"Scotland can learn a lot from how other countries use immigration programmes to address skills and occupational shortages and attract and retain people in remote and rural areas" A report published by the Expert Advisory Group on Migration and Population says that immigration schemes can be an āimmediate and directā way to tackle depopulation in Scotland and warns of a fall in Scotlandās working-age population if immigration drops substantially alongside declining fertility. More information from: Bernardo Rodriguez-Salcedo, Media Manager, Tel: +44 (0)1224 395089 (direct line), +44 (0)344 928
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āIt is an honour to be able to contribute to the work of the Council, and support the opportunity for science and policy to work hand in handā Professor Bob Ferrier, Director of Scotlandās Centre of Expertise for Waters and honorary chair at the University of Dundee's Social Sciences School, and Professor Marian Scott, Professor of Environmental Statistics at the University of Glasgow and a member of the James Hutton Instituteās Board of Directors, are among six leading scientists who are set to join the Scottish Science Advisory Council (SSAC), the expert panel that supports the Chief
Sheep scab is a highly contagious disease caused by infestation with the mite Psoroptes ovis. It is endemic in the UK, notifiable in Scotland and has significant economic and welfare impacts. Diagnosis has historically been achieved through observation of clinical signs, e.g. itching, wool loss and the detection of mites in skin scrapings. However, early stages of scab are difficult to diagnose and those animals where symptoms are not yet definitive or readily observable i.e. sub-clinical are a major factor in disease spread. SEFARI scientists have developed a blood test, which can detect scab
The Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform, Roseanna Cunningham MSP, has commissioned the Werritty Committee (Grouse Moor Management Group) to examine areas of concern in moorland and grouse management (specifically peatland restoration, muirburn and the use of medicated grit) and to inform on the advantages of licensing these moors. This report is due to be published imminently, having gathered evidence from all relevant sectors involved in upland land management. Our previous commissioned research has also examined the socioeconomic and biodiversity impacts of
Leading industry and SEFARI science representatives from Scotlandās food, drink and agricultural sectors came together to discuss and speculate what Scotlandās dinner plate may look like in 2050. Through a series of presentations at the Dynamic Earth on the 14 th May 2019 the speakers identified what is needed to ensure that Scotland will maintain and build on its diverse, nutritious and sustainable food and drink products. The topics discussed encompassed a wide range of topics including; protein sources (meat, plants, fish and insects), future agriculture, the industry landscape and
"It was a great opportunity for HE Linda Scott to gain insight into the work both James Hutton Limited and the James Hutton Institute carry out in Africa" The James Hutton Institute was delighted to welcome Her Excellency Ms Linda Scott, High Commissioner of Namibia to the UK. The visit to the Hutton Dundee site, set up through James Hutton Limitedās membership of the Scottish Africa Business Association (SABA), was an opportunity for HE Linda Scott to gain insight into the work both James Hutton Limited and the James Hutton Institute carry out in Africa. More information from: Bernardo
"This report identifies several actions to realise the benefits and opportunities arising from a potential Scottish native oyster aquaculture industry" A new report commissioned by the Centre of Expertise for Waters (CREW) estimates that the restoration of native oyster beds in Scotland has the potential to give a Ā£3.5m boost to the UK economy and create jobs in some of the most economically marginal areas of the Western and Northern Highlands and Islands, bringing not only economic but social value to areas depopulated by migration and struggling with an ageing demographic. More information
Early career scientists working at the University of Aberdeen are set to benefit from Ā£170m of funding following an announcement by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC).