Scotland is leading the rest of the UK in giving rural communities the power to take over land and buildings from public authorities, according to the first four-nation study into community asset transfer. Rural Assets: Policy and Practice Insights from the Devolved Nations, led by Dr Dani Hutcheon
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Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) has launched a new national database to showcase ground-breaking anti-poverty projects across Scotland. The Tackling Poverty Locally Directory is a free online resource designed to highlight innovative practice and provide guidance on how similar initiatives can b
Maxi Construction has been awarded a £1.3 million contract from Glasgow Caledonian University for refurbishment works at its city-centre student accommodation site, Caledonian Court.
The police and courts could gain the power to remove suspected domestic abusers from victims' homes under proposed new legislation. Justice secretary Humza Yousaf announced that the Scottish Government's Domestic Abuse Bill will be considered "within weeks" and if passed would let police ban suspect
The regeneration of canals and rivers in cities around the world can lead to a decrease in mortality rates in surrounding locations and reducing the gap between deprived and affluent communities, according to new research. In a global first, the study led by Glasgow Caledonian University in partners
Academics are to investigate the impact of the alcohol minimum unit pricing law on homeless drinkers. The research is being led by experts from Glasgow Caledonian University’s substance use and misuse research group.
A United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) conference on city living will be held in Glasgow on September 11-13.
Homelessness and a rise in cocaine injecting have been linked to a 10-fold increase in HIV infection among drug users in Glasgow, according to new research. Between 2011 and 2018, the prevalence of HIV among injecting drug users in Greater Glasgow and Clyde increased from 0.1% to 4.8% - and from 1.1
Housebuilder and offsite manufacturer the Stewart Milne Group has teamed up with the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) and Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) to better understand and measure current site productivity, downtime and waste. CSIC and GCU also have a longer term ambition of
A part of Byres Road in Glasgow is getting a makeover as it becomes a runway for a charity fashion show for each of the next three Saturdays. The Boutique by Shelter Scotland charity shop is hosting the events during the Westend Festival to showcase the designer and high quality items on sale.
Philip Hogg Homes for Scotland has welcomed the publication of a major report which called for a radical look at the future direction of housing policy in Scotland.