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Innovative Knowledge Exchange project slides for 'careers and skills for a future climate'
What can young people's social connections tell us about their migration patterns in rural Scotland?
Introduction: While migration is an integral part of rural communities, little is known about how social networks and community relations shape mobility decisions (e.g., return, outmigration, or stay in) and more widely the experiences of rural living. Such understandings are important in the case of young people who remain central to demographic and social changes and their role in rural livelihoods is crucial to rural futures. Framed within the National Islands Plan (2019), Scotland’s Population Strategy (2021) along with Action to Address Depopulation (2024), our project explores the level
This booklet is dedicated to sharing science education resources created across SEFARI which cover a variety of Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (ENRA) topics, are free to access, and were designed on the premise that learning is for everyone.
A SEFARI Gateway Specialist Advisory Group project on “Source-to-Sea” - kick-off meeting (Aug 2023) slides
The 5th edition of The Spark, SEFARI Gateway’s newsletter, a monthly update on the latest research developments from the Scottish Government’s Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (ENRA) strategic research programme.
Sowing Seeds for the Next generation Careers for People and the Environment The James Hutton Institute was represented by the Hydro Nation International Centre, the Centre of Expertise for Waters and us (HNIC/ CREW/ SEFARI Gateway) under the Scottish Alliance for Geoscience Environment and Society ( SAGES) umbrella and we highlighted the importance of water as a limited resource through a exhibits and a quiz. Posters were displayed, on the hydrological cycle and how different sectors such as agriculture, industry and society impact on water quantity and quality. There was a particular emphasis
The bacterial pathogen Chlamydia abortus is responsible for causing the disease ovine enzootic abortion (OEA), also known as enzootic abortion of ewes (EAE). It is the most common infectious cause of reproductive loss (causing abortion usually in the last three weeks of pregnancy) in sheep in Scotland and the UK, as well as being common throughout the world. The disease can be controlled using two types of commercial vaccines (based on the live and inactivated pathogen), although there are safety and other issues with both types reducing their effectiveness (efficacy). In a bid to produce a
Conference presentation
Morag is a research scientist at the Moredun Research Institute with over 30 years of experience and expertise on chlamydial infections in small ruminants, particularly those relating to Chlamydia abortus infections in sheep. She has interests in understanding the mechanisms by which chlamydial pathogens cause disease, on the interactions between host and pathogen, identifying and characterising the pathogen components used in the control of chlamydial infections through genomic, bioinformatic, molecular and proteomic approaches, as well as the development of improved vaccine and diagnostic
Embarking on the journey Let’s go back to where Zisis’s story began. Zisis Gagkas recalls that his journey started with a spark of curiosity - “The advertisement grabbed my attention”. Therefore, he decided to talk to previous fellows about their experience, who recommended applying. Zisis learned from them how the fellowship scheme works, its structure, and what support is available. Meanwhile, Zisis also thought about what he could bring to this fellowship. He found that fellowships are bespoke opportunities co-constructed with key partners to deliver solutions to priority needs and he