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Latest News in Sustainability

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 in Sustainability, Climate Change, Biodiversity, Health + Well-being


Recent News Articles in Sustainability

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 in Sustainability, Climate Change, Biodiversity, Health + Well-being

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, Climate Change, Biodiversity, Health + Well-being

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 in Sustainability, Climate Change, Biodiversity, Health + Well-being

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 in Sustainability, Climate Change

Rural Scotland Report Focuses On The Here And Now

The Rural Scotland In Focus Report 2010 produced by SAC's Rural Policy Centre raises many issues aimed at stimulating debate on what is currently happening in rural Scotland. Read more

Published on 23 February 2010 in Sustainability, Health + Well-being

Seminar To Explore Methods For Sustainable Agriculture

The importance of grassland and grazing for sustainable agriculture highlighted at a seminar at the Macaulay Land Use Research Institute. Read more

Published on 17 February 2010 Sustainability

Workshop On Protecting Woodland Species

A workshop on the identification and protection of wildlife in woodland areas . Read more

Published on 17 February 2010 Sustainability , Biodiversity

Aberdeen Pupils First To Trial New Teaching Resource For Scotland's Schools

Primary 6 pupils from Muirfield School in Aberdeen have been the first in Scotland to trial a new online teaching resource called Better by Miles. Read more

Published on 11 February 2010 Sustainability , Health + Well-being

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 Sustainability , Climate Change , Biodiversity , Health + Well-being

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 Sustainability , Climate Change , Biodiversity , Health + Well-being

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