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Scientists spending a penny in the name of wastewater science

Scientists at The James Hutton Institute are contributing more than just their grey cells to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy use – thanks to a newly installed urinal.

The otherwise unassuming facility, at the independent research organisation’s Aberdeen campus, is collecting urine from staff to help advance a wastewater treatment technology using power-producing common microbes.

Hutton collaborates with Scottish Society for Crop Research to pave the way for Scotland’s Fruitful Future

The James Hutton Institute and the Scottish Society for Crop Research (SSCR) are collaborating to present this year’s Fruit for the Future showcase at Invergowrie, Dundee on the 27th of July 2023.

Jam-packed with the latest soft fruit research, scientific presentations, outdoor demonstrations, and walks through experimental plots, the event is the perfect opportunity for industry experts to discuss key issues facing the sector.

Scotland’s Best Soil in Show winner crowned

The James Hutton Institute has awarded Duncan Macalister of Glenbarr farm in Kintyre the “Best Soil in Show” trophy during the Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh last month (June).

Soil scientists from The James Hutton Institute analysed soil samples submitted by land managers across the country in the competition. They tested it against compositional, structural, and chemical criteria to grade and benchmark the soil.

New study could sow seeds of change for barley

It may be known as the basis of whisky but scientists at two of Scotland’s leading scientific institutions have been tasked with distilling a new future for barley.

Experts from the University of Dundee and James Hutton Institute have teamed up with scientists from across Europe as part of a major project that could unlock several new uses for the popular crop.

Expect more record temperatures, say Hutton experts

June’s record breaking UK temperatures should not be a surprise – more a sign of things to come, according to experts at The James Hutton Institute in Aberdeen.

Scientists at the institute say that we should expect temperature records to be broken more frequently, with impacts on crops, wildlife and especially rivers, when combind with increasing water scarcity.

Hutton returns to Scottish Game Fair

The James Hutton Institute is back at the Scottish Game Fair this weekend, showcasing our world-leading research at one of Scotland’s biggest rural events.

The event, organised by the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust, is once again being held in the stunning grounds of Scone Palace near Perth. 

Exascale computing could supercharge crisis response capability

A team of UK scientists led by The James Hutton Institute in Aberdeen are hoping to show how an advanced form of computer modelling could help supercharge how governments deal with major issues like pandemics – if it can be used on the world’s latest and most powerful so-called “exascale” computers.  

Hutton hosts leading figures at Royal Highland Show

Independent research organisation, The James Hutton Institute has hailed this year’s Royal Highland Show (RHS) a success, with visits to its marquee from leading figures across UK and Scottish Government and further afield.

Highlights at the leading Scottish agriculture event, included First Minister Humza Yousaf getting his hands dirty to learn about soil science at the Hutton’s Royal Highland Education Trust stand, and meeting Hutton Chief Executive Colin Campbell. 

Arable Scotland 2023 returns to Dundee with a focus on technological innovation

The James Hutton Institute, SRUC (Scotland’s Rural College), and AHDB (the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board) welcome the arable sector back to Balruddery Farm, Dundee on 4 July for their field-based Arable Scotland event. Built around the theme of ‘Innovating for the Future’, the event will look at the pressing challenges the agricultural sector faces and how farming innovation and adaptation will be key to success across the industry.

Now available: June 2023 issue of Hutton Highlights

The latest issue of Hutton Highlights, our e-magazine showing how Hutton science is driving the sustainable use of land and natural resources, is now available from our Hutton Highlights pages.

Our June 2023 issue includes:


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The James Hutton Research Institute is the result of the merger in April 2011 of MLURI and SCRI. This merger formed a new powerhouse for research into food, land use, and climate change.