Monday, June 03, 2019
Two hundred and ninety three years ago today, one of the most influential Scots ever was born: a man whose influence on our understanding of the earth was revolutionary at the time and has unlocked vast areas of related knowledge since then.
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Ways to achieve the ambitious greenhouse emission targets, as described in proposed climate change legislation, were at the centre of discussions during a session of the ECCLR Committee of the Scottish Parliament.
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Social scientists of the James Hutton Institute and partner organisations are to highlight experiences of population turnaround in the Scottish islands through the Islands Revival project.
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Scientists of the James Hutton Institute have provided evidence for an investigation conducted by the House of Lords Science and Technology Select Committee into the quality and reliability of forensic science within the UK legal system.
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Hutton board member George Lawrie will crisscross Scotland on a tractor to mark a major milestone for The Royal Highland Education Trust: 20 years 'taking the classroom to the countryside' and raising the awareness of children about where their food comes from.
Friday, May 24, 2019
Representatives from industry, public bodies, government and scientists will gather at Scotland's first-ever Plant Health Conference, focussing on how best to preserve Scotland's plant-based industries.
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Two research projects conducted by Scotland’s Centre of Expertise for Waters have been awarded prizes in recognition of excellence and innovation in water research.
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Green-fingered families could all become plant scientists for the day as the James Hutton Institute and University of Dundee host Plant Power Day 2019, a celebration of the power of plants.
Monday, May 20, 2019
Leading Hutton forensic geology expert Professor Lorna Dawson has been recognised with an Expert Witness Award, in addition to being inducted as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Research by a social scientist based within the James Hutton Institute’s Social, Economic and Geographical Sciences (SEGS) has been featured in a book recently published by the International Labour Organization (ILO), a specialized agency of the United Nations.