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16 Nov 2017
Moredun Research Institute and SRUC establish ‘game-changing’ collaboration
Moredun
Moredun Research Institute and Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) have announced a new strategic partnership they describe as ‘game-changing’ in advancing livestock health, welfare production and resilience in support of Scottish and global rural development, food security and food safety.
15 Nov 2017
New sightings signal red squirrels’ return to Aberdeen city parks and gardens
The James Hutton Institute
Red squirrel (c) Raymond Leinster
13 Nov 2017
EURAC Scientific Advisory appointment for Professor Maria Nijnik
The James Hutton Institute
"By furthering links with EURAC, I hope to be able to promote scientific excellence through knowledge sharing and the developing of new opportunities to widen the James Hutton Institute’s international research collaborations"
13 Nov 2017
Moredun staff to take part in world's largest charity sleep out event
Moredun
Members of Moredun's Senior Management Team will be swapping their officewear for their sleeping bags to take part in the world's largest charity sleep out event on 9th December.
8 Nov 2017
Hutton evidence review helps improve flood risk and coastal erosion management
The James Hutton Institute
“WWNP to reduce flood and coastal erosion risk involves implementing measures that help to protect, restore and emulate the natural functions of catchments, floodplains, rivers and the coast."
7 Nov 2017
Help us shape the future of soft fruit research
The James Hutton Institute
"We woud like to know what sort of tools would help growers monitor their crops throughout the growing season to enable them to predict and possibly alter the outcomes of the season"
6 Nov 2017
James Hutton Institute welcomes new UK Living Wage week rate
The James Hutton Institute
"We are proud to implement this increase which will see our basic salary rise to £16,835 per year"
3 Nov 2017
Dr Andy Kindness takes over Environmental and Biochemical Sciences group leadership
The James Hutton Institute
“I am looking forward to working at the James Hutton Institute and being part of a team that carries out world-class research that will make a difference to society.”
30 Oct 2017
Professor Lorna Dawson honoured with Pride of Britain award
The James Hutton Institute
"The Awards celebrate the achievements of truly remarkable people from all walks of life who make our world a better place"
26 Oct 2017
Isotopic analysis capabilities boosted by new high-spec instrument
The James Hutton Institute
"We don’t just do science for science sake. We strive to do science that has an impact, this is technology that can do that across a whole range of different sectors."
19 Oct 2017
Professors Lesley Torrance and Deb Roberts appointed as Directors of Science
The James Hutton Institute
"Our Directors of Science share responsibility for developing and delivering the Institute’s Science Strategy through strategic planning, resource management and the maintenance and enhancement of scientific quality"
19 Oct 2017
Connections between greenspace and residents to be explored in Cumbernauld project
The James Hutton Institute
Cumbernauld Glen
17 Oct 2017
Barley scientists discover path to improved grain quality
The James Hutton Institute
"The International Barley Hub is showing again that research in this area can yield great returns on investing in basic understanding of barley"
11 Oct 2017
Web mapping service improved in latest update to Scottish Soils app
The James Hutton Institute
The current version includes our published soils mapping, so for the first time, the Institute’s published soils maps are fully available on a mobile device. You can get information on the soils by simply panning around or tapping on the screen
6 Oct 2017
Visit the new-look Scotland's Environment Web
The James Hutton Institute
"The website has revolutionised the way people access and work with environmental data"
2 Oct 2017
Prosperity without growth: is it possible? Watch the 40th Macaulay Lecture on our YouTube channel
The James Hutton Institute
"Professor Jackson’s book, 'Prosperity without Growth' is a world-renowned landmark in the sustainability debate"
29 Sep 2017
Better support for renewable energy decision making
The James Hutton Institute
"Different results can then be considered making the analysis more useful to potential investors and policymakers"
26 Sep 2017
Hutton expertise contributes to proposed forestry and land management legislation
The James Hutton Institute
"The proposed Forestry and Land Management (Scotland) Bill is now being scrutinised by the Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee of the Scottish Parliament"
21 Sep 2017
Study to expand knowledge of ectomycorrhizal fungi in Scotland
The James Hutton Institute
“Very little is known about the composition and resilience of ECM fungi in symbiosis with native hosts, except for Scots pine and mountain shrubs, and also the factors that influence their distributions”
21 Sep 2017
Award winning Scottish research could pave the way for 'low-emission cattle'
The Rowett Institute
A Scottish study that potentially paves the way for the breeding of low-emission livestock has won an internationally respected research prize.