“It has felt as though we are dealing with them at arm’s length whereas we would be there to hold their hands, give them a hug as needed,” said a palliative medicine doctor.
Grief: The Silent Epidemic
Amundsen #OnThisDay
On 7th of March 1912 Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen announced to the world the location of the South Pole which he had reached on 14th December 1911.
The Two Johns – Rae & Franklin
“The John Rae Society is presenting a series of on-line talks about the good Doctor’s adventures and discoveries”
Aerobic Exercise May Help People Living With Alzheimer’s Dementia
“Our primary finding indicates that a six-month aerobic exercise intervention significantly reduced cognitive decline in comparison to the natural course of changes for Alzheimer’s dementia. “
Threat to Food Chains from Rising Global Temperatures
Rising temperatures could reduce the efficiency of food chains and threaten the survival of larger animals, new research shows.
Week Nine – One Day At A Time
“February the Twenty-sixth……..There’s no smoke without fire…..and there’s no spawn without frogs! Here’s one, sunning itself amidst the fruits of its labours……”
Book review – “Broken”
This is the story of Covid, as seen through the prism of the world of ultrarunning.
Celebrating the Role of Women in the Covid19 Pandemic #ChooseToChallenge
“I am delighted that this event will allow us a virtual platform from which to celebrate and recognise their many achievements.”
MSc Artificial Intelligence Scholarships
The University of Aberdeen is offering nine scholarships for its MSc in Artificial Intelligence (AI), worth a combined £90,000.
UHI Conference Marks International Women’s Day #ChooseToChallenge
Monday 8th of March is International Women’s Day. To mark the event the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) partnership have organised an online event.
