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18 Sep 2017
Organic phosphorus key to future food security and sustainability
The James Hutton Institute
"This work represents a unique consensus from 100 global researchers who all agree that there are some exciting new opportunities to manage phosphorus better"
15 Sep 2017
Improved isotopic analysis capabilities for unrivalled precision and accuracy
The James Hutton Institute
"This new analytical equipment, coupled with the scientific expertise needed to interpret the results, will enable James Hutton Limited to provide answers to a range of problems for customers from a variety of industries"
15 Sep 2017
Good Crop, Bad Crop
The Rowett Institute
Members of the public will be able to learn more about how different crops can affect our health at the University of Aberdeen Rowett Institute next week (Monday, September 18).
14 Sep 2017
Prosperity without growth: is it possible, and could it answer economic challenges in Scotland?
The James Hutton Institute
"Professor Jackson’s book, 'Prosperity without Growth' is a world-renowned landmark in the sustainability debate"
11 Sep 2017
New study to investigate impact of vegetables on female health
The Rowett Institute
Scientists from the University of Aberdeen Rowett Institute are looking to recruit female volunteers to help them with research into whether eating vegetables can reduce the risk of women getting diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD).
11 Sep 2017
Find out more about the Rowett at Science Bites
The Rowett Institute
Members of the public will have the opportunity to find out more about the research being conducted at the University of Aberdeen Rowett Institute at an event this week (Tuesday).
8 Sep 2017
The challenge of marginal land: efficient utilisation of the managed natural environment
The James Hutton Institute
"Glensaugh provides a valuable long-term platform to meet the research needs of the Scottish Government's Strategic Research Programme"
8 Sep 2017
Digital mapping techniques to improve knowledge of British soils
The James Hutton Institute
"We hope to provide stakeholders with improved soil information, maps, models and data products, which may help them in developing strategies and policies for improved land management and resource use"
7 Sep 2017
New funding to test novel techniques to evaluate efficacy of control strategies against Poultry Red Mite
Moredun
Dr Alasdair Nisbet, has been successful in obtaining new research funding from the National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs) to evaluate a new technique that would greatly reduce the number of hens used in the efficacy testing of vaccines.
6 Sep 2017
Aberdeen academic to chair BBSRC advisory panel
The Rowett Institute
Professor Haggarty, Deputy Director of the Rowett Institute, has been appointed as Chair of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council's (BBSRC) Bioscience for Health Strategy Advisory Panel.
1 Sep 2017
Researchers to look into commercial potential of volcanic dust boosted honeyberries
The James Hutton Institute
"We hope this scientific and commercial collaboration will help catalyse innovation in the food and drink industry"
29 Aug 2017
Counting snails - not sheep - may hold answers for fluke and wading birds
Moredun
It is well known that liming can improve forage production but the wider effects of liming are poorly understood. A liming research project underway at the Game & Wildlife Scottish Demonstration Farm (GWSDF) Auchnerran now incorporates studies being run by Moredun Research Institute.
28 Aug 2017
Potential of social innovation in focus at international forest research conference
The James Hutton Institute
"Social innovation entails new practices targeting new products, services, models and social relationships and collaborations, as well as new fields of activity"
28 Aug 2017
Finishing lambs on grass with an eye on the bottom line
Moredun
Moredun and the Farmers Network recently joined forces on farm in Cumbria to produce a very informative and interesting livestock production event.
24 Aug 2017
Mylnefield Lipid Analysis claims first place in prestigious proficiency testing programme
The James Hutton Institute
"With over 20 years of lipid analysis experience, we are specialists in what we do and the result of this programme proves that we really do it well"
22 Aug 2017
Native plants need re-seeding after rhododendron removal
The James Hutton Institute
"This is an important discovery, because it means that many sites may need further intervention to meet their conservation goals"
17 Aug 2017
Plans to strengthen China links announced at Potatoes in Practice 2017
The James Hutton Institute
“We are delighted to build on our international links, which already span the five continents, and establish new collaborations in such topical subjects as breeding, genetics, pest and disease resistance and sustainable production systems”
17 Aug 2017
Rising Star Award goes to entrepreneurial Hutton scientist
The James Hutton Institute
"I’d like to see a wider variety of crops being grown – hopefully by valorising legumes through the alcohol and aquaculture industries they will become a more attractive crop to grow"
16 Aug 2017
Athletic men and men with diabetes sought for research study
The Rowett Institute
Healthy, athletic men and men with type 2 diabetes are being sought by researchers trying to better understand the link between fat and blood sugar.
16 Aug 2017
Moredun CEO appointed as Vice President of the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland
Moredun
The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) has recently announced it's new presidential team which sees Moredun's Professor Julie Fitzpatrick appointed as vice president alongside the society's new president, Sir Crispin Agnew of Lochnaw Bt QC.