11 Apr 2019
Aberdeen named European Forest City for 2019
The James Hutton Institute
"The four great forests around Aberdeen provide crucial environmental, social and economic benefits to its citizens"
11 Apr 2019
University launches recruitment campaign for 60 academic posts
The Rowett Institute
The University of Aberdeen is recruiting for 60 academic posts as part of an ambitious strategy to enhance its status as a world leader in research.
10 Apr 2019
BioSS analysis contributes to validate robustness of SEPA Fish Farm survey
The James Hutton Institute
“Open communication and collaboration between specialists in very different areas of science are therefore crucial to establishing a robust body of evidence upon which to base decisions about measures to protect marine life”
2 Apr 2019
Further and Higher Education Minister visits to find out about research and innovation
The James Hutton Institute
“I am constantly impressed by the quality of research I see coming out of Scotland’s higher education and research centres, and today’s fascinating tour shed light on the continuous innovation at the James Hutton Institute"
29 Mar 2019
Deeper scrutiny of plant and microbe interactions key for food safety
The James Hutton Institute
"The detailed variations at the level of the bacterial isolate, plant species and tissue type all need to be considered in risk assessments"
26 Mar 2019
‘Why invest in nature?’ short film competition launches for 2019
The James Hutton Institute
"We expect a selection of compelling films which will help us show how Scotland’s economy benefits from our wonderful natural heritage and make the case for all sorts of businesses to get involved in looking after Scotland’s nature"
25 Mar 2019
Celebrating the North East's 2019 Young Wildlife Champions
The James Hutton Institute
"These young people are dynamic and inspirational; each and every one has a heartening, and in some cases humbling, story to tell"
25 Mar 2019
Scottish Affairs Select Committee visits to discuss future of agriculture and innovation
The James Hutton Institute
"Innovative farming techniques could help Scotland harness its agricultural potential and become a global hub for technologies and techniques that support environmentally sound farming"
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22 Mar 2019
James Hutton Institute unveils Hydro Nation International Centre
The James Hutton Institute
"The centre will ensure that policymakers and businesses have access to the right expertise for robust decision making, and will support innovation in the sector. In addition, it will help develop the next generation of water leaders"
13 Mar 2019
Don’t close the door on European funding, say organisations across Britain
The James Hutton Institute
"Science is the main hope for solving many of our ecological, environmental, technological and health problems. It must not be forgotten in the debate about our future relationship with the EU"
12 Mar 2019
Excellence accolade for innovative Hutton-IGS Knowledge Transfer Partnership
The James Hutton Institute
“The initial work of the KTP has snowballed into a multi-million-pound capital investment programme that will transform the science undertaken across the entire Institute. It will have impacts on our scientific direction and interaction with industry for many years to come”
11 Mar 2019
PhD research showcased at Hutton 2019 postgraduate event
The James Hutton Institute
"This event provides a valuable learning experience for Hutton students in communicating their work to the wider scientific community and promotes a collegiate atmosphere"
8 Mar 2019
Fatty acids and lipids under the spotlight
The James Hutton Institute
"It attracts a good range of people from sectors including food development, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, oleochemical and cosmetics, and we also strengthen working relationships"
6 Mar 2019
Entries now open for Nature of Scotland Awards
The James Hutton Institute
"Let's celebrate the people, organisations and businesses going above and beyond to support our precious natural heritage: nominate a person, project or business dedicated to supporting our environment or submit your own project and tell the world what you’re doing to support nature"
5 Mar 2019
International academics gather to discuss Scottish land reform in a global context
The James Hutton Institute
“The workshop will develop a rich discourse regarding how Scotland compares and contrasts with processes of land reform across the world”
1 Mar 2019
Post-Brexit immigration proposals may have considerable impact on Scotland, expert panel finds
The James Hutton Institute
"The report examines how the proposed changes would impact the scale and composition of future migration flows and looks at the potential effects for the labour market, population trends, tax revenues and public services, as well as impacts on local communities"
27 Feb 2019
Protecting Britain’s iconic oak trees and their biodiversity
The James Hutton Institute
"We hope our work will be useful to woodland managers as they work to conserve oak-associated biodiversity"
21 Feb 2019
Valuing our Life Support Systems 2019 summit: registrations open
The James Hutton Institute
"Natural capital is our ‘stock’ of geology, soil, air, water and all living organisms, providing fundamental life-support functions and underpinning the global economy"
20 Feb 2019
Scotland’s agriculture needs to improve its resilience, Hutton climate change researcher says
The James Hutton Institute
“The 21st century will be a period of considerable change and the next two decades are critical: either we achieve a ‘managed’ transition to sustainability, or we run the risk of an ‘event driven’ transition, which could be highly negative”