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    Professor Fiona Macpherson is among the finalists for the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards 2023, the annual celebration of business-academic partnerships, hosted by Interface.
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    20,000 people around the world take part in ground-breaking scientific study into perception led by UofG researcher
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    We are sad to announce the passing of Anne Valentine, our long-time colleague in Philosophy
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