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Research organisations launch collective alliance
The National Research Organisations (NRO) Group brings together more than 40 UK science and research organisations dedicated to advancing science for the benefit of people, communities, the economy, the environment and national resilience.
Three research organisations 'in the zone' are part of this collective alliance - Roslin Institute, Moredun Research Institute and UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH).
SRUC launches its largest ever Board recruitment drive
SRUC has begun a search for up to seven non-executive Board Members as part of a planned programme of Board succession and skills renewal aligned to its new strategy.
This is the first time since the creation of SRUC in 2012 that opportunities of this scale have become available to play a leading in the success and growth of SRU
Discovering what’s Brewing at BioCampus
Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum in June was hosted at Vault City Brewing’s new premises on BioCampus following a major refit of a building three times larger than the company’s former site in Portobello, and increasing production capacity by more than eight million litres a year!
Happy cows or moody cows – existing farm tech can tell the difference
Scientists in Scotland have discovered that sensors on dairy farms could help identify happier, healthier herds.
A new study from the Digital Dairy Chain, part of the SRUC-led UKRI Strength in Places programme, has revealed that technology already worn by thousands of dairy cows could become a powerful new tool for monitoring animal wellbeing – helping farmers identify both thriving herds and those needing extra supp
UK’s £750m supercomputer milestone as turf cut at Easter Bush Midlothian
Construction on the site of the UK's Next National Supercomputer has begun on Easter Bush, Midlothian. The University of Edinburgh was chosen as the new supercomputer’s home in recognition of EPCC’s long-standing leadership in high performance computing.
Work begins on UK's new £750m supercomputer
Construction work has started on the UK's new £750m national supercomputer.
It will be hosted in University of Edinburgh buildings on the outskirts of Penicuik and Roslin in Midlothian, near the institute where Dolly the sheep was cloned.
Source: BBC News
Ingenza inaugurates state-of-the art headquarters, the ‘inGenius® Building’
Ingenza, a world-leading protein CRDMO, based in Midlothian Science Zone, recently welcomed key customers, partners, associates and colleagues to celebrate the official naming and inauguration of its state-of-the-art facility, the inGenius® Building.
Moredun Director receives Advancement of Veterinary Science Award
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) awarded Professor Tom McNeilly the prestigious Advancement of Veterinary Science accolade at their national ceremony. The established Advancement of Veterinary Science Award (Dalrymple-Champneys Cup and Medal) recognises a BVA member who has helped to advance veterinary science and medicine through research and knowledge sharing. They have authored outstanding scientific work or undertaken activities which advanced veterinary science and spread their knowledge.
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.
Funding announced to support Scotland’s animal health, aquaculture and agritech sector
The Scottish Government has announced £150,000 funding to support the future development of Scotland’s animal health, aquaculture and agritech sector. The announcement was made at the Royal Highland Show and coincides with the publication of a new report setting out opportunities to strengthen Scotland’s position in animal health, aquaculture and agritech. The funding is expected to support high-value jobs, particularly in rural and coastal communities, while driving export growth, inward investment and productivity.