Scotland is at increasing risk from climate change, a new report published today claims. The report, entitled, ‘How well is Scotland preparing for climate change’, argues that there will be both benefits to Scotland, and risks. It urges the Scottish government to take action to mitigate the impact of climate change. Some of the benefits [...]
Dance against domestic abuse
November 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Scottish Women’s Aid encourages you to put on your dancing shoes for a good cause this Friday. The organisation will hold a special charity ceilidh on November 25, in Edinburgh’s City Chambers. Scottish Women’s Aid celebrates its 35th anniversary with The Belle Star Ceilidh Band providing live entertainment. This event coincides with the beginning of [...]
Edinburgh libraries ‘will not close’
November 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Quashing fears of community library closures, Edinburgh City council assured the public that all Edinburgh libraries will remain open. Across the country campaigners have been fighting to keep libraries open since budget cuts threatened to close some smaller libraries earlier this year. In response to public concerns, the council have published a libraries consultation document [...]
Self-talk in sports helps to improve performance
November 24, 2011 By 1 Comment
Talking to yourself is not always bad, according to a recent study. Sports and exercise psychologist Dr David Tod, from Aberystwyth University, has found that positive self-talk has beneficial effects in sports performance. The study suggests overcoming one’s weaker self is not always easy, even if one regularly engages in sports. Many people often either [...]
Green spaces can improve your quality of life
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Plant a tree, save a life. That’s the idea behind the Green Gym charity. With the help of the Dunfermline and West Fife Community Health Partnership, they aim to improve the lives of patients at Lynebank Hospital by planting trees. The Green Gym charity encourages communities to work together to enhance their local areas by [...]
Stirling Castle inspires new exhibition
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Scottish artist, Iona Leishman, is preparing to launch an exhibition based around Stirling Castle’s turbulent history. The exhibition, entitled Sense of Place, will open on December 2 and celebrates works inspired by the site’s tempestuous history and outstanding built heritage. The colourful mix of real and imagined subject material stretches to around 80 canvases, many [...]
The week so far in Scottish politics
November 24, 2011 By 1 Comment
Squabbles over independence, a fight against sectarianism and donations from lottery winners: this is the week so far in Scottish politics. Listen here: Check back this afternoon for a run down of the first minister’s questions.
Edinburgh Zoo prepares for panda-monium
November 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
by Pamela Paterson Edinburgh Zoo is gearing up for the arrival of two Giant Pandas that are being sent from China for a 10 year stay in Scotland. Tian Tian and Yang Guang are currently in quarantine in China preparing for their 5000 mile journey to Scotland, where they will stay in a purpose-built enclosure [...]
Edinburgh Napier News Day
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Future energy options discussed in Madrid today
November 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
by Natalia Rodríguez Domínguez MixGenera International Conference took place today, from 8:15 to 17:45, in Madrid, Spain. It brought together researchers, engineers and practitioners to analyse the future of electricity supply and other alternative energy sources. The Conference was sponsored by IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES), CIGRÉ (International Council on Large Electric Systems), Red [...]
Arthur’s Seat Brought to Life During Next Festival
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by Silvia Montes As part of the 2012 Festival, Edinburgh’s iconic hill, Arthur’s Seat, will be spectacularly transformed by NVA’s Scottish arts charity and its “Speed of Light” project. “Speed of light” is a national programme of physical and cultural activity. Runners will wear specially designed self powered light suits, animating the hillside with trails [...]
Edinburgh Christmas Market is getting ready
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by Silvia Montes From last Wednesday 9th November, East Princes Street Gardens are being prepared for the Christmas time. Works will last until next Thursday when the Edinburgh Christmas market will open its doors at 10am. Recognised as one of the best cities in the UK to spend Christmas, Edinburgh comes to life in the [...]
Government Makes Loss in Northern Rock Sale
November 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
by Gabriel Neil It has been confirmed that the trading half of Northern Rock will be sold to Richard Branson’s Virgin Money for the sum of £747 million, at a £373 million loss to the taxpayer. Northern Rock was nationalised in 2008 by the Labour government at the start of the international financial crisis, as [...]
