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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
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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








