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House of cards on the high street as Debenhams shuts its doors

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Yet more bad news for the High Street as Debenham’s announces it will close all 124 of its stores, resulting in around 12,000 job losses. Dr Gordon Fletcher, retail expert from the º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Business School, says structural issues at the...

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Makar to Cracker: University Chancellor Jackie Kay marks Christmas with special show featuring Carol Ann Duffy

School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology

University Chancellor and National Poet for Scotland Jackie Kay’s popular online show Makar to Makar returns for a Christmas special on Thursday 17 December. Re-named Makar to Cracker, Professor Jackie Kay will host a line-up that includes the former...

Award-winning Scottish poet, playwright, and novelist Jackie Kay
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AquaUoS research explores the use of flooding to slow climate change

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Research undertaken by the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×'s AquaUoS team that demonstrates how sustainable flooding can help combat the issues of climate change has been published in The Conversation, a leading news website that covers articles written by...

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A Black Friday like no other

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It’s a Black Friday like no other. Dr Gordon Fletcher, retail expert from the º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Business School, comments on how the annual shopping event has been changed by Covid-19.

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