Beavers bring environmental benefits
Beavers are beneficial to the Scottish environment, say academics from The University of Stirling.
Ecology
Feb 16, 2016
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Customer-owned banks are safer in a crisis, says professor
(Phys.org) —Financial co-operatives fared better than investor-owned banks during the global recession, according to a recent report by a University of Stirling academic.
Economics & Business
Apr 15, 2013
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Understanding the cheese paradox: Why do vegetarians eat animal products?
A new study by the University of Stirling has sought to understand why vegetarians consume non-meat animal products despite their concerns that animal agricultural production can be cruel.
Social Sciences
Jul 25, 2023
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New data show employee owned businesses deliver an 8 to 12% productivity boost
New research suggests the fast-growing UK employee ownership sector is markedly outperforming the UK's national productivity trend while simultaneously contributing to employee well-being, fair pay, community resilience and ...
Economics & Business
Oct 20, 2023
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Scotland's widening inequality highlighted by economists
The gap between rich and poor in Scotland has widened since 1997, according to two leading economists at the University of Stirling.
Social Sciences
Jun 19, 2015
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Study shows new potential of fish by-products
Fish farming by-products have the potential to increase the sustainability of aquaculture, and contribute to other sectors—such as food, diet supplements, animal feed and cosmetics, according to a new study.
Agriculture
Nov 30, 2021
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Research finds 'extensive' drug culture in UK football
Drug taking at football matches has superseded alcohol as a major safety concern, according to new research led by health and behavior experts at the University of Stirling.
Social Sciences
Jun 23, 2023
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Study sheds new light on Bangladeshi prawn and shrimp industry
A new, large-scale study into prawn and shrimp production in southwest Bangladesh has found that the industry is crucial to public health and prosperity, whilst being climate-resilient, contrary to its reputation.
Plants & Animals
Dec 16, 2021
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Bookies may be best bet to predict Referendum
If you want to guess the outcome of the Scottish Independence Referendum, it might be better to consult the bookies than rely on opinion polls.
Social Sciences
May 28, 2014
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Arctic study to shed light on organisms key to the food chain
A research team—led by a University of Stirling expert—will set off on a scientific cruise to the Arctic Ocean this weekend in a bid to understand the behaviour of tiny organisms that are key to the food chain.
Environment
Aug 2, 2019
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