’s School of Law and Social Sciences for an afternoon of conference bringing together RSA fellows and members of the public from across the North East of Scotland.

Professor Mamdud Hossain speaking at a podium

Vital contribution made by ǿմý research highlighted in Berlin

By Professor Mamdud Hossain, School of Computing, Engineering and Technology -

Professor Mamdud Hossain from ǿմý’s School of Computing, Engineering and Technology has been reflecting on a recent trip to Berlin where he was highlighting some of the research taking place at the University which is helping moves towards greener forms of energy.

Dr David Smith

Learning about the fascinating and scary world of incels

By Dr David Smith -

Dr David Smith, a Psychology Lecturer from The School of Law and Social Sciences, has written for The Metro newspaper about his research on the incel community and speaking to those men who are part of it...

Michele Victoria

ǿմý success at prestigious annual CICES event

By Michele Victoria, Lecturer, Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment -

As Chair of the Sustainability Committee of the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES), it was a privilege to launch the White Paper on Sustainability at the CICES Annual Dinner at the iconic King's College in Cambridge on 20 September 2024.

Dr Antonella Tonna giving her presentation

Pharmacy Lecturer makes presentation to Council of Europe committee

By Dr Antonella Tonna, Senior Lecturer The School of Pharmacy, Applied Sciences and Public Health -

Dr Antonella Tonna, Senior Lecturer from The School of Pharmacy, Applied Sciences and Public Health, has written a piece on her online presentation about antimicrobial resistance at the European Committee on Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Care.

Illustration of the SIWB research drum

Welcome to the latest ǿմý Research Magazine

By Professor Sarah Pedersen, Dean of the Graduate School -

I am delighted to welcome you to the latest issue of ǿմý Research Magazine, and particularly pleased to be introducing an issue packed with news about some of the doctoral projects being undertaken at ǿմý.

ǿմý staff at the conference

Scottish Psychology Conference: A resounding success

By Dr Katrina Forbes-McKay, Psychology Lecturer, School of Law and Social Sciences -

“You don’t have to be great to start, but you do have to start to be great”, said Zig Ziglar.