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Moredun welcomes Dr Anita Jaglarz as new Head of Aquaculture Research Group
The Moredun Group has welcomed back Dr Anita Jaglarz as Head of the Aquaculture Research Group (ARG). Anita began her career at Moredun in 2006, initially working as a research scientist in the bacteriology department on mastitis research. When the ARG was formed in 2013, she joined as a postdoctoral researcher despite having no prior experience with aquatic species or the aquaculture industry. Her strong background in biotechnology and enthusiasm for learning quickly made her a valued member of the team.
Global Investors Zero In on Scottish Startups
Scottish startups are gaining global attention, according to a new report, with early-stage funding attracting a host of new international investors into the country’s innovation market.
Source: DIGIT
Ogibiotec Announces Strategic Investment
Ogibiotec has successfully secured a significant investment round, led by existing investors Merleview Capital, with continued backing from Scottish Enterprise, TRICAPITAL Angels Limited and Apollo Informal Investments.
Developing the UK-ADB food and nature partnership
In mid-July, a senior delegation from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) embarked on a UK mission with a series of business meetings at venues across the UK, designed to develop the ADB–UK Food and Nature Partnership launched earlier in the year by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and ADB.
This partnership aims to advance investments in biodiversity, ecosystems, and food systems transformation.
Scotland Attracts New Early-Stage Investors Despite Challenging Market Conditions
Scotland could receive billions of pounds in tech investment after the launch of an AI Growth Zone, the UK Government says.
Scottish Secretary Ian Murray said that this initiative would position Scotland at the "forefront of the UK's technological revolution".
Source: Scottish Financial News
Scots AI Device Targets Skin Cancer Delays In Remote Areas
A Scottish researcher at Edinburgh’s Heriot-Watt University has led the development of a new AI tool that could transform skin cancer care for patients living in remote areas by allowing for fast and potentially life-saving diagnoses.
Source: DIGIT
Scotland 'set to be at forefront of UK's technological revolution' with AI investment
Scotland could receive billions of pounds in tech investment after the launch of an AI Growth Zone, the UK Government says.
Scottish Secretary Ian Murray said that this initiative would position Scotland at the "forefront of the UK's technological revolution".
Source: Business Insider
Nationwide study set to improve poultry welfare
A new £500k commercial poultry catching and handling study is aiming to improve the welfare of farmed birds throughout Britain.
Led by SRUC and the University of Bristol, the comprehensive collaboration between academic research teams, industry, Humane Slaughter Association and a poultry veterinary consultant is set to take place over three years and will collect data from over 100 commercial poultry flocks, leading to best practise for poultry wellbeing.
MYGroup enters joint venture with Beta Bugs to secure supply of Black Soldier Fly eggs
MYGroup has entered into a joint venture with insect genetics company Beta Bugs to supply eggs for its Black Soldier Fly (BSF) bioconversion Insectology™ process for food waste management.
Under the joint venture, Beta Bugs will become MYGroup’s exclusive supplier of BSF eggs, with a new breeding and hatching facility to be established at the waste management company’s The Maltings site at South Milford, near Leeds.
Nick Challoner appointed as Chief Executive Officer at Ingenza
Ingenza Limited, a technology driven contract research, development and manufacturing organisation (CRDMO), has announced the appointment of Nick Challoner as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective the 1st of October, 2025.