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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 for 2012

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 in Sustainability and Communities, Climate, water and energy, Ecosystems and biodiversity, Food, health and wellbeing

Water Works March winner

The March winner of the Water Works schools competition run by CREW, the Centre of Expertise for Waters, has been announced. Read more

Published on 18 April 2012 in Climate, water and energy

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 in Food, health and wellbeing

Scientists work with vets and farmers to introduce New Sheep Scab Diagnostic Test

Scientists' at Moredun Research Institute and SAC are appealing to vets and farmers in Scotland for their help to introduce a new sheep scab diagnostic test. Read more

Published on 19 March 2012 in Sustainability and Communities

Moredun to provide screening for Schmallenberg Virus in Scotland

Scientists from Moredun Research Institute near Edinburgh have announced that they will be screening all suspect cases of Schmallenberg virus (SBV) found in Scotland. Read more

Published on 15 March 2012 in Sustainability and Communities

The Princess Royal Praises research into Food Sustainability and Safety

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal congratulated scientists at the world renowned Moredun Research Institute for the contribution their research makes to providing safe, sustainable food, not just in Scotland and the UK, but Globally. Read more

Published on 28 February 2012 Sustainability and Communities

How will Scotland fare in the latest CAP Reform?

How CAP reform will impact on Scottish agriculture is the focus of an SAC/James Hutton Institute conference in Edinburgh today. Read more

Published on 24 February 2012 Sustainability and Communities , Climate, water and energy

New European study to investigate methane production in livestock

Scientists from across Europe gathered in Aberdeen this week (9-10 February) to draw up a programme of research aimed at mitigating some of the causes of climate change, as well as benefiting rural communities and addressing global food security. Read more

Published on 13 February 2012 Sustainability and Communities

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

Climate Change and Carbon Management Workshop

The Scottish Government's Rural and Environment Science and Analytical Services Division supports a large programme of strategic research that aims to provide knowledge that can support the delivery of national policy outcomes. Read more