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Red squirrel goals set out by experts
Experts from across Scotland set out ambitions to track and study iconic species in key report.
Key actions to support red squirrel populations in Scotland have been identified by experts from across the country.
Putting their recommendations into action would support the conservation and management of the iconic species and aid woodland biodiversity, according to a report from the group.
Midlothian junction upgrade reaches final design stage
As one of the flagship infrastructure investments of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal, the Bush Loan junction upgrade has now moved into its final design phase.
This development will improve vehicle safety, reduce traffic speeds, ease access to employment and research sites and enable future development across Midlothian Science Zone, whilst addressing Transport Scotland’s safety concerns.
Source: Scottish Construction Now
AI tools show promise for veterinary diagnosis
AI tools can support vets in diagnosing disease, research has shown.
A computer model has been trained to recognise a common disease in dogs with an encouraging success rate, underscoring its potential as a veterinary tool.
The approach supports the use of AI for relatively straightforward tasks, to allow vets to concentrate on more complex tasks, according to the team behind the study.
Director focuses on animal welfare as strategic priority
Dr Rebecca Doyle, newly appointed Director of the Animal Welfare Centre within the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, aims to work with colleagues across the School to further embed animal welfare teaching and practice.
The new Director, who joined the University of Edinburgh in 2021, held the post of Deputy Director of the Animal Welfare Centre until recently being named Interim Director, before being appointed to her current post.
Appointment of Director of Innovation for the Easter Bush Campus
We are delighted to announce the appointment of a Director of Innovation (DoI) for the University of Edinburgh’s Easter Bush Campus, a critical role to continue the growth and recognition of this leading research and innovation community within Midlothian Science Zone.
Dick Vet Equine Hospital first in Scotland to offer standing CT and MRI to patients
The University of Edinburgh’s Dick Vet Equine Hospital in Midlothian Science Zone, has taken delivery of a new standing CT scanner to complement its existing standing MRI scanner for scanning the distal limbs of horses.
Research highlights importance of cooling hot dogs
In a bid to prevent the suffering that commonly results from this potentially fatal disorder, researchers at SRUC and the Royal Veterinary College investigated the effectiveness of different cooling methods for dogs after exercise.