Thursday, January 23, 2020
Researchers based at the James Hutton Institute have welcomed the publication of the UK Committee on Climate Change’s new report on land use, and have highlighted the potential of agroforestry and peatland restoration to help deliver the major shift in land use that is needed to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
To support the livelihoods of its farmers, the Indian government is promoting zero-budget natural farming. But will this change support long-term improvement in available food, or could it result in a catastrophic crash in crop yields? A new report co-authored by Dr Jagadeesh Yeluripati (ICS) explores the issue.
Friday, January 17, 2020
Dr Tony Craig has been appointed head of the Social, Economic and Geographical Sciences (SEGS) department, having previously been in the role on an interim basis jointly with Dr Alice Hague.
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Professor Rob Brooker has been appointed to the leadership of the Institute's Ecological Sciences department, which carries out research on the ecology of organisms and ecosystems and is well known for its multidisciplinary approach with ecologists working closely with social scientists, economists, mathematical modellers and others.
Thursday, January 09, 2020
2020 is the International Year of Plant Health and Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters, bringing public attention to two huge global challenges and for good reason, say scientists at the James Hutton Institute.
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
With countries struggling to press forward after the COP25 summit in Madrid and ever-increasing awareness of the impact that the climate emergency is having on our plate, consumers can help address climate issues by changing their habits, including cooking climate-smart, nutritious meals, Professor Derek Stewart says.
Friday, December 13, 2019
The experiences of three Hutton members of staff who have chosen Scotland as a place to live and work have been highlighted by their designation as Talent Ambassadors by TalentScotland, part of Scottish Enterprise, the country’s economic development agency.
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Professor Alison Hester, a senior research scientist within the James Hutton Institute’s Ecological Sciences group in Aberdeen, has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society (RSGS) in recognition of outstanding contributions to science and its application to real-world issues.
Thursday, December 05, 2019
Lynn Cassells and Sandra Baer, managers of Lynbreck Croft, were presented with the Food and Farming Award at the Nature of Scotland Awards prizegiving ceremony by Professor Colin Campbell, Chief Executive of the James Hutton Institute.
Thursday, December 05, 2019
On World Soil Day, Hutton scientists Rebekka Artz and Allan Lilly discuss research focussed on measuring how much carbon is lost from eroded peatland before restoration efforts and then how effective restoration management is.
