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BreakingNews.ie
5 days ago
- Health
- BreakingNews.ie
Research reveals impact of Great Famine on survivors' height
Areas hardest hit by the Great Irish Famine did not experience an expected stunting in height of the population, new academic research has found. The research from Queen's Business School in Belfast and Edinburgh Business School has examined the impact of one of the defining events in Irish history. Advertisement The research found that in some regions, the survivors' average adult height was comparable to – or even slightly greater than – that of individuals born before or after the famine. Around one million people died from starvation or disease in the famine from 1845-52. A stunting of height is usually associated with malnutrition and disease. The study used the historical data of 14,500 individuals, with different exposures to famine conditions and drawn from two prisons in Dublin and Tipperary, born before, during and after the famine. Advertisement The findings have been published in Economic History Review, coinciding with the 180th anniversary of the beginning of the Great Irish Famine. The study revealed that individuals born during the famine exhibited reduced health outcomes. This effect dominated in areas with low famine mortality, such as Dublin. It also showed that those who survived the famine were, on average, the taller, more robust individuals. Areas most affected by the famine such as in Tipperary saw an increase in average societal health for survivors. Dr Chris Colvin, from Queen's Business School, said: 'Individuals born in severely affected regions such as Tipperary exhibited no evidence of stunted growth, indicating that the famine disproportionately eliminated the most vulnerable. Advertisement 'In contrast, stunting is observed only in areas with lower excess mortality such as Dublin, where selective pressures were weaker. 'With the weakest in society succumbing to disease and starvation, this left only the healthiest to survive into adulthood. 'They grew up to be significantly taller than average.' Professor Eoin McLaughlin, from Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University, said: 'This research reshapes how we understand the long-term effects of humanitarian disasters like famines. Advertisement 'By distinguishing between scarring (lasting damage to survivors' health) and selective mortality, it challenges simple assumptions that crises always leave a uniformly weakened population.' Dr Matthias Blum, honorary professor of practice at Queen's Business School and economist at the German Medical Association, said: 'The work deepens public and academic understanding of how the Great Irish Famine shaped the Irish population — not just in terms of death and emigration, but in the long-term health legacy it left behind.' Dr Colvin added: 'These findings contribute to debates on the biological consequences of extreme catastrophic risks, demonstrating how selection effects can obscure long-term health deterioration.'
Irish Independent
5 days ago
- Health
- Irish Independent
Research reveals impact of Great Famine on survivors' height
The research, from Queen's Business School in Belfast and Edinburgh Business School, examined the impact of one of the defining events in Irish history. It found that in some regions the survivors' average adult height was comparable to – or even slightly greater than – that of individuals born before or after the Famine. Around one million people died from starvation or disease in the Famine from 1845 to 1852. A stunting of height is usually associated with malnutrition and disease. The study used the historical data of 14,500 individuals, with different exposures to famine conditions and drawn from two prisons, in Dublin and Tipperary, born before, during and after the Famine. The findings have been published in Economic History Review, coinciding with the 180th anniversary of the beginning of the Famine. The study revealed that individuals born during the Famine exhibited reduced health outcomes. This effect dominated in areas with low famine mortality, such as Dublin. With the weakest succumbing to disease and starvation, this left the healthiest to survive It also showed that those who survived the Famine were, on average, the taller, more robust individuals. Areas most affected by the Famine, such as in Tipperary, saw an increase in average societal health for survivors. Dr Chris Colvin, of Queen's Business School, said: 'Individuals born in severely affected regions such as Tipperary exhibited no evidence of stunted growth, indicating that the Famine disproportionately eliminated the most vulnerable. 'In contrast, stunting is observed only in areas with lower excess mortality such as Dublin, where selective pressures were weaker. 'With the weakest in society succumbing to disease and starvation, this left only the healthiest to survive into adulthood. They grew up to be significantly taller than average.' Professor Eoin McLaughlin, of Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University, said: 'This research reshapes how we understand the long-term effects of humanitarian disasters like famines. 'By distinguishing between scarring – lasting damage to survivors' health – and selective mortality, it challenges simple assumptions that crises always leave a uniformly weakened population.'
