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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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More scientists to benefit from the highly successful Work Shadowing Scheme
Following the successful pilot scheme , organised by the Moredun Research Institute, 13 more scientists from the Institutions providing research to the Scottish Government will experience the working life of their policy colleagues at first hand . Read more
Published on 14 January 2011 in Sustainability and Communities, Climate, water and energy, Ecosystems and biodiversity, Food, health and wellbeing
"Nature", the journal, gets into the science/policy debate!
Published on 13 January 2011 in Sustainability and Communities, Climate, water and energy, Ecosystems and biodiversity, Food, health and wellbeing
Scots scientists use gene profiling to improve our berries
BioSS, Scotland's internationally renowned group of mathematicians and statisticians, has developed sophisticated methods for analysing data from crop experiments. Read more
Published on 04 January 2011 in Sustainability and Communities, Food, health and wellbeing
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
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 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 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 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 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
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