Welcome to knowledgescotland
knowledgescotland.org is an online resource for policymakers and Government stakeholders that is focused in the food, health, environment and rural sectors. Six of Scotland’s top research providers:
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have launched this programme that delivers new policy information and a schedule of events and activities. The project, supported by the Scottish Government, is designed to assist policymakers develop improved knowledge and understanding in the food, health, environment and rural sectors.
Do register and work with us in this programme – we look forward to your comments.
News
Seminar Exploring Links Between Food Production And Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The contribution that food consumption makes to UK greenhouse gas emissions will be highlighted at a seminar at the Macaulay Land Use Research Institute on Wednesday 3rd February. Read more
Published on 02 February 2010 in Climate Change
Beauty And The Bog: Raising Public Awareness Of The Importance And Beauty Of Bogs
A new collaboration between art and science has culminated in an exhibition exploring and explaining the fascinating world of peat bogs. Read more
Published on 01 February 2010 in Biodiversity
knowledgescotland.org Users Speak Up
Assessment of the knowledgescotland user survey . Read more
Published on 25 January 2010
Enlightenment: The Art Of Science Photographic Exhibition
An arts exhibition, inspired by scientific research being conducted at the Scottish Research Institutes forming the knowledgescotland partnership, is due to launch in Edinburgh later this year. Read more
Published on 22 January 2010 in Sustainability, Climate Change, Biodiversity, Health + Well-being
Celebrating World Soils Day: Institute Announces Completion Of National Soil Sampling Project
Results of a national inventory of Scotland's soils will provide scientists with invaluable evidence on climate change. Read more
Published on 04 December 2009 in Climate Change
Work Shadowing Scheme 'Enlightening and Fun'
Participants in the successful knowledgescotland Work Shadowing Scheme have given very positive feedback on their experience. Read more
Published on 24 November 2009 in Sustainability, Climate Change, Biodiversity, Health + Well-being
Recent Briefings
Ruminants and Methane
Ruminants emit methane (CH4) as a natural part of their digestive processes. A dairy cow can produce as much as 500 L per day. Read more
Published on 5 February 2010 in Climate Change
Balancing Platforms And Participation In Sustainability Research
Learning a lot about a little, or a little about a lot? . Read more
Published on 26 January 2010 in Sustainability
Malignant Catarrhal Fever: Disease That Affects Cattle Productivity Worldwide
Malignant Catarrhal Fever (MCF) is a fatal disease of cattle with clinical signs that resemble mucosal disease and foot-and-mouth (FMD). Read more
Published on 26 January 2010 in Health + Well-being
Food-Borne Bacteria And Ready-To-Eat Fresh Produce: Implications For Food Safety
Plant disease control can take many forms and at SCRI we have recently expanded this area to include colonisation of plants by human pathogenic bacteria. Read more
Published on 25 January 2010 in Health + Well-being
Trade And Environmental Impacts Of Animal Welfare: A Partial Equilibrium Approach
Research analysing the impacts of a scientific advance that improves animal welfare, upon the environment and trade in Scotland using partial equilibrium (PE) modelling. Read more
Published on 22 January 2010 in Health + Well-being
Immunising Plants To Control Disease
Looking at alternative approaches to controlling crop disease . Read more
Published on 8 January 2010 in Sustainability , Biodiversity
