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The showcase was targeted at families and school groups. Two of the four days were advertised to schools in areas of deprivation, and grants were available for transport costs in order to remove the main barrier to attendance. As well as communicating the science UnEarthed was very much about showcasing best practice in public engagement. All proposals went through a selection process and the support provided by NERC at all stages was exceptional. So why do we need the public to care about and act on tree health? In short we need more people to be on the lookout for pests and diseases and
This month SCOPS (Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep) have released its latest update on liver fluke.
Our Spotlight reports provide an annual snapshot of our extensive range of policy, practice and innovation impacts. Amongst the research covered in this edition are examples related, but not limited to, safeguarding plant and animal health, making Scotland’s food and drink sector more resilient, improving human health and nutrition, and protecting Scotland’s vital natural resources. Read the latest spotlight. Our research is made possible by mid to long-term investment in areas of research which are challenging, complex, and yet have the potential to result in major benefits for Scotland, UK
“Scotland’s moorlands are internationally recognised, and ensuring their sustainable management is of paramount importance. I am very much looking forward to working on this with the other members of the group” Professor Alison Hester, of our Ecological Sciences group, has been appointed as member of a new independently-led group which aims to ensure grouse moor management practices are not only sustainable but are legally compliant. The group has been set up in response to research by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) that found almost a third of golden eagles being tracked by satellite died in
“We have rapidly developed links to India and this is an important step in our relationship building, as we aim to build a wider breadth of collaborations over the coming years.” Scientists from the James Hutton Institute took part in the Scottish Government’s Hydro Nation delegation in support of a visit by Scotland's Deputy First Minister, John Swinney MSP, to India from the 4 th to the 7 th of December. The visit aimed to promote trade and investment between Scotland and India in the priority areas of education, skills, energy and water. More information from: Bernardo Rodriguez-Salcedo
In this special World Soil Day 2017 piece, Matt Aitkenhead and Cathy Hawes explore the ways in which soil is vital to our survival and discuss research looking at the relationships between carbon, climate change and land management. Matt Aitkenhead & Cathy Hawes Soil is vital to our survival. We need it to grow our crops, feed our livestock, maintain our water supply and provide a home for biodiversity. However, because we do not see it doing these things, we forget what it does and take it for granted. Like rain and sunshine, the soil has always been there, and we assume that it will always
"A healthy soil with an ideal amount of soil organic carbon can provide good plant growing conditions, help nutrient cycling and allow adequate water infiltration and storage" Soil scientists from the James Hutton Institute, along with colleagues at Cranfield University, Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute and the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, have contributed to the development of the first Global Soil Organic Matter map launched today (World Soil Day 2017), by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). Related content Soils@Hutton Allan Lilly More information from
“Ruthven Farm is making a big difference to a wide range of biodiversity and conservation targets on their land but also it was their passion and enthusiasm that impressed” The James Hutton Institute was proud to present an award at the prestigious RSPB Nature of Scotland Awards in Edinburgh last week. As sponsor of the Food & Farming category, the Institute supports the awards’ promotion of 'passionate commitment' to wildlife and sustainable practices. More information from: Gilllian Stirton, Senior Communications Manager, James Hutton Institute, Tel: +44 (0)1382 568928 (direct line) or +44
Throughout their studies PhD students receive support and mentoring from their Institute supervisors and our Postgraduate Student Liaison Team. New opportunities for PhD projects at the James Hutton Institute are now being advertised on FindAPhD.com. PhD projects are being offered by all five of our Science Groups covering many aspects of our work. All projects are funded jointly between the Institute and participating universities. Related content Postgraduate study Living and Working in Aberdeen Living and working in Dundee More information from: Bernardo Rodriguez-Salcedo, Media Manager
"We are fortunate to have Philip, and he makes a great contribution to the institute supporting other scientists too. This accolade further demonstrates the institute's world-class capabilities in science" A senior scientist from the James Hutton Institute has again been distinguished as a Highly Cited Researcher by Clarivate Analytics. Professor Philip J. White, from our Ecological Sciences group, has been included in the Highly Cited Researcher list in Plant & Animal Science for the fourth year running - one of eighteen from the UK, and the only individual from Scotland, listed in this