āThis exciting project will allow us to combine our experience in multi-component extraction from seaweeds and in polysaccharide chemistry to develop new methods that provide good agar yield whilst maximising value through extracting other components from the seaweedsā Agar, a jelly-like substance obtained from the cell walls of some species of red algae, is used in food production as a gelling and thickening agent, but it is not currently produced in the UK and has a large carbon footprint. An innovative research project led by the James Hutton Institute and Caledonian Seaweeds Ltd is
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āHaving Stonewall Bronze status is a signal of our commitment to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and to developing the potential of all of our colleagues, across the Hutton Groupā The James Hutton Institute has received an accolade for its commitment to the inclusion of lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer people in the workplace. This year, the Institute received a Bronze award from Stonewall, the worldās second-largest LGBTQ+ charity. For twenty years the charity has been supporting employers to create welcoming workplaces for lesbian, gay, bi, trans and
āWe want to enable impactful science that safeguards high quality, sustainable and resilient barley production around the worldā A renowned group of barley scientists, including researchers from the James Hutton Institute and the University of Dundee, has issued an open call to āgalvanizeā the international barley research community from the ground up by increasing interactions, establishing new collaborations and offering greater value to global research investments. Press and media enquiries: Bernardo Rodriguez-Salcedo, Media Manager, James Hutton Institute, Tel: +44 (0)1224 395089 (direct
"We'd love to hear what you think of it, so please send us your comments" The latest issue of Hutton Highlights, our quarterly review showing how Hutton science is driving the sustainable use of land and natural resources, is now available from our Hutton Highlights pages. Our February 2022 issue includes: Related content Hutton Highlights Press and media enquiries: 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
Professor Julie Fitzpatrick OBE Scientific Director of the Moredun Research Institute and CEO of the Moredun Group, Professor Julie Fitzpatrick OBE, has been appointed as the new Chief Scientific Advisor for Scotland. This exciting appointment, announced in June 2021, comes after an already impressive career for Professor Fitzpatrick, including an OBE for Services to Animal Research and Medicine awarded in 2014. In this new role, Professor Fitzpatrick will be able to use her expertise to ensure that science is considered in relevant policy developments. Dr Eulyn Pagaling Dr Eulyn Pagaling
"The advantages of pulses are considered very important for food security in many regions of the world, especially those threatened by climate change and environmental degradation." By Pete Iannetta Press and media enquiries: 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
Scotland has a strong legacy as a world-class place for parasitology research. Dr Patrick Manson is viewed as the āFather of Tropical Medicine and vector-borne diseaseā for his work on mosquito-transmitted filarial worms and the human blood fluke, Schistosoma mansoni, the causative agent of one of the worldās major Neglected Tropical Diseases, is named after him! In addition, Dr Ronald Ross was the first British Nobel Laureate for his work on malaria transmission, Dr Muriel Robertson described the life cycle of trypanosomes, Dr William Leishman put his name to Leishmania and Dr William
āIt is great to get a chance to see some of the innovative work happening right here in Scotland. As we continue to journey to more sustainable farming, we can learn from the measures taken here which could ultimately help us make better use of our land. Itās an exciting road ahead and Iām so proud of all of the hard work that goes into the range of activities happening at the James Hutton Institute campusā The Scottish Governmentās Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands, Mairi Gougeon MSP, got a vision of climate-positive agriculture and future farming technologies when she visited
This report provides selected highlights from research and Knowledge Exchange (KE) during 2020-21, which reflect the strengths and benefits of long-term strategic funding from the Scottish Government. The SRP is delivering integrated, interdisciplinary research that creates significant innovation and practice change, while also underpinning expertise to support advice for policy and practice. Central to this is SEFARIās enduring relationships with policy, agency, business and civic society across Scotland, UK and globally. SEFARI Gateway is the Centre for Knowledge Exchange and Innovation for
The five CoEs are funded by the Rural and Environment Science and Analytical Services Division (RESAS) and are part of the wider Scottish Government funded research portfolio, which is one of the largest for agri-environment research in the UK. The portfolio represents a globally distinct investment in, and capability for, multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research, and the CoEs operate at the interface between policy and research and provide responsive work in areas of high policy importance. At three events on 9 th of November at the University of Glasgow, the Centres and RESAS came