Latest News in Food, health and wellbeing for 2012
A spotlight on examples of impact from the Strategic Research Programme 2011-12
The newly launched 'Spotlight' Document' highlights a highly successful year of research output and impact from the Scottish Government's Rural and Environmental Science and Analytical Services (RESAS) Strategic Research Programme (SRP). Read more
Published on 07 December 2012 in Sustainability and Communities, Climate, water and energy, Ecosystems and biodiversity, Food, health and wellbeing
News Articles in Food, health and wellbeing for 2012
SRUC's Rural Policy Centre Goes on the Road
In November, the Rural Policy Centre (RPC) team visited SRUC's Elmwood and Craibstone campuses with their 'Roadshow' event. Read more
Published on 29 November 2012 in Sustainability and Communities, Climate, water and energy, Ecosystems and biodiversity, Food, health and wellbeing
New education initiative sparks interest in science research
Moredun is delighted to announce the launch of Science Sparks, a new initiative to help support and encourage primary school teachers and their pupils to explore the relevance of science to the world around them. Read more
Published on 28 August 2012 in Sustainability and Communities, Climate, water and energy, Ecosystems and biodiversity, Food, health and wellbeing
Feeding the 9 Billion - Public Debate on Food Security to be held in Aberdeen on 8 September
Representatives from the Moredun Research Institute, SAC, the Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health and Heriot Watt University will explore the challenges of securing global food supplies in the future in a public debate on 8 September 2012. Read more
Published on 28 August 2012 in Sustainability and Communities, Food, health and wellbeing
Two day conference explores issues around drug resistance in livestock
Moredun, in conjunction with NFU Scotland hosted a two day conference in July to examine the use of smart strategies to deal with prevalent livestock diseases whilst mitigating against the growing problems of antimicrobial and anthelmintic resistance. Read more
Published on 25 July 2012 in Sustainability and Communities, Ecosystems and biodiversity, Food, health and wellbeing
Could oats and barley grown in the north be even better for our health?
Scientists are investigating if oats and barley grown in the north of the UK are even better at protecting the body against heart disease. Read more
Published on 07 June 2012 in Food, health and wellbeing
Report from the Climate Change and Carbon Management Workshop
The report and presentations from this recent workshop organised by SAC's Carbon Management Centre and held at the James Hutton Institute Aberdeen, are now available. Read more
Published on 18 April 2012 Sustainability and Communities , Climate, water and energy , Ecosystems and biodiversity , Food, health and wellbeing
New study into whether 'feel full' foods help manage weight
The University of Aberdeen is part of a major collaboration on a £6milllion European project to develop and test new food products with satiating qualities to help control appetite, manage weight and combat obesity. Read more
Published on 30 March 2012 Food, health and wellbeing
Major study into foods claiming to benefit health
Research by scientists at the University of Aberdeen is helping support the development of new foods which could enhance our health in the future. Read more
Published on 09 February 2012 Food, health and wellbeing
Praise for SAC's Powerful Performance at Oxford Conference
A report prepared by the SAC Rural Policy Centre for the recent Oxford Farming Conference has been praised by Government Ministers and Industry Leaders. Read more
Published on 17 January 2012 Climate, water and energy , Food, health and wellbeing
Rowett Institute publishes second issue of Food Report
In the second issue of Rowett Food Reports, we explore how vegetable extracts can help prevent food going rancid. Read more
Published on 12 January 2012 Food, health and wellbeing
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