Latest News in Sustainability and Communities for 2010
DNA fingerprinting comes to the aid of the Hogmanay dram
Work done by crop scientists at SCRI, Scotland's world-leading research institute based at Invergowrie near Dundee, could help the whisky industry to remain as one of the top Scottish exports. Read more
Published on 29 December 2010 in Sustainability and Communities
News Articles in Sustainability and Communities for 2010
Don't Forget Rural Scotland's Crucial Role, SAC Tells Politicians
As the May 2011 Scottish Parliamentary election approaches, SAC is working to ensure that rural issues are placed high on the agendas of campaigning politicians with the launch of its new publication, Helping a Changing World. Read more
Published on 16 December 2010 in Sustainability and Communities, Climate, water and energy, Ecosystems and biodiversity, Food, health and wellbeing
Scottish research praised
Scientist Heather Reid OBE, speaking at a knowledgescotland news briefing, has paid tribute to the benefits Scottish Government funded research brings to the economy. Read more
Published on 09 December 2010 in Sustainability and Communities, Climate, water and energy, Ecosystems and biodiversity, Food, health and wellbeing
Mind the Gap - new web resource launched
'Mind the Gap' aims to provide an introduction for early-career scientists to the interface between science and policy, and its importance to both parties. Read more
Published on 21 October 2010 in Sustainability and Communities, Climate, water and energy, Ecosystems and biodiversity, Food, health and wellbeing
ENLIGHTENMENT exhibition - on tour throughout Scotland
Since its launch in March this year the critically acclaimed photography exhibition, ENLIGHTENMENT: The Art of Science has gone from strength to strength. Read more
Published on 27 September 2010 in Sustainability and Communities, Climate, water and energy, Ecosystems and biodiversity, Food, health and wellbeing
The impact of rising wheat prices
How the rising price of wheat might global affect food costs is discussed in a new overview from SAC's Rural Policy Centre. Read more
Published on 31 August 2010 in Sustainability and Communities, Climate, water and energy, Ecosystems and biodiversity, Food, health and wellbeing
Chief Executive named for Scotland's new research institute
A leading Scots scientist - currently working in Australia - has been named as the Chief Executive designate to lead Scotland's new, crop, food and land use research organisation. Read more
Published on 28 July 2010 Sustainability and Communities , Climate, water and energy , Ecosystems and biodiversity , Food, health and wellbeing
Moredun Awarded Record EU Grant For Animal Health Research
Moredun Research Institute in Edinburgh has received the largest grant ever to be awarded by the EU in the field of animal health. Read more
Published on 23 June 2010 Sustainability and Communities , Climate, water and energy , Ecosystems and biodiversity , Food, health and wellbeing
ENLIGHTENMENT Exhibition Applauded
Vistors to the ENLIGHTENMENT exhibition, which launched at the dovecot studios in Edinburgh on Monday 8 March, are full of praise. Read more
Published on 23 March 2010 Sustainability and Communities , Climate, water and energy , Ecosystems and biodiversity , Food, health and wellbeing
Taking Back The High Ground
The UK uplands play a huge part in our daily lives, but their future is under threat. A team of experts recommend that farmers should be paid to protect our hills. Read more
Published on 01 March 2010 Sustainability and Communities , Climate, water and energy
Rural Scotland Report Focuses On The Here And Now
The Rural Scotland In Focus Report 2010 produced by SAC's Rural Policy Centre raises many issues aimed at stimulating debate on what is currently happening in rural Scotland. Read more
Published on 23 February 2010 Sustainability and Communities , Food, health and wellbeing
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