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Friendship as Method? Friendship as Epistemology?

Presentation / Conference
Kulpa, R. (2022, June)
Friendship as Method? Friendship as Epistemology?. Paper presented at 11th European Feminist Research Conference: "Social Change in a Feminist Perspective", Universita di Milano-Bicocca, Milano, IT
Friendship gained across years some traction in kinship research, recently especially within the ‘queer kinship’ debates, as a strong manifestation for the need and drive of a...

Lipophilicity profiling and cell viability assessment of a selected panel of endocrine disruptors

Journal Article
Russo, G., Piccolo, M., Neri, I., Ferraro, M. G., Santamaria, R., & Grumetto, L. (2023)
Lipophilicity profiling and cell viability assessment of a selected panel of endocrine disruptors. Chemosphere, 313, Article 137569. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.137569
Endocrine disruptors are chemicals widely used worldwide by industries in a variety of applications. Routinely exposure to these chemicals, even if at low doses, can cause dam...

Health help-seeking by men in Brunei Darussalam: masculinities and ‘doing’ male identities across the life course.

Journal Article
Idris, D. R., Forrest, S., & Brown, S. (2019)
Health help-seeking by men in Brunei Darussalam: masculinities and ‘doing’ male identities across the life course. Sociology of health and illness, 41(6), 1071-1087. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9566.12885
Using data collected through semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions with 37 adult men living in Brunei Darussalam, this paper explores how masculinities and ex...

Diversity, biomass and ecosystem processes in the marine benthos.

Journal Article
Bolam, S. G., Fernandes, T., & Huxham, M. (2002)
Diversity, biomass and ecosystem processes in the marine benthos. Ecological monographs, 72, (599-615). doi:10.1890/0012-9615(2002)072[0599:DBAEPI]2.0.CO;2. ISSN 0012-9615
Recent studies in terrestrial, plant-dominated systems have shown that reductions in diversity can affect essential ecosystem processes, especially productivity. However, the ...

Analysis of small sided games training in elite youth soccer players.

Thesis
Gilogley, W. Analysis of small sided games training in elite youth soccer players. (Thesis)
Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1034652
The aim of this study was to investigate small sided games (SSGs) field size (small, large) effect on elite youth soccer players. Analysing differences in youth age group play...

Regulation of macrophage IL-12 synthesis byLeishmania phosphoglycans

Journal Article
Piedrafita, D., Proudfoot, L., Nikolaev, A. V., Xu, D., Sands, W., Feng, G., …Liew, F. Y. (1999)
Regulation of macrophage IL-12 synthesis byLeishmania phosphoglycans. European Journal of Immunology, 29(1), 235-244. https://doi.org/10.1002/%28sici%291521-4141%28199901%2929%3A013.0.co%3B2-s
It is now generally accepted that IFN‐γ, secreted by Th1 cells, is the most potent cytokine leading to macrophage activation and host resistance against infection with the int...

Citrullination Alters the Antiviral and Immunomodulatory Activities of the Human Cathelicidin LL-37 During Rhinovirus Infection

Journal Article
Casanova, V., Sousa, F. H., Shakamuri, P., Svoboda, P., Buch, C., D'Acremont, M., …Barlow, P. G. (2020)
Citrullination Alters the Antiviral and Immunomodulatory Activities of the Human Cathelicidin LL-37 During Rhinovirus Infection. Frontiers in Immunology, 11, https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2020.00085
Human rhinoviruses (HRV) are the most common cause of viral respiratory tract infections. While normally mild and self-limiting in healthy adults, HRV infections are associate...

Are Canned Beverages Industries Progressively Switching to Bisphenol AF?

Journal Article
Russo, G., Varriale, F., Barbato, F., & Grumetto, L. (2019)
Are Canned Beverages Industries Progressively Switching to Bisphenol AF?. Journal of Food Science, 84(11), 3303-3311. https://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.14833
Seven bisphenols, endocrine‐disruptor chemicals, were analytically determined for risk assessment in 52 large‐consumption beverages collected from the Italian market. The anal...

A critical review of the biological mechanisms underlying the in vivo and in vitro toxicity of carbon nanotubes: The contribution of physico-chemical characteristics

Journal Article
Johnston, H. J., Hutchison, G. R., Christensen, F. M., Peters, S., Hankin, S., Aschberger, K., & Stone, V. (2010)
A critical review of the biological mechanisms underlying the in vivo and in vitro toxicity of carbon nanotubes: The contribution of physico-chemical characteristics. Nanotoxicology, 4(2), 207-246. https://doi.org/10.3109/17435390903569639
This critical review of the available human health safety data, relating to carbon nanotubes (CNTs), was conducted in order to assess the risks associated with CNT exposure. D...

