knowledgescotland news http://www.knowledgescotland.org/ A new opportunity for policy stakeholders and Government audiences en-gb Copyright 2012, www.knowledgescotland.org contact@www.knowledgescotland.org ccc@www.knowledgescotland.org Fri, 18 May 2012 09:39:56 +0100 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 40 www.knowledgescotland.org http://www.knowledgescotland.org/resources/theme/logo_rss.gif http://www.knowledgescotland.org/ Water Works March winner http://www.knowledgescotland.org/news.php?article_id=283 The March winner of the Water Works schools competition run by CREW, the Centre of Expertise for Waters, has been announced. article_id=283 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Report from the Climate Change and Carbon Management Workshop http://www.knowledgescotland.org/news.php?article_id=284 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. article_id=284 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT New study into whether 'feel full' foods help manage weight http://www.knowledgescotland.org/news.php?article_id=282 The University of Aberdeen is part of a major collaboration on a £6milllion European project to develop and test new food products with satiating qualities to help control appetite, manage weight and combat obesity. article_id=282 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Scientists work with vets and farmers to introduce New Sheep Scab Diagnostic Test http://www.knowledgescotland.org/news.php?article_id=281 Scientists' at Moredun Research Institute and SAC are appealing to vets and farmers in Scotland for their help to introduce a new sheep scab diagnostic test. article_id=281 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Moredun to provide screening for Schmallenberg Virus in Scotland http://www.knowledgescotland.org/news.php?article_id=279 Scientists from Moredun Research Institute near Edinburgh have announced that they will be screening all suspect cases of Schmallenberg virus (SBV) found in Scotland. Specialist researchers from Moredun's virus surveillance unit will perform the diagnostic real time PCR, whilst highly trained veterinary pathologists at Moredun will examine samples of potentially affected fetuses submitted via SAC Disease Surveillance centres. article_id=279 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Princess Royal Praises research into Food Sustainability and Safety http://www.knowledgescotland.org/news.php?article_id=280 Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal congratulated scientists at the world renowned Moredun Research Institute for the contribution their research makes to providing safe, sustainable food, not just in Scotland and the UK, but Globally. article_id=280 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT How will Scotland fare in the latest CAP Reform? http://www.knowledgescotland.org/news.php?article_id=278 How CAP reform will impact on Scottish agriculture is the focus of an SAC/James Hutton Institute conference in Edinburgh today. article_id=278 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT New European study to investigate methane production in livestock http://www.knowledgescotland.org/news.php?article_id=277 Scientists from across Europe gathered in Aberdeen this week (9-10 February) to draw up a programme of research aimed at mitigating some of the causes of climate change, as well as benefiting rural communities and addressing global food security. article_id=277 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Major study into foods claiming to benefit health http://www.knowledgescotland.org/news.php?article_id=276 Research by scientists at the University of Aberdeen is helping support the development of new foods which could enhance our health in the future. article_id=276 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Climate Change and Carbon Management Workshop http://www.knowledgescotland.org/news.php?article_id=275 The Scottish Government's Rural and Environment Science and Analytical Services Division supports a large programme of strategic research that aims to provide knowledge that can support the delivery of national policy outcomes. Two multidisciplinary programmes cover Environmental Change and Food Land and People with the aim of informing policy on the major issues of climate change, land use and food security. SAC's Carbon Management Centre has organised this workshop in conjunction with Programme and Theme leaders to explore the linkages between research on climate change and carbon management being undertaken across the two programmes. article_id=275 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Photographs to show how water works http://www.knowledgescotland.org/news.php?article_id=274 Water Works is a new competition for Scottish schools that aims to get pupils thinking about water in Scotland. article_id=274 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Praise for SAC's Powerful Performance at Oxford Conference http://www.knowledgescotland.org/news.php?article_id=272 A report prepared by the SAC Rural Policy Centre for the recent Oxford Farming Conference has been praised by Government Ministers and Industry Leaders. article_id=272 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Rowett Institute publishes second issue of Food Report http://www.knowledgescotland.org/news.php?article_id=270 In the second issue of Rowett Food Reports, we explore how vegetable extracts can help prevent food going rancid. article_id=270 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Forest Research Update Seminar http://www.knowledgescotland.org/news.php?article_id=269 This Update Seminar aims to provide the attendee with an overview of a number of different current topics. article_id=269 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Agriculture and Climate Change Stakeholder meeting http://www.knowledgescotland.org/news.php?article_id=268 A recent workshop in Edinburgh presented findings of agriculture and climate change research in order to facilitate knowledge exchange and to foster future liaison between scientists, policy-makers and stakeholders. article_id=268 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT