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Living Wage word cloud (courtesy Living Wage Foundation)
Monday, November 06, 2017

James Hutton Institute welcomes new UK Living Wage week rate

In its second full year as a Living Wage employer, the James Hutton Institute welcomes the increase in rates announced as part of Living Wage Week.

Dr Andy Kindness (c) James Hutton Institute
Friday, November 03, 2017

Dr Andy Kindness takes over Environmental and Biochemical Sciences group leadership

The Institute is pleased to announce Dr Andy Kindness as new Science Group leader for Environmental and Biochemical Sciences.

Isotopic analysis capabilities boosted by new high-spec instrument
Thursday, October 26, 2017

Isotopic analysis capabilities boosted by new high-spec instrument

The James Hutton Institute celebrated reinforcing its extensive analytical chemistry capabilities for research and commercial work with a launch evening and ribbon cutting for their new Thermal Ionisation Mass Spectrometer.

Professors Lesley Torrance (l) and Deborah Roberts (r)
Thursday, October 19, 2017

Professors Lesley Torrance and Deb Roberts appointed as Directors of Science

The James Hutton Institute is pleased to confirm the appointment of professors Lesley Torrance and Deborah Roberts as Directors of Science with immediate effect.

Cumbernauld Glen
Thursday, October 19, 2017

Connections between greenspace and residents to be explored in Cumbernauld project

Cumbernauld Living Landscape, has received funding to develop its Creating Natural Connections project. The four-year initiative aims to make the town's woods, parks and open spaces better for wildlife and residents.

Barley (c) James Hutton Institute
Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Barley scientists discover path to improved grain quality

Scientists from the International Barley Hub have discovered a genetic pathway to improved barley grain size and uniformity, a finding which may help breeders develop future varieties suited to the needs of growers and distillers.

Web mapping service improved in latest update to Scottish Soils app
Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Web mapping service improved in latest update to Scottish Soils app

The SIFSS (Soil Indicators for Scottish Soils) app has recently been updated to improve usability. Aimed at growers, farmers and land managers in Scotland, the app allows them to quickly identify soil type in their area.

Scotland's Environment Web screenshot
Friday, October 06, 2017

Visit the new-look Scotland's Environment Web

The website, produced by the James Hutton Institute-supported SEWeb partnership, has launched a newly redesigned look and feel responding to user feedback.

Professor Tim Jackson (courtesy)
Monday, October 02, 2017

Prosperity without growth: is it possible? Watch the 40th Macaulay Lecture on our YouTube channel

For the first time in the 40-year history of the TB Macaulay Lecture, viewers of our YouTube channel will be able to watch a live webcast of renowned sustainability expert Professor Tim Jackson's talk on how we can exist within the ecological limits of our planet.

Cow at Hartwood farm (c) James Hutton Institute
Friday, September 29, 2017

Better support for renewable energy decision making

A software tool developed by a James Hutton Institute scientist aims to guide farmers, private firms, academics and policymakers when making decisions regarding anaerobic digestion projects.

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