Irish Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
Research examines impact of Great Irish Famine on survivors' height
Areas hardest hit by the Great Irish Famine did not experience an expected stunting in height of the population, new academic research has found. The research from Queen's Business School in Belfast and Edinburgh Business School has examined the impact of one of the defining events in Irish history. The research found that in some regions, the survivors' average adult height was comparable to – or even slightly greater than – that of individuals born before or after the famine. Around one million people died from starvation or disease in the famine from 1845-52. A stunting of height is usually associated with malnutrition and disease. The Ejectment, from 'The Illustrated London News', 16th December 1848 (engraving) (b/w photo) (Photo by Art Images via Getty Images) The study used the historical data of 14,500 individuals, with different exposures to famine conditions and drawn from two prisons in Dublin and Tipperary, born before, during and after the famine. The findings have been published in Economic History Review, coinciding with the 180th anniversary of the beginning of the Great Irish Famine. The study revealed that individuals born during the famine exhibited reduced health outcomes. This effect dominated in areas with low famine mortality, such as Dublin. It also showed that those who survived the famine were, on average, the taller, more robust individuals. Areas most affected by the famine such as in Tipperary saw an increase in average societal health for survivors. National Famine Commemoration 2025 at The Kilmallock Famine Memorial Park Co Limerick attended by Uachtarán na hÉireann Michael D. Higgins Dr Chris Colvin, from Queen's Business School, said: "Individuals born in severely affected regions such as Tipperary exhibited no evidence of stunted growth, indicating that the famine disproportionately eliminated the most vulnerable. "In contrast, stunting is observed only in areas with lower excess mortality such as Dublin, where selective pressures were weaker. "With the weakest in society succumbing to disease and starvation, this left only the healthiest to survive into adulthood. "They grew up to be significantly taller than average." Irish sculptor Rowan Gillespie's Famine Memorial statues are pictured on the banks of the River Liffey in Dublin (Image: DAVID GANNON/AFP via Getty Images) Professor Eoin McLaughlin, from Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University, said: "This research reshapes how we understand the long-term effects of humanitarian disasters like famines. "By distinguishing between scarring (lasting damage to survivors' health) and selective mortality, it challenges simple assumptions that crises always leave a uniformly weakened population." Dr Matthias Blum, honorary professor of practice at Queen's Business School and economist at the German Medical Association, said: "The work deepens public and academic understanding of how the Great Irish Famine shaped the Irish population — not just in terms of death and emigration, but in the long-term health legacy it left behind." Dr Colvin added: "These findings contribute to debates on the biological consequences of extreme catastrophic risks, demonstrating how selection effects can obscure long-term health deterioration." Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
Campaign ME
15-04-2025
- Business
- Campaign ME
Heriot-Watt announces scholarship winners from Faces to Watch 2025
Campaign Middle East's annual Agency Faces to Watch is the region's most sought-after recognition in the creative world. For young professionals, this recognition is a great way to showcase their creative excellence, build their industry reputation and help them progress in their careers. This also helps employers identify the brightest upcoming talent. PROGRAMME AND COURSES Digital skills are recognised as being critical by employers, and Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University Dubai is well positioned to develop learners for practice through its transformative education. Students benefit from real life case studies and challenges, which leave them perfectly placed to make a difference in their future careers. In the business school, nothing is more important than translating knowledge into practice. In addition to being taught by an outstanding academic team of global thought leaders in marketing and digital marketing, students at the business school also are offered the opportunity to engage with industry experts to help them to develop skills. The school's commitment to the important positioning of digital marketing is reflected in the development of its specialist postgraduate degree – MSc in Digital Marketing. Through this innovative degree, students build upon the fundamentals of marketing to study courses such as digital customer experience and international strategic marketing before selecting their pathway of optional courses – to reflect their career goals. For example, the Digital Marketing Skills options include digital marketing analytics, social media marketing and e-commerce technology. By bridging the gap in the use and application of digital technologies in marketing, the programme reflects the school's commitment to promoting leadership in the marketing field and preparing the next generation of leaders with the combination of skills to succeed in their marketing careers. Through accreditation by the Chartered Institute of Marketing, graduates receive prior recognition on some progressional qualification modules, thus expediting their career. COLLABORATION WITH CAMPAIGN Professor Fiona Robson, Head of Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University Dubai highlighted the importance of this partnership. She said that working with Campaign Middle East is a great example of working with industry to illuminate the shared vision of the importance of identifying talent who will make a difference. Professor Fiona Robson announced the five winners, including one winner in each of the four categories – creative, digital, media and PR, who will each receive a 30 per cent scholarship. The overall winner will receive a 100 per cent scholarship to pursue an in Digital Marketing degree at Edinburgh Business School, Dubai. Professor Robson said, 'My academic