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SUMMARY:A conversation with Ray Perman
DESCRIPTION:Join our James Hutton Tercentenary celebrations\, we’re pleased to invite you to a talk by Ray Perman.\n“Who was James Hutton and why we named the Institute after him?”\nA conversation with Ray Perman.\n  \n \n  \n\nAs part of our James Hutton Tercentenary celebrations\, we are pleased to invite you to a talk by Ray Perman\, Founding Chair and Honorary Fellow of The James Hutton Institute. \nThe event will be hosted by Professor Colin Campbell\, Chief Executive\, The James Hutton Institute. \n  \nRay is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh and brings a wealth of experience across research\, public policy and leadership in Scotland. Ray is the former Director of the David Hume Institute and previously served as a trustee of the Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland and current Chair of Court at the University of St Andrews. An accomplished author\, Ray has written four books\, with his most recent publication James Hutton: Genius of Time\, exploring the life and impact of the father of modern geology. \nFree event  \n\nThis event will take place within the Crop Innovation Centre\, The James Hutton Institute\, Invergowrie. It will be broadcasted to our Craigiebuckler campus.\nEvent Registration – Privacy Notice \nBy registering for this event you understand we will use your personal data to process your registration and to communicate with you about the event. \nIf you have any questions contact events@hutton.ac.uk. \nFor more information about what we do with personal data and your rights under Data Protection legislation\, please see our privacy notice: http://www.hutton.ac.uk/privacy-notice. \nAccessibility note \nWe aim to make events as accessible as possible. If you have any accessibility requirements or questions about how we can support you in attending our events\, please contact The James Hutton Institute’s event team at events@hutton.ac.uk. \nPhotography\, filming and recording \nThis event is being recorded. The recordings may be used for publicity\, promotional and business development purposes in print and digital media formats including publications\, reports\, tenders\, websites\, promotional material and social media. Due to the sensitivity of the camera equipment we cannot guarantee that your image will not be recorded. If you have any concerns\, please contact events@hutton.ac.uk. \nThis recording will be made available on The James Hutton Institute’s Youtube platform following the talk. \n 
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LOCATION:The James Hutton Institute\, Invergowrie\, The James Hutton Institute\, Invergowrie\, Dundee\, DD2 5DA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Plant Power 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nCelebrating Fascination of Plants Day\n  \nPlant Power 2026 is part of the eighth international Fascination of Plants Day\, a global initiative led by plant scientists worldwide under the umbrella of the European Plant Science Organisation (EPSO) \n  \nThe day celebrates the vital role plants play in our lives – from food and medicine to climate resilience and wellbeing – and invites people of all ages to discover why plants matter now more than ever. \nDiscover the power of plants\n  \nWhether you’re curious about nature\, passionate about science\, or simply enjoy being outdoors; Plant Power 2026 is a chance to explore\, learn and be inspired. \nJoin us for a day of free day of family-friendly activities\, conversations and experiences that highlight how plants shape our world – locally and globally. \n  \nWhy plants matter\n  \nFascination of Plants Day highlights the importance of plant science in tackling some of the biggest challenges facing our planet\, including: \n\nSustainable agriculture and food security\nHorticulture and forestry\nPlant‑based products such as paper\, timber\, chemicals\, bioenergy and pharmaceuticals\nEnvironmental conservation and ecosystem protection\n\nThe initiative encourages a deeper understanding of how plants support life on earth – and how plant science helps secure a sustainable future. \nGet involved: share your enthusiasm!\n  \nAlongside welcoming visitors\, Plant Power 2026 is also looking for individuals and organisations who want to take part and help bring the day to life. \nIf you would like to: \n\nIncrease public awareness of plant science\nShare your enthusiasm\, research\, work or experience with plants\nBe part of a global outreach event with a strong local focus\n\n\nThen we would love to hear from:\n\n\nResearchers and scientists\nEnvironmental and community organisations\nEducators and students\nHorticulture\, forestry and land‑based professionals\nAnyone passionate about plants and public engagement\n\nWe are also welcoming volunteers to support the event on the day – and a free lunch will be provided for all volunteers. \nRegister to attend Plant Power 2026.\n  \nWant to take part or find out more?\n  \nContact: tracy.valentine@hutton.ac.uk \n 
URL:https://www.hutton.ac.uk/event/plant-power-2026/
LOCATION:Dundee University Botanic Garden Riverside Dr\, Dundee DD2 1QH\, Dundee University Botanic Garden\, Riverside Dr\, Dundee\, DD2 1QH
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