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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
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
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 in 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 in 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
Challenges of the Squeezed Middle
The most contentious land use zone in Scotland - the "squeezed middle" between prime arable land and high nature conservation mountains - is the subject of a major debate being held by the James Hutton Institute. Read more
Published on 15 August 2012 Sustainability and Communities , Ecosystems and biodiversity
Two day conference explores issues around drug resistance in livestock
Moredun, in conjunction with NFU Scotland hosted a two day conference in July to examine the use of smart strategies to deal with prevalent livestock diseases whilst mitigating against the growing problems of antimicrobial and anthelmintic resistance. Read more
Published on 25 July 2012 Sustainability and Communities , Ecosystems and biodiversity , Food, health and wellbeing
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 Sustainability and Communities , Climate, water and energy , Ecosystems and biodiversity , Food, health and wellbeing
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