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SAC Wins Top UK Award For Climate Change Research
A groundbreaking SAC-led research project which helps farmers, land managers and foresters choose the most cost effective ways of reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, has won a prestigious Green Gown Award. Read more
Published on 02 July 2010 in Climate, water and energy
Aberdeenshire Staff Wanted For Household Energy Monitoring Project
Researchers at the Macaulay Land Use Research Institute are looking to recruit Aberdeenshire Council staff for a large scale household energy research project. Read more
Published on 30 June 2010 in Climate, water and energy
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 in Sustainability and Communities, Climate, water and energy, Ecosystems and biodiversity, Food, health and wellbeing
Is All Nature Good For You?
Researchers at the Macaulay Land Use Research Institute are seeking volunteers to help them assess how people interact with nature. Read more
Published on 14 June 2010 in Ecosystems and biodiversity, Food, health and wellbeing
Ministerial Briefing On Biodiversity
A panel representing Scotland's Main Research Providers convened recently at a special Ministerial Briefing at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Read more
Published on 24 May 2010 in Ecosystems and biodiversity
Chair Of New Research Institute Announced
The Chairmen of Governing Boards of the Macaulay Land Use and the Scottish Crop Research Institutes today announced the appointment of Ray Perman as the Chair of the new scientific research institute, which will be created by bringing the Aberdeen and Invergowrie based institutes together in April 2011. Read more
Published on 23 March 2010
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
Seminar To Consider The Role Of Trees In Reducing Greenhouse Gases
The role of forests in helping the UK to meet greenhouse gas emission targets was highlighted at a seminar at the Macaulay Land Use Research Institute on 3rd March 2010. Read more
Published on 02 March 2010 Climate, water and energy
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
Scotland's Wild Deer - A National Approach
Seminar 'Scotland's Wild Deer - A National Approach' sets out a joint agency and stakeholder vision for the delivery of sustainable deer management. Read more
Published on 23 February 2010 Ecosystems and biodiversity
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