Lost Shore Surf Resort and Edinburgh Napier University have announced a unique collaboration that will see ground-breaking surfing research take place in Scotland. The partnership, which will be called SurfLab, represents a global first in terms of a formal research relationship between further education and a wave pool. The agreement will see Lost Shore Surf Resort, Scotland’s first inland surfing destination, and the university research areas such as surf therapy, high performance surfing (including Olympic pathways), disability surfing, and equipment research and development. It will also deliver unique learning opportunities for students and wider industry. The resort, which was previously known as Wavegarden Scotland, will be a major leisure and tourism destination. The family-friendly £55m landmark development in Ratho, near Edinburgh is expected to open to the public in summer 2024. The collaboration will also see numerous research projects delivered, and bolster Edinburgh Napier University’s academic reputation around the world. … Continue reading Scottish wave pool makes room for university research on site