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Roslin scientists will support women agricultural scientists in Ethiopia
Monday 11th March 2019, 9:45am

Scientists at The Roslin Institute will support new African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) fellows in Ethiopia.

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New supercomputer set to boost UK capability
Monday 11th March 2019, 2:00pm

The University of Edinburgh is to host a £79 million national supercomputer that will be five times quicker than the UK’s current capabilities.

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Drug resistance effort aided by sewage survey
Friday 8th March 2019, 9:30am

Efforts to monitor the spread of antibiotic resistance worldwide could be transformed with a map created using data from analysis of sewage samples.

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Roslin Director is awarded the Ronald Ross medal
Thursday 7th March 2019, 9:15am

Professor Eleanor Riley has been awarded the 2019 Ronald Ross medal for her research in malaria immunology and contributions to Africa.

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Strategic economic case for rural university
Wednesday 6th March 2019, 3:00pm

When Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) becomes a new rural enterprise university it could lead to a £4.5 billion boost to the Scottish economy, according to a new report.

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Dick Vet excels in QS World Rankings
Wednesday 27th February 2019, 1:00pm

The QS World University subject rankings have been released, with the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies among the world's best for Veterinary Science.

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Life science businesses secure record equity investment
Tuesday 26th February 2019, 5:00pm

Scotland’s life sciences companies raised a record £85m of equity investment during the past year, according to new figures released by Life Sciences Scotland ahead of the industry’s annual awards ceremony.

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How bird feathers form in wave-like motion
Friday 22nd February 2019, 10:00am

Scientists have revealed how bird feathers form in a wave-like motion, which could help cool birds.

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Supercomputers target TB
Tuesday 19th February 2019, 12:00pm

Livestock scientists at SRUC have been awarded £337,000 for a project which will use highly advanced computers to predict the Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) status of dairy cows.

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Aquaculture genetics consortium set to tackle industry challenges
Monday 18th February 2019, 9:00am

Major new aquaculture genetics consortium aims to take a leap forward in stock improvement of vital UK species.

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