Alliance Leadership

Navigating the Scottish Research Environment: Perspectives from Leading Voices

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Professor Tom Brown is the Vice-Principal for Research, Collections and Innovation at the University of St Andrews. He graduated from Imperial College London with a BSc in Physics before completing a PhD at the Optoelectronics Research Centre at University of Southampton. In Tom’s current role, he is responsible for all research activities within the University. This includes overseeing the University’s research strategy, managing … Read more

Scotland’s Alliances Showcase at Climate Emergency Event

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Scotland’s Alliances Showcase at Climate Emergency Event On Tuesday 30th September, two of Scotland’s Alliances for Research Challenges (ARCs), the Scottish Research Alliance for Energy, Homes and Livelihoods (SRAEHL) and the Scottish Alliance for Food (SCAF), were represented in showcase panels at the Tackling the Climate Emergency event hosted by Scotland Beyond Net Zero (SBNZ) and the Scottish Funding Council (SFC), highlighting their collaborative, mission-led approaches to addressing … Read more

JUST-Systems Project Secures Share of £10M UKRI Grant

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JUST-Systems Project Secures a share of £10M UKRI Grant to Tackle Decarbonisation and Fuel Poverty JUST-Systems is one of two projects benefitting from a share of nearly £10M investment by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to accelerate decarbonisation while addressing societal challenges of fuel poverty, sustainable local economies, wellbeing, and social justice in the UK.  … Read more

Professor Zoe Shipton awarded the Fletcher of Saltoun Award for Science

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We are delighted to share that Professor Zoe Shipton, our Funder Liaison and Professor of Geological Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, has been awarded the prestigious Fletcher of Saltoun Award for Science by The Saltire Society. Established in 1988, the award recognises and celebrates entrepreneurs and innovators who have made substantial contributions to the … Read more

Science and Scotland: Westminster Solicits Alliance Viewpoint on Scottish Research

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At a recent cross-party hearing before the Scottish Affairs Committee in Westminster, eight Members of Parliament were keen to hear from Alliance Director Dr Mette High on the opportunities and challenges faced by researchers in Scotland. Representing the Scottish Funding Council-funded Alliances for Research Challenges (ARCs), she explained that the Alliances are new and dynamic … Read more

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