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Lorna Dawson standing at a desk with a microscope
Friday, March 31, 2023

Hutton forensic soil scientist awarded RSE medal for earth science

The James Hutton institute’s Head of Forensic Soil Science, Professor Lorna Dawson, has become the first winner of the Royal Society of Edinburgh’s (RSE) medal for earth and environmental sciences.

Rachel Helliwell, Director of HNIC and Scotland’s Centre of Expertise for Waters
Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Scottish innovation in Edinburgh World Water Day spotlight

Scotland’s water sector leaders, from academia to industry and government, will gather in Edinburgh tomorrow [22nd March ] to discuss how Scottish innovation and cooperation can safeguard global water sustainability and resilience.

Glensaugh research farm
Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Research farm opens its gates for Climate Week

A northeast farm that’s working to show how agriculture can be both climate positive and nature friendly is opening its gates – and new EV charging points – to the public at the end of the month

Best Soil in Show
Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Last chance for farmers and land managers to enter Scotland’s Best Soil in Show competition

The James Hutton Institute is issuing a last call for farmers and land managers across Scotland to enter its long-running soil competition, Best Soil in Show, which aims to highlight the importance of healthy soils across the country.

(L-R) Professor Lee-Ann Sutherland, Director of the ILUSC and project le
Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Project manager appointed for Aberdeen institute’s Just Transition Hub

Faithful+Gould has been selected by The James Hutton Institute as the project manager for its new Just Transition Hub in Aberdeen, following the award of £7.2 milliion for the project from the Scottish Government late last year.

Jennie Morrison, short brown hair and a fringe standing outside a building
Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Green tech start-up takes tenancy at The James Hutton Institute

Fast-growing green hydrogen technology start-up sHYp has moved into offices and laboratory space at The James Hutton Institute in Aberdeen with plans to expand to five staff on site by summer.

a field of barley with a border of purple spring flowers and trees
Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Scottish field trials show cost of shift to sustainable farming

Farmers who want to adopt more sustainable and environmentally friendly farming methods could face lower short-term margins, but the long-term benefits could outweigh the pain, according to the results of an innovative crop trial in Scotland.

Dr William Allwood, metabolomics facility lead at The James Hutton Institute usi
Thursday, February 09, 2023

James Hutton Institute invests £1.75 million in latest hi-spec lab equipment

The James Hutton institute has invested more than £1.75 million in new, state-of-the-art laboratory equipment to enhance its leading independent scientific research capabilities across food, plant and soil health and quality.

Escape to the country
Tuesday, February 07, 2023

Escape to the country

A shift to hybrid working practices following the coronavirus pandemic has led to some people swapping city living for country life. Now an international project will explore the scale, and pros and cons, of urban migration into rural, island and coastal communities across the globe.

Professor Lorna Dawson, head of forensic science and principal scientist at The
Friday, February 03, 2023

James Hutton Institute scientist appointed Commissioner on Food, Farming and Countryside Commission

The James Hutton institute’s head of forensic science, principal scientist Professor Lorna Dawson, has been appointed as a commissioner on the UK’s Food, Farming and Countryside Commission (FFCC).

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