November has seen Moredun Research Institute 'renamed' the Moustache Research Institute all in aid of raising awareness of men’s health. A group of scientists from Moredun are taking part in ‘Movember’ - a month long moustache growing competition which aims to raise money for men’s health charities Moredun’s team have joined hundreds of thousands of men across the World who take part in this annual event and has resulted in some most wonderful moustaches popping up on faces across the institute.
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"The request is recognition of our interdisciplinary expertise on environmental management at the James Hutton Institute Dr Kerry Waylen, a social scientist based at the James Hutton Institute’s Social, Economic and Geographic Sciences group in Aberdeen, has been invited to speak at a Science Forum preceding the next meeting of the Convention on Biological Diversity in Cancun, Mexico. Related content Social, Economic and Geographical Sciences Kerry Waylen More information from: Bernardo Rodriguez-Salcedo, Media Manager, Tel: +44 (0)1224 395089 (direct line), +44 (0)344 928 5428 (switchboard)
"The meeting allowed Kenyan farmers to hear about the new bilateral agreement to allow importation of Scottish seed potatoes and to connect seed importers in Kenya with exporters in Scotland Scientists, plant health officials, representatives from farmers’ organisations and potato growers from Scotland and Kenya participated in a workshop held in Nairobi to discuss findings from BBSRC and Scottish Government funded research on virus resistance, heat tolerance and early maturity of potato crops. The meeting, funded by a BBSRC GCRF Impact accelerator account award to the University of St Andrews
“It is a growing area of research that in addition to clear implications for food safety, public health and crop production, has also illuminated fascinating aspects to the biology of pathogens A publication co-edited by a James Hutton Institute scientist is at the top of the most-read electronic books of 2016, according to influential research network Frontiers. The book, titled Plants as alternative hosts for human and animal pathogens, was co-edited by Dr Nicola Holden, a researcher based at the Cell and Molecular Sciences group of the James Hutton Institute in Dundee. Related content
“We aim to identify conditions for light-induced tuber greening, which in turn will inform the design of prototype packaging film to reduce greening during storage and in store. A research consortium including the James Hutton Institute and the University of Southampton is to tackle the problem of greening in potato, the world’s fourth most important food crop, in a drive to reduce field and supply chain losses whilst strengthening global food security. Related content Mark Taylor More information from: Bernardo Rodriguez-Salcedo, Media Manager, Tel: +44 (0)1224 395089 (direct line), +44 (0
"The James Hutton Institute has massive and hugely relevant expertise to offer Representatives from James Hutton Limited, the James Hutton Institute’s commercial subsidiary, and the Centre of Expertise for Waters (CREW) are to take part in the TECH Summit 2016, which will see thought leaders, businesses, educational institutions and innovators explore the future of India-UK collaboration. More information from: Bernardo Rodriguez-Salcedo, Media Manager, Tel: +44 (0)1224 395089 (direct line), +44 (0)344 928 5428 (switchboard) or +44 (0)7791 193918 (mobile). read more
In response to increasing reports of anthelmintic (wormer) resistance in many of our common gastro-intestinal worms affecting the health and welfare of livestock and horses, Moredun has teamed up with animator Selina Wagner (Blobina Animations) to create an engaging and entertaining short film highlighting the important elements involved in the development and spread of anthelmintic resistance.
"Each use of the service to analyse a crop sample is worth savings of approximately £14 in labour and equipment for farmers. As one of the world's most important food crops, potatoes are grown for many different markets. It is fundamental for farmers to know when to halt crop growth to achieve optimal tuber size for market and so maximize profits. Until now, standard practice has been to grade a sample of tubers through multiple sieves, counting the number within size ranges, which is time consuming and expensive. Related content Matt Aitkenhead More information from: Bernardo Rodriguez
“The importance of research and innovation in British society really can’t be underestimated. It is what helps us to solve problems and develop the tools and technologies to advance in the world. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland, Lord Dunlop, held a roundtable discussion today at the James Hutton Institute's Invergowrie site near Dundee, on the implications of Brexit for research and innovation. Lord Dunlop was joined by Professor Colin Campbell, Chief Executive of the James Hutton Institute, alongside colleagues from across the wider research and innovation community
"In four years, SIMRA will make a real difference on the ground in marginalised rural regions of Europe and beyond How can social innovation change the face of marginalised rural areas in Europe and beyond? What are the most appropriate approaches, methods and tools that can be used for assessing social innovations? What does policy support to social innovation mean in different regional settings and contexts? These questions along with many others were at the heart of the first transdisciplinary workshop of the H2020-funded SIMRA (Social Innovation in Marginalised Rural Areas) project, held