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Clearing the Air: The race to capture carbon from sky and sea
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29 Sep 2023

To mark the end of Scottish Climate Change week we are featuring a guest blog from Paul Robb of Scotland’s Net Zero Technology Centre.

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Supporting Care Experienced Learners – what next?
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21 Aug 2023

Who Cares? Scotland's Chloe Dobson looks at some of the specific actions that could improve higher education for care-experienced people and suggests the next steps forward for better support.

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Award winning Climate Action at Borders College
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09 Aug 2023

Following winning the Climate Action 2030 award at this year’s International Green Gown Awards, Robert Hewitt, Director of Estates and Facilities at Borders College outlines what they’ve been doing to fight climate change.

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The Opportunities for AI in education
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30 Jun 2023

Since its launch, ChatGPT has experienced widespread global uptake and sustained media attention. Dr Alfred Tiley of The Data Lab Innovation Centre explores its potential in education.

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From Armed Force to Workforce
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30 May 2023

SCQF Partnership introduces a new Military Skills and Qualifications Discovery Tool that helps veterans and employers appreciate the value of skills gained through military service.

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Roadshow unlocks funded OU training for businesses
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16 May 2023

David Allen, Senior Partnerships Manager at The Open University in Scotland, gives some further insight into how the University is building meaningful engagements with Scottish businesses.

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Student sport – a life changing season on and off the pitch
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27 Apr 2023

Our guest blog from Scottish Student Sport reports on a highly successful 2022-23 season focused on involvement and inclusivity.

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Award winning tool to help farmers reduce greenhouse gasses
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05 Apr 2023

Professor Pete Smith from The University of Aberdeen was part of Research Project of the Year at the 2022 Herald Awards sponsored by SFC. One year on, he outlines how the project is doing in 2023.

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Out of adversity… came research connections
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20 Mar 2023

Dr Tim Storer, Director of Knowledge Exchange & Impact at the SICSA research pool and Dr Ali McIntosh, Director of SULSA, on a pandemic innovation with growing benefits for research.

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