Rolling rhythms in front crawl swimming with six-beat kick

Journal Article
Psycharakis, S. G., Sanders, R. H., Sanders, R., & Psycharakis, S. (2009)
Rolling rhythms in front crawl swimming with six-beat kick. Journal of Biomechanics, 42(3), 273-279. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2008.10.037
The purpose of this study was to establish the rhythm characteristics of skilled front crawl swimmers using a six-beat kick. These included the amplitudes of the first three F...

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Do iron-oxide nanoparticles contribute to Parkinsons Disease pathology?

2021 - 2022
Anthropogenic iron-oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) detected in ultrafine particulate matter caused by traffic and industrial emissions have increased substantially over time, constituting one of the most ...
Funder: RS Macdonald Charitable Trust | Value: £1,500

No Problem (In) Here? Scoping the Experiences of Catholics in Scottish Prisons

2023 - 2024
This project is a small development project to explore the experiences of Catholics in prison, with a particular interest in inequalities. The research will involve a literature review, a small number...
Funder: The Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research | Value: £1,995

Modern Studies teaching development work

2023 - 2024
This Knowledge Exchange project is funded by the Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice research (the SCCJR). Our team comprises Dr Rebecca Foster (ENU, project lead), Dr Estelle Clayton (ENU), Karyn M...
Funder: The Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research | Value: £1,662

Novel Methods of Sensory Analysis for Whisky Flavour

2022 - 2025
Reviewing and trialling sensory analysis methods that are new or used in other industries to help create more accurate and rapid methods for the Scotch Whisky industry.
Funder: The Scotch Whisky Research Institute | Value: £54,072

SHELTERs: Sustainable Homes Enabling the Long Term Empowerment of Refugees

2020 - 2024
This project addresses this major moral, humanitarian, and knowledge gap by following on from a highly successful seed-funded project, which developed—through participatory design and interdisciplinar...
Funder: Royal Academy of Engineering | Value: £314,324

Development of an in vitro suppression assay to assess functionality of therapeutic regulatory T cell for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

2023 - 2024
MRS Summer Studentship for ENU Undergrad student Martin Swapp - 8 weeks in duration over summer 2023
Funder: Medical Research Scotland | Value: £3,030

Raptor Persecution in Scotland

2023 - 2024
Drs Soliman and Wooff are designing a project examining raptor persecution in Scotland. One of the six UK wildlife crime priority areas, the illegal killing of birds of prey is primarily associated wi...
Funder: Scottish Institute for Policing Research | Value: £2,000

Acceptability of extragenital Chlamydia testing

2017 - 2018
Chlamydia trachomatis is the most common sexually transmitted infection in Scotland, and has significant long‐term consequences to reproductive health. Recent studies suggest that in addition to the g...
Funder: Chief Scientists Office | Value: £27,998

PUNGUZA HEWA KAA : PARTNERS IN CARBON

2017 - 2018
Gazi Bay in southern Kenya has the potential to become a world-leading centre of excellence in the integration of ecosystem science and community development. Work there, led by scientists from Kenya ...
Funder: British Council | Value: £90,234

Beltane Public Engagement Fellowships

2015 - 2015
To embed Public Engagement (PE) as a core part of good teaching, learning, research and knowledge exchange.To support staff and students to become confident practitioners in PE by development of a net...
Funder: Beltane Public Engagement | Value: £8,000

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A Spotlight On Creativity: Dark Personality And The Performing Arts

2023 - date
Melissa Mcmullan | Director of Studies: Dr Rory MacLean | Second Supervisor: Dr Lindsey Carruthers

The evaluation of set plays using dynamic systems theory in international male football

2023 - date
Steven Rattray | Director of Studies: Dr Cedric English | Second Supervisor: Dr James Dugdale

Dissolved oxygen and pH variability within seagrass meadows: mitigators of ocean acidification and potential refugia for CaCO3 dependent organisms?

2021 - date
Ahmed Mohamed | Director of Studies: Prof Mark Huxham | Second Supervisor: Prof Karen Diele

The influence of exercise time on sleep quality in type 1 diabetics

2021 - date
Siobhan Laing | Director of Studies: Dr Lesley Ingram-Sills | Second Supervisor: Adult Nurse Lecturer in Diabetes Jacqui Charlton

Exploring the role of policing in the development of restorative justice in Scotland

2022 - date
Ari Drury | Director of Studies: Dr Estelle Zinsstag | Second Supervisor: Dr Jamie Buchan

An evidence-based approach to understanding the injury landscape within Scottish women’s football

2024 - date
Megan Mccready | Director of Studies: Dr Gordon Dunlop | Second Supervisor: Dr James Dugdale

Analysis of circumstances leading to injuries in elite football players

2019 - date
Dr. Francesco Aiello | Director of Studies: Dr Susan Brown | Second Supervisor: Dr Alan McCall

A qualitative exploration of Scottish-Pakistanis’ experiences of policing

2020 - date
Abigail Cunningham | Director of Studies: Dr Elizabeth Aston | Second Supervisor: Dr Grant Jeffrey

Evaluating the measures of malevolent creativity

2020 - date
Miss Muna Ali | Director of Studies: Dr Rory MacLean | Second Supervisor: Dr Lindsey Carruthers

Identification and whole genome analysis of cefotaxime resistant Escherichia coli recovered from a tertiary treatment wastewater treatment plant discharge point

2019 - date
Li Black | Director of Studies: Dr Fiona Stainsby | Second Supervisor: Dr Donald Morrison

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The RESIST Project Press Release: Findings from the Work Package 1 Released

9 April 2024
Headline: Europe-wide research reveals how transgender rights, feminism, and LGBTIQ+ advocacy are systematically attacked in politics and media. Lead: A project researching so-called ‘anti-gender’ po...

