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SRUC and University of Edinburgh 'Most Powerful' in UK Agricultural and Veterinary Research

Agricultural and veterinary research at SRUC and the University of Edinburgh has been ranked as most powerful in the UK in the Research Excellence Framework (REF). Read more

Published on 18 December 2014 in Sustainability and Communities, Climate, water and energy, Ecosystems and biodiversity, Food, health and wellbeing


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Dynamic Science Policy Success Conference

'Science Policy Success' was a two-day conference held at Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh in October . Read more

Published on 26 October 2009 in Sustainability and Communities, Climate, water and energy, Ecosystems and biodiversity, Food, health and wellbeing

Knowledge Exchange Opportunities With Scottish Research Establishments

One of the major schemes within the knowledgescotland initiative has recently been re-badged and revised. Read more

Published on 12 October 2009 in Sustainability and Communities, Climate, water and energy, Ecosystems and biodiversity, Food, health and wellbeing

New Milestone For knowledgescotland

knowledgescotland reaches a new milestone next month when a two-day conference will focus on key research areas including Responses to Climate Change, Protecting Biodiversity and the Environmental, Social and Economic Sustainability of Rural Scotland. Read more

Published on 15 September 2009 in Sustainability and Communities, Climate, water and energy, Ecosystems and biodiversity, Food, health and wellbeing

Minister For Environment Encourages Improved Communication Between Scientists And The Government

The Minister for Environment, Roseanna Cunningham praised a new Moredun led project which aims to foster closer links between working scientists and policy makers. Read more

Published on 08 September 2009 in Sustainability and Communities, Climate, water and energy, Ecosystems and biodiversity, Food, health and wellbeing

Guide To Septic Tanks Published

A guide to septic tanks created by the Dee Catchment Partnership has been so popular that the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has funded the national distribution of the guide. Read more

Published on 13 August 2009 in Food, health and wellbeing

Folic Acid, Food And Human Health: Measuring Blood Folate Status In The UK Population

Folates, a family of water-soluble B vitamins found in green leafy vegetables, cereals and certain fruits, play a crucial role in the development of human adult diseases including cancer, heart disease and dementia. Read more

Published on 23 June 2009 Food, health and wellbeing

knowledgescotland Work Shadowing Scheme

A new Work Shadowing Scheme, managed by the Moredun Research Institute. Up to ten scientists will spend a week in late August/early September 2009 shadowing officials in the Scottish Government. Read more

Published on 14 April 2009 Sustainability and Communities , Climate, water and energy , Ecosystems and biodiversity , Food, health and wellbeing

Science Snacks: Bite-Sized Science With Food

Science Snacks, the latest innovation in engaging families with nutrition, food and science, was launched at Aberdeen's Science Discovery Day at the Satrosphere Science Centre in the city on Saturday 14th March, as part of National Science and Engineering Week. Read more

Published on 16 March 2009 Food, health and wellbeing

HRH The Princess Royal Commends Livestock Vaccine Research

HRH The Princess Royal praised the efforts of the Moredun Research Institute today (Tuesday 10 March) for its commitment efforts to safeguard animal health through vaccine development. Read more

Published on 10 March 2009 Sustainability and Communities , Food, health and wellbeing

New EU Recommendations Help Fight War Against Worms

Moredun Research Scientists have helped formulate recommendations through an EU funded research project to help livestock keepers develop sustainable strategies for controlling parasitic gut worms in ruminants and save them money. Read more

Published on 04 March 2009 Sustainability and Communities , Ecosystems and biodiversity , Food, health and wellbeing

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