5 Dec 2016
Decision to keep beavers in Scotland welcomed by Hutton scientists
The James Hutton Institute
“It was a pleasure to be able to contribute our expertise in browsing by woodland herbivores to the official beaver trial
1 Dec 2016
Moredun’s Julie Fitzpatrick receives the Royal Smithfield Club Bicentenary Trophy from HRH The Princess Royal
Moredun
The Royal Smithfield awards its Bicentenary Trophy to publicly recognise an individual’s significant contribution to the overall benefit of the British meat and livestock industry.
30 Nov 2016
HRH The Princess Royal visits Moredun
Moredun
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited Moredun Foundation today to find out how creative design has been applied to benefit the health and welfare of livestock in a special event to help celebrate Scotland’s year of Innovation, Architecture and Design.
30 Nov 2016
Chief Executive presents Hutton Annual Review 2015-16
The James Hutton Institute
“I am very grateful to our board, funders, partners and stakeholders and especially all our staff and students who have worked so hard in the year past. We look forward to the year ahead with renewed optimism and belief in that what we do is needed more than ever before.
29 Nov 2016
Aberdeen Ambassador Network aims to boost North East business tourism
The James Hutton Institute
“The world-leading research carried out in the city’s higher education facilities, agencies and institutes makes our area unique in terms of excellence in a wide variety of disciplines
28 Nov 2016
Hutton innovation and excellence recognised at 2016 Perthshire Chamber of Commerce Awards
The James Hutton Institute
“The accolades really belong to our staff, whose ingenuity, application and endeavour are key to our research and to its recognition at home and abroad.
25 Nov 2016
“Magic margins” win Innovation Award at RSPB Nature of Scotland Awards
The James Hutton Institute
“Competition for these awards is always strong and we are honoured, as a leading LEAF Innovation Centre, to win and be formally recognised by the RSPB Nature of Scotland awards for developing our ‘magic margins’
24 Nov 2016
Wholly Scottish beer developed by St Andrews Brewery with Hutton hops
The James Hutton Institute
"This beer is not only exciting news for us, but for the sustainability of Scottish craft beer as a whole.
24 Nov 2016
Photo imaging system drives innovation in crop stress detection
The James Hutton Institute
"Infra-red thermography can measure leaf temperature, which is related to stomatal opening and is a reliable indicator of plant physiological status.
24 Nov 2016
Moredun scientists take on the Movember Challenge
Moredun
November has seen Moredun Research Institute 'renamed' the Moustache Research Institute all in aid of raising awareness of men’s health.
21 Nov 2016
Hutton social scientist to take part in Convention on Biological Diversity science forum
The James Hutton Institute
"The request is recognition of our interdisciplinary expertise on environmental management at the James Hutton Institute
17 Nov 2016
Scottish and Kenyan potato experts strengthen collaborative links
The James Hutton Institute
"The meeting allowed Kenyan farmers to hear about the new bilateral agreement to allow importation of Scottish seed potatoes and to connect seed importers in Kenya with exporters in Scotland
16 Nov 2016
Publication co-edited by Hutton scientist tops most-read Frontiers list
The James Hutton Institute
“It is a growing area of research that in addition to clear implications for food safety, public health and crop production, has also illuminated fascinating aspects to the biology of pathogens
11 Nov 2016
Scientists, industry and retailers to tackle potato greening problem
The James Hutton Institute
“We aim to identify conditions for light-induced tuber greening, which in turn will inform the design of prototype packaging film to reduce greening during storage and in store.
4 Nov 2016
CREW and James Hutton Limited to explore prospects of India-UK collaboration at TECH Summit
The James Hutton Institute
"The James Hutton Institute has massive and hugely relevant expertise to offer
4 Nov 2016
Moredun's War of the Worms Animation
Moredun
In response to increasing reports of anthelmintic (wormer) resistance in many of our common gastro-intestinal worms affecting the health and welfare of livestock and horses, Moredun has teamed up with animator Selina Wagner (Blobina Animations) to create an engaging and entertaining short film highlighting the impor
3 Nov 2016
PotatoSize: an easier way of estimating potato crop size distribution
The James Hutton Institute
"Each use of the service to analyse a crop sample is worth savings of approximately £14 in labour and equipment for farmers.
3 Nov 2016
Lord Dunlop: Value of Scottish research and innovation shouldn’t be underestimated
The James Hutton Institute
“The importance of research and innovation in British society really can’t be underestimated. It is what helps us to solve problems and develop the tools and technologies to advance in the world.
2 Nov 2016
SIMRA workshop discusses how to shape social innovation for marginalised rural areas
The James Hutton Institute
"In four years, SIMRA will make a real difference on the ground in marginalised rural regions of Europe and beyond
28 Oct 2016
Crop research updates presented at BBSRC/KTN conference
The James Hutton Institute
"I am looking forward to the collaborations that will arise as a result of this conference