Edinburgh High Court: Scot’s Corroboration Laws Contested
November 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
by Kate Thomson Changes in Scots Law were proposed this morning by Lord Carloway in a review of the country’s criminal justice system. He said the proposals “re-cast” the legal system for the 21st century. Scot’s law has long been criticised for being dogmatic in treatment of suspects’ rights. As it stands, suspects do not [...]
The Quest for Robert Louis Stevenson
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A celebration of the life and work of Robert Louis Stevenson kicked off in Edinburgh today. A literary trail of quotes were written on the ground in various locations connected to the Edinburgh born novelist for admirers of his work to follow. Copies of two of his most iconic books, ‘Kidnapped’ and ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ [...]
Merchiston students set up shop
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Merchiston campus has been transformed into a retail haven by 3rd year graphic design students this week. The class project called for students to create a group of original market stalls that were cost effective to run and turned over a profit. The overarching theme of the project is ‘a market environment’ where students aim [...]
The sporting week ahead
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Scottish Premier League Hibernian FC vs Kilmarnock- 19/11/11 at 3pm. Manager-less Hibs take on Kilmarnock at Easter Road in a bottom of the table clash on Saturday. Caretaker boss Billy Brown will be hoping for three points to help his campaign to become full time boss. Dundee United vs Heart of Midlothian- 19/11/11 at 3pm. [...]
Woman sexually assaulted in Meadows
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by Kirsten Hayley Waller Police are still making inquiries after a woman was sexually assaulted in the Meadows on Tuesday morning. The attack took place at roughly 3:30am, somewhere between Melville Drive and Warrender Park Crescent. The woman, aged 19, was attacked by two men, believed to be in their early 20s. After attacking the [...]
Potentially promising new cancer treatment and biomarker
November 17, 2011 By 1 Comment
by Sonja Klein A potential new additional treatment for patients with advanced lung cancer has been found in a collaboration study in Europe. Patients diagnosed with stage III or stage IV lung cancer who have little hope of survival may have renewed hope with a new treatment that is currently being tested at various clinics [...]
Sepp Blatter’s 5 Biggest Gaffes
November 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Sepp Blatter, the man who runs FIFA as a part dictatorship – part clown college, is no stranger to controversy. Whilst his comments about dealing with on-field racism with a handshake are entirely unacceptable, they should not be entirely unexpected. The man makes Boris Johnson look like a safe pair of hands. Here are 5 [...]
The Language of Faces
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By Sam Khan-Mcintyre Psychologists at the University of Edinburgh have found that levels of facial symmetry can show mental decline in men between the ages of 79 and 83. Researchers have discovered that those with less symmetry in their faces are more likely to have an increased slowdown of brainpower. Subjects’ results in reasoning and [...]
Renowned cricket journalist commits suicide
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by Al Muthu Peter Roebuck, noted cricket journalist leaped six storeys to his death from his room at the Southern Sun hotel in Cape Town, South Africa on Saturday. Police visited the 55-year-old former Somerset captain to investigate an allegation of indecent assault against him when he moved towards the window and jumped. A spokesperson announced [...]
Will the Olympics ring true in Edinburgh?
November 17, 2011 By 2 Comments
by Kirsten Hayley Waller The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (LOCOG) is applying to Historic Scotland to place the symbol of the Olympic rings on Edinburgh Castle during August 2012. The rings will measure 8.5m in height and 18m in width, and will be displayed on the north-west rampart of the castle. LOCOG [...]
Thousands of students protest against Spanish education cuts
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by Natalia Rodríguez Domínguez Just three days before the Spanish General Elections, thousands of students and teaching staff from Spanish Universities have taken to the streets in order to protest against education cuts, difficult working conditions and educational reform which is to be implemented by the government in 2015. Spanish students have chosen the International [...]
