"SEGS is a hugely important and distinctive capability for the Institute. Tony is an excellent appointment and has lots of ideas about how to build SEGS even further" Dr Tony Craig has been appointed head of the Social, Economic and Geographical Sciences ( SEGS) department, having previously been in the role on an interim basis jointly with Dr Alice Hague. Dr Craig will take the role on a permanent basis at the beginning of April. More information from: Bernardo Rodriguez-Salcedo, Media Manager, Tel: +44 (0)1224 395089 (direct line), +44 (0)344 928 5428 (switchboard) or +44 (0)7791 193918
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"This is a critical time for the environment in Scotland and globally (...) I look forward to working with colleagues in the group to develop our science to help address the key challenges of climate change, the global biodiversity crisis, and developing sustainable farming systems" Professor Rob Brooker has been appointed to the leadership of the Ecological Sciences department at the James Hutton Institute, following the departure of Dr Helaina Black, who has become an Honorary Associate of the Institute. The group carries out research around the world on the ecology of organisms and
"Both IYPH and YCW are especially crucial to galvanise everything that is a factor in plant health and water security, including soil, climate, plant science and water use, so all of these areas of research need to be intensified, redoubled and well-funded to protect people from the negative effects we are seeing already." 2020 is the International Year of Plant Health and Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters, bringing public attention to two huge global challenges and for good reason, say scientists at the James Hutton Institute. More information from: Bernardo Rodriguez-Salcedo, Media
The SEFARI Gateway is pleased to announce that David Watts, the Rowett Institute will be taking on the latest SEFARI Fellowship. This new fellowship partners David with Highlands and Islands Enterprise and will explore the potential of a cluster-based approach for food production and regional economic development in the Highlands and Islands in Scotland. This exciting project aligns with Scotland’s Arctic Policy Framework, launched on 23 Sept 2019 by the Scottish Government. The purpose of this fellowship is threefold, to: Understand the benefits for Scotland’s participation in the Arctic Food
"The Institute is at the forefront of making positive, direct contributions to inform policies and actions in many areas, including research to develop resilient, productive crop varieties to help us reach the Sustainable Development Goals" 2021 is the United Nations' International Year of Fruits and Vegetables, bringing public attention to the key role of fruit and vegetables in human nutrition, food security and health – all key strands of work at the James Hutton Institute. More information from: Bernardo Rodriguez-Salcedo, Media Manager, Tel: +44 (0)1224 395089 (direct line), +44 (0)344
Results from the Scottish health survey indicate that further work still needs to be done if the desired changes in food practices are to be realised. It has been suggested that these desired dietary changes have not been realised in part because the food practices acquired during childhood are difficult to break. The relationship between dietary guidelines, understandings of them and the healthfulness of food practices is very complex and these issues were explored in a recent study, Understanding Food Practices in Scotland. This study involved carry out in-depth interviews with 31 adults