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In the last year, we have been able to flexibly adapt our research in order to react to the evolving COVID-19 situation. We collected data in both the early (first) ‘lockdown’ (May 2020) and then as the local restrictions in Aberdeen City began to be eased and schools went back after the summer break (‘post-lockdown’; August 2020). All study participants completed 7-day diaries, documenting their consumption of foods and drinks over a week. The diaries were accompanied by short questionnaires addressing the frequency, timing, variety, healthiness, portion size, and social context of their
"It is a pleasure to announce Robbie, Derek and Lee-Ann as the directors of IBH, APGC and ILUSC. They are all highly successful and dynamic leaders and highly respected in their own fields, have influential national and international networks, and have clear and exciting vision and plans." The James Hutton Institute has announced the appointment of directors for three flagship research and innovation initiatives: the International Barley Hub (IBH) and the Advanced Plant Growth Centre (APGC), both based in Dundee, and the International Land Use Study Centre (ILUSC) in Aberdeen. More information
“We hope our booklet inspires interest and contributes to a future generation of female scientists” To mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the James Hutton Institute is highlighting its ‘Women in Science’ booklet, which spotlights the roles of 21 of its 204 female scientists. The collection illustrates some of the vast array of interesting, rewarding and appealing types of work, areas of research and careers that science and social sciences can offer. Related content Cell and Molecular Sciences Environmental and Biochemical Sciences Information and Computational Sciences
"There are strong ethical and environmental drivers to source our plant protein from home-grown pulses, but there is much to learn and do" By Pete Iannetta and Alison Karley, Ecological Sciences, James Hutton Institute The COVID-19 pandemic has stretched the UK’s systems of food supply, raising further questions about the adaptability of global food systems in a crisis - in addition to those persistent issues of environmental degradation, biodiversity losses, and the numbers of citizens suffering food and nutrition scarcity. Related content Pietro (Pete) Iannetta Alison Karley More information
Scoping requirements for avian influenza surveillance and testing for wild birds in Scotland Lead: Eleanor Watson, Moredun Research Institute Stakeholders: NatureScot Advisory Committee Avian Influenza Sub-Group This project is supporting the NatureScot Scientific Advisory Committee avian influenza sub-group to increase capacity for wild bird testing for both passive and active surveillance to fully identify the scale of the problem and to support decision making in reducing the spread and impact of this disease. Read the project briefing Supporting the Rural Lens work with the National