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Introduction to the new Engineering Biology Hub on the Easter Bush Campus
The Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum took place on Tuesday 14th April 2026 at The Roslin Institute, to learn more about the newly established Engineering Biology Hub at the Easter Bush Campus (EB2), highlighting ongoing research projects, research capability and partnership opportunities.
Innovative research suggests Bass Rock gannet colony may be stabilising after avian flu outbreak
New research is shedding light on the health of one of the UK’s most important seabird colonies, suggesting it may be stabilising after the devastating 2022 avian flu outbreak. A team from the Scottish Seabird Centre, Edinburgh Napier University, the University of Edinburgh’s School of Geosciences, and the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology are using cutting-edge technology to better understand one of the world’s largest northern gannet colonies on Bass Rock.
Cloned predecessor to Dolly the sheep goes on permanent show at museum
A cloned sheep that helped pave the way for the creation of Dolly the sheep has gone on show at a rural life museum. Morag and her identical twin Megan were cloned from the same embryo and were the first mammals to be successfully cloned from differentiated cells. Their births in June 1995 at the Roslin Institute in Edinburgh were hailed as a technical breakthrough and made the birth of Dolly the sheep the following year possible.
Source: STV News
Innovation unlocked by Scotland's aligned national ecosystem
Scotland combines world-class research and clinical excellence with international connectivity and access to a skilled workforce, often with strong talent retention levels which I believe is one of Scotland’s most underappreciated strengths, says Mark Hanna
Source: The Scotsman
Royal honour for SRUC Head of Research
A lifelong devotion to animal genetics, which included meeting the world’s most famous sheep, has led to an honorary OBE for SRUC’s Head of Research.
Eileen Wall, Professor of Integrative Livestock Genetics at SRUC, has been honoured for services to Agricultural Science, her scientific contribution to livestock improvement and her leadership of research and innovation at national and international level.
Dyneval turns microscale motion into actionable insights
Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum took place on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 at Bush House, on Pioneer – Edinburgh Technopole, for the launch of the Lumero S1, a ground-breaking particle size analyser from Dyneval Ltd.
Scottish Gov bets £328m to turn innovation into industry
A new report details the Scottish Government’s progress so far in transforming breakthrough research into commercial success, and outlines big plans for the future. The Scottish Government has pledged to invest more than £328 million to transform the country’s bleeding-edge research into commercial success, a huge cash outlay which the SNP hopes can power new businesses, products and services – making the country an “innovation nation”.
Source: DIGIT NEWS
Experts collaborate to develop research technologies
The Roslin Institute is to build on its expertise in developing laboratory-based models to reduce or replace the use of animals in research, where it is feasible to do so.
A collaborative initiative with three other leading veterinary research organisations aims to design and validate novel lab-based models for studying farm animal health and disease.
Moredun opens upgraded High Security Unit to support research to protect animal and public health
Moredun Research Institute has opened its upgraded High Security Unit (HSU) following a major programme of refurbishment and sustainability works, strengthening Scotland’s role in protecting animal and public health.
The upgraded facility was officially opened by MP for Midlothian, Kirsty McNeill, marking the completion of works designed to secure the long-term future of one of the UK’s high-containment research facilities.
Axol Bioscience to expand in Edinburgh after $2.8m funding deal
Axol Bioscience has secured $2.8 million (around £2.1 million) in funding, part of which will be used to expand its operations in Edinburgh.
The investment was led by US life sciences specialist BroadOak Capital Partners, with the company’s founding investor, the Roslin Foundation, also participating.
Source: Scottish Financial News