News archive | The James Hutton Institute

Monday, December 05, 2016

Decision to keep beavers in Scotland welcomed by Hutton scientists

Researchers from our Ecological Sciences group have welcomed the Scottish Government's decision to allow beavers to remain in Scotland but have warned continued monitoring and active management in sensitive areas will be necessary.

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Chief Executive presents Hutton Annual Review 2015-16

The 2015-15 Annual Review, presented by Professor Colin Campbell, contains a summary of research highlights from the past year.

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Aberdeen Ambassador Network aims to boost North East business tourism

The James Hutton Institute is supporting the Aberdeen Ambassador Network, in a drive to bring high-profile conferences and exhibitions to North East Scotland.

Monday, November 28, 2016

Hutton innovation and excellence recognised at 2016 Perthshire Chamber of Commerce Awards

The ingenuity, application and endeavour of staff at the James Hutton Institute's staff were recognised with a score of awards at the Perthshire Chamber of Commerce Business Star Awards ceremony.

Friday, November 25, 2016

“Magic margins” win Innovation Award at RSPB Nature of Scotland Awards

A practical solution to soil erosion devised by our Farm, Field & Glasshouse team has won the Innovation Award at the RSPB Nature of Scotland 2016 Awards prizegiving ceremony.

Thursday, November 24, 2016

Wholly Scottish beer developed by St Andrews Brewery with Hutton hops

A 4.5% fresh hop pale ale brewed with purely Scottish ingredients, including hops harvested by the James Hutton Institute near Dundee, has been introduced by St Andrews Brewery.

Thursday, November 24, 2016

Photo imaging system drives innovation in crop stress detection

Research by the James Hutton Institute and partners aims to develop a system able to remotely monitor stress in soft fruit crops.

Monday, November 21, 2016

Hutton social scientist to take part in Convention on Biological Diversity science forum

Dr Kerry Waylen, from our Social, Economic and Geographic Sciences group, has been invited to participate in a Science Forum to be held before the next meeting of the Convention on Biological Diversity.

Thursday, November 17, 2016

Scottish and Kenyan potato experts strengthen collaborative links

Scientists, officials and growers from Scotland and Kenya shared insights into potato research and collaboration during a recent meeting in Nairobi.

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Publication co-edited by Hutton scientist tops most-read Frontiers list

The book "Plants as alternative hosts for human and animal pathogens", co-edited by Dr Nicola Holden, is at the top of the most popular ebooks published by Frontiers.