colleagues and I found the applications truly uplifting, there are so many success stories and inspirational career journeys across the agencies in the UAE. It is clear from the testimonials of the nominees' managers that their colleagues are making a real difference and are highly valued. Making our decisions was not easy as there are so many talented 'Faces to Watch'.' Scholarship Winners FULL 100 PER CENT SCHOLARSHIP WINNER Ajo Jose UX/UI Designer, Crowd Ajo's application stood out for many reasons. The approach taken to work and decision-making created a powerful first impression, particularly in balancing performance metrics with the need for creativity. The panel admired the fact that Ajo 'gives back' to the global community, allowing the wide transfer of learning and expertise – making a real impact on the lives of other people. Furthermore, Ajo's plans to expand his outreach work using the knowledge and skills gained from our MSc in Digital Marketing is highly commendable. 30 PER CENT SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Dahab Elkady Creative, DUNE 23 Sports and Entertainment Within her application, Dahab provided the judges with data that spoke for itself in terms of impact for her organisation as well as their clients in the sports industry. As well as her experience of working with global brands, the judges were impressed by her reflections on developing partnerships and overall career plans. Janice Dsouza Account Manager, Tonic Worldwide The panel were very impressed with Janice's approach of 'Engage, Inspire and Deliver Results' to her work and her passion for data driven decision-making. Janice made a very persuasive argument for how our MSc in Digital Marketing will take her career to the next level and how her inputs will enrich the experience of her University peers. Ahmad Soubra Senior Media Executive, Zenith Ahmad's submission showed he had undertaken extensive research on our postgraduate degree programme. He made a strong and convincing argument about how our MSc can bridge a gap for him and take his career to the next level. The panel were also impressed by the way that he supports and shares his knowledge within his organisation. Sarah Kanji Senior Account Executive, Atteline Sarah's application was truly inspiring, reflecting some of the challenges she has faced and how she has used them to influence the way that she works and create brilliant outputs. Sarah's commitment to doing good and making an impact also were highly commended by the judging panel, who are looking forward to her creative contributions to our MSc in Digital Marketing.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
As expats flock to Dubai, living costs are surging. Salaries not so much.
A new survey suggests that Dubai's population growth is having a negative impact on expat salaries. As more expats compete for jobs, salaries are set to remain flat in 2025, Cooper Fitch found. But the recruitment agency said housing costs are up, which could shrink expats' disposable incomes. As expats continue to relocate to Dubai, the cost of living is rising but salaries are expected to stagnate, according to a new survey by Dubai-based recruitment agency Cooper Fitch. Cooper Fitch projects that salaries across the United Arab Emirates will flatline in 2025, with an average increase of 0%, despite expected GDP growth. Its UAE Salary Guide 2025, based on a survey of business leaders from over 1,000 organizations, also notes that some market analysts warn the country's expanding expat population could eventually drive average salaries down. Foreigners have long been drawn to Dubai by tax-free incomes, a luxury lifestyle, and a warm climate. Dubai's population has surged to about 3.85 million, with expats accounting for roughly 87%, according to government data. This marks a population increase of about 475,000 people from March 2020. The positive economic indicators, including inflows of foreign direct investment and rising GDP, may entice even more people to relocate to Dubai in the coming years. However, Cooper Fitch said that when it comes to salary increases, the significant population growth is "balancing the economic gains." Fiona Robson, the head of the Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University Dubai, told BI that the influx of expats is expanding the talent pool for job vacancies. As such, she said that salary stagnation "could be due to less of a need to offer premium salaries when there is already a good set of candidates to select from." Dubai remains a magnet for high-income earners, said Washika Haak-Saheem, the dean of Dubai Business School at the University of Dubai, in an email to BI. However, those who are less well-off may be increasingly feeling the pinch. Haak-Saheem said that for middle-income professionals "who are important to Dubai's dynamic economic growth, ensuring sustained salary growth remains an area of focus." Dubai is now the costliest city in the Middle East for expats, and 15th globally, according to Mercer's Cost of Living 2024 ranking. Housing is a major factor. In the 12 months leading up to December 2024, rents rose by an average of 16%, said CBRE's head of MENA research, Matthew Green, in an email to BI. "This has been driven by a rapidly rising population, with new supply failing to keep pace with demand," he said. And rents are forecast to rise even further in the coming quarters, Green added. "The disparity between escalating living costs and stagnant salaries poses financial challenges for many expatriates," Rizwan Tahir, professor of global management at the Rochester Institute of Technology Dubai, told BI. Flatlining salaries and rising rents may be the price of Dubai's expanding expat community. Even so, the city plans to keep growing. According to its urban development roadmap, Dubai aims to increase its population by an additional 5.8 million by 2040. Going forward, available salaries and rents could lead to a reduction in disposable income for some, but Trefor Murphy, CEO of Cooper Fitch, said that context is key when it comes to salaries in the UAE. "They're already at that very high level and it's tax-free," he said, adding: "People get paid really well." Do you have a story to share about life as an expat in the UAE? Contact this reporter at jzitser@ Read the original article on Business Insider Sign in to access your portfolio
