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Pioneering simpler access to Scotland’s public data
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20 Samh 2024

Professor Roger Halliday is the Chief Executive Officer of Research Data Scotland. Here, he introduces its pioneering new Researcher Access Service.

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Together for equality
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07 Samh 2024

Earlier this year, SFC brought together Scotland’s colleges and universities for a national event to discuss equality outcomes. Here, SFC’s Eilidh Fulton describes how the day went and what was learned from it.

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Realising a ‘brilliant vision’ for Arts and Humanities
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16 Dàmh 2024

The first national graduate school for the Arts and Humanities is 10 years’ old. Professor Claire Squires, and SFC’s Morag Campbell tell the story.

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More medals and memories in Paris
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26 Sult 2024

There have been more medals and memories in Paris for SFC-funded Winning Students 100 scholars and alumni. Brian Welsh brings us up to date in his guest blog.

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BE-ST: A decade of facilitating innovation for the built environment
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25 Sult 2024

As part of Scotland’s Climate Week 2024, Stephen Good, CEO of the SFC-funded innovation centre BE-ST, reflects on 10 years of pushing forward Scotland’s just transition to net zero carbon.

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Building a creative community
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28 Lùna 2024

Professor Melissa Terras reflects on the achievements of the Edinburgh and South of Scotland Creative Informatics Programme.

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Pride at Paris Olympics 2024 for Winning Students 100 scholars and alumni
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22 Lùna 2024

Brian Welsh reflects on the Paris Olympics and successes of Winning Students 100 as well as how to apply to be part of the next generation of athletes.

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Turning the tables – using Reverse Vivas to Demystify the PhD Examination Process
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15 Lùna 2024

Dr Tim Storer from the Scottish Informatics and Computer Science Alliance shares a novel and innovative approach to making the often dreaded PhD viva examination less intimidating for students.

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Net Zero: From Ambition to Reality
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13 Ògmh 2024

Dr Sean Field and Dr Mette High describe the work of the new SFC-funded Scottish Research Alliance for Energy, Homes and Livelihoods (SRAEHL) towards making the changes needed for our future net zero society.

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