Thursday, September 09, 2021
Researchers from the James Hutton Institute and the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research are calling on arable farmers from across Scotland to help them develop a greater understanding of attitudes towards making risky decisions, as part of an international study.
Tuesday, September 07, 2021
David Beattie, a Knowledge Transfer Partnership researcher exploring how seaweed-based feeds can help achieve benefits in Scotland’s premium animal feeds sector, has been shortlisted for a Knowledge Transfer Network “Best of the Best Award”, in the Future Leader category.
Monday, September 06, 2021
The partnership in charge of looking after the river Dee catchment in north east Scotland is a finalist in the Nature of Scotland Awards. Shortlisted for the Climate Action Award, the Hutton-supported Dee Catchment Partnership has been recognised for the group’s recent efforts in restoring the Easter Beltie burn near Torphins.
Friday, September 03, 2021
Celebrating the inspirational people, projects, groups and organisations working hard to protect Scotland’s precious natural heritage, the shortlist has now been announced for the Nature of Scotland Awards 2021, including finalists for the Food and Farming category sponsored by the James Hutton Institute.
Friday, September 03, 2021
Urgent and combined actions are needed to tackle the climate emergency and biodiversity crisis, according to a new report published by the Scottish Ecological Design Association (SEDA) and supported by James Hutton Institute scientists. The document sets out eight recommendations which will all be discussed in a new forum called SEDA Land.
Thursday, September 02, 2021
As the eyes of the world turn to Glasgow for the upcoming COP26, the James Hutton Institute has supported the recommendations issued by the Climate Emergency Response Group (CERG) in a report which outlines a series of actions the Scottish Government must take to accelerate their response to the climate emergency.
Friday, August 27, 2021
An estimated £1.2 billion of Scotland’s buildings, transport infrastructure, cultural and natural heritage may be at risk of coastal erosion by 2050, according to new research funded by the Centre of Expertise for Waters (CREW), a partnership between the James Hutton Institute and Scottish higher education and research institutes.
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Building work has now begun on the International Barley Hub (IBH) and Advanced Plant Growth Centre (APGC) at the James Hutton Institute. The two plant science innovation centres are being supported by £45 million from the UK Government and £17 million from the Scottish Government as part of the Tay Cities Region Deal.
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
An Environmental Science and Mental Health Review commissioned by NERC and led by researchers at the James Hutton Institute has highlighted the potential contribution that environmental science can make to mental health research and innovation.
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Large-scale conservation work across the Dee catchment has been given the green light thanks to a major cash injection of over half a million pounds. A variety of projects comprising floodplain restoration, woodland expansion and peatland restoration will benefit both people and nature, boosting the region’s resilience.