Dr Kulpa organises a gender & sexuality-focused event to celebrate inclusive queer-feminist politics across the month of March 2024.

6 March 2024
Dr Kulpa organises an inclusive queer-feminist event celebrating our diverse lives and work across Edinburgh Napier University.

Dr Kulpa invited to speak at European University Viadrina, Germany

7 September 2023
The talk reflected on the epistemic b/orders in collaborative knowledge creation in queer studies, as critical discipline pursued within the neoliberal higher education system.

Dr Kulpa invited at the "Go West!" Die Idee des "Westens" in bildungshistorischer Perspektive, University of Münster

15 December 2022
Dr Kulpa spoke about "Post-Enlightenment: Can We Go Beyond Occidentalist Epistemologies and Geo-Politics in Queer Studies?" as part of the "Go West! Conceptual Explorations of “The West” in History of...

Dr Kulpa lunches project: ‘RESIST. Fostering Queer Feminist Intersectional Resistances against Transnational Anti-Gender Politics’

30 September 2022
Dr Roberto Kulpa with colleagues form 9 European organisations launches “Fostering Queer Feminist Intersectional Resistances against Transnational Anti-Gender Politics (RESIST)” research consortium ai...

Dr Kulpa invited to Leibniz-Institut für Geschichte und Kultur des östlichen Europa (GWZO), Leipzig, Germany.

31 May 2022
Dr Kulpa spoke about "Thinking About the Geo-politics of Knowledge Production: Non-anglophone Epistemologies in/of Queer Studies" at Leibniz-Institut für Geschichte und Kultur des östlichen Europa (GW...

Dr Kulpa invited to speak on "Queer Politics of Post-Enlightenment" at Lund University

1 December 2021
The talk reflected on the contemporary queer studies and the geo-temporal ‘unsettlement’ of Central and Eastern Europe in the occidental (and occidentalist) imaginary.

Science in the City 'Bites' Napier's first public science quiz

16 June 2021
Three-minute videos were pre-recorded by up to 6 voluntary researchers within the School of Applied Sciences (this will include PhD students, lecturers, researchers with priority given to COVID-19 bas...

West Highland Free Press news article

1 April 2021
Dr Donnellan was contacted and interviewed by a journalist about her work in COVID-19 drug discovery. The journalist was particularly interested in how to get girls and women more involved in science...

Dr Tom Campbell was interviewed about the Mountain Bike Innovation Centre on ITV Borders news.

18 March 2021
Dr Tom Campbell was interviewed on ITV borders news to talk about the signing of the borderlands deal and the Mountain Bike Innovation Centre to be located in Innerleithen.

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Gender and Sexuality Research at Edinburgh Napier University

Merchiston Campus, room: MER_H11
6 March 2024

Knowledge exchange workshops organised as part of the "Friendship for LGBTIQ+ (post-)pandemic social resilience" grant.

1 February 2022 - 30 July 2022

Proof or Lies

Anatomy Lecture Theatre, Summerhall, Edinburgh
4 April 2018

Visiting researcher - Dr Etlyn Kenny (University Of Birmingham) to present on women, computing and identity: navigating the gender structure in IT

Edinburgh Napier University (Sighthill Campus)
3 June 2019

Dr Kulpa talks about friendship, social policy, and social resilience at the Centre for Child & Family Law & Policy

7 December 2022

Visiting researcher - Dr Sjaan Gomersall (Univeristy of Queensland) to present on measuring and influencing physical activity

Edinburgh Napier University (Sighthill Campus)
17 June 2019

Visiting researcher - Dr Tedjo Sasmono (Eijkman Institute for Molecular Biology, Jakarta) to present on the molecular epidemiology of dengue in Indonesia

Edinburgh Napier University (Sighthill Campus)
27 August 2019

Working in Healthcare

Edinburgh Napier University's Sighthill Campus
7 May 2018

Visiting researcher - Dr Helena Radke (The University of Edinburgh) to present on barriers to women engaging in collective action to overcome sexism

Edinburgh Napier University (Sighthill Campus)
30 October 2019

Visiting Professor - Professor Carolyn Emery (University of Calgary) to present on concussion injury prevention in youth sport

Edinburgh Napier University (Sighthill Campus)
2 April 2019