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SRUC Researcher Reflects on his Findings from the Reintroduction of Beavers in Scotland
Scottish scientists gathered in Lochgilphead on 19 February to share their findings with the local community following the trial reintroduction of beavers into the wild in Knapdale, Argyll & Bute. Read more
Published on 04 March 2015 in Sustainability and Communities, Ecosystems and biodiversity
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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
Spotlight on Strategic Research Achievements 2012-13
The Scottish Government (Rural and Environment Science and Analytical Services Division) Strategic Research Programme (SRP) has launched its latest spotlight document. Read more
Published on 10 July 2014 in Sustainability and Communities, Climate, water and energy, Ecosystems and biodiversity, Food, health and wellbeing
SRUC Contribution to EU Animal Task Force
Researcher Professor Alistair Stott, Group Manger Future Farming Systems with Scotland's Rural College, was amongst the speakers at the 3rd Animal Task Force Seminar, held recently in Brussels. Read more
Published on 14 November 2013 in Sustainability and Communities, Food, health and wellbeing
From CAP to Volunteering and Public Service Reform
The reform debates of Pillar I and Pillar II of the CAP at the end of June have continued to result in a number of publications from the SRUC Rural Policy Centre. Read more
Published on 26 September 2013 in Sustainability and Communities, Climate, water and energy, Ecosystems and biodiversity, Food, health and wellbeing
CAP Reform, Agriculture and Climate Change Seminar
Presentations from the CAP Reform, Agriculture and Climate Change Seminar held earlier this year are now available online. Read more
Published on 07 June 2013 in Sustainability and Communities, Food, health and wellbeing
Farmers Views Sought on Impact of CAP Reform
Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) and the James Hutton Institute have asked farmers to complete a survey to help to guide policy makers after CAP reform. Read more
Published on 19 April 2013 Sustainability and Communities
knowledgescotland work shadowing scheme again rated highly
"Over all I thought the scheme was extremely useful and I would recommend it to other researchers who wish to gain a better understanding of policy and the workings of Scottish Government and the Scottish Parliament" : the verdict of one of many satisfied participants in the third knowledgescotland work shadowing scheme. Read more
Published on 25 February 2013 Sustainability and Communities , Climate, water and energy , Ecosystems and biodiversity , Food, health and wellbeing
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 Sustainability and Communities , Climate, water and energy , Ecosystems and biodiversity , Food, health and wellbeing
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 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 Sustainability and Communities , Climate, water and energy , Ecosystems and biodiversity , Food, health and wellbeing
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