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Oyster Farming to benefit from new genetic screening tool
Monday 22nd May 2017, 12:00pm

Oyster farmers are set to benefit from a new genetic tool developed by researchers at The Roslin Institute that will help to prevent disease outbreaks and improve yields.

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Recruiting two part-time receptionists
Friday 19th May 2017, 10:00am

Join the award winning Estates Department team at the University of Edinburgh as a part-time receptionist at the new Roslin Innovation Centre. Two posts are available at 25 hours per week.

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New pollinator project for Lothians
Monday 15th May 2017, 1:00pm

The Lothians Monitor Farm is working with researchers from Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) on a three year project which aims to increase the number of pollinators on farm. The team believe that the changes could result in increases to crop yield.

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New study identifies key molecule for virus replication
Thursday 11th May 2017, 11:30am

Fresh insights into how the Human Cytomegalovirus replicates could pave the way for new thereapies to stop its spread.

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The Roslin Institute reveals a Converge Challenge top 30 finalist
Monday 8th May 2017, 12:30pm

For the first time, The Roslin Institute has a Converge Challenge top 30 finalist with Lissa Herron and Eggcellent Proteins.

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Edible insects could cut harmful emissions
Thursday 4th May 2017, 4:00pm

Eating insects instead of beef could help tackle climate change by reducing emissions linked to livestock production, research suggests.

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SRUC Researchers work on new £8.6m greenhouse gas programme
Wednesday 3rd May 2017, 12:00pm

SRUC researchers are co-investigators on a new £8.6m research programme to investigate ways to remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere to counteract global warming.

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Animal science helps offer solution to global challenges
Tuesday 2nd May 2017, 11:00am

Animal Science needs to be part of the solution in helping society face challenges such as population growth, global food security and environmental change, according to a leading scientist.

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SRUC course receives top RSPCA/BSAS Welfare Award
Monday 1st May 2017, 2:00pm

A leading course in animal welfare education has been recognised for its contribution in driving innovation in animal welfare for more than quarter of a century.

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Director appointed to Lead Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health
Wednesday 26th April 2017, 11:00am

Professor Appolinaire Djikeng has been appointed to head the Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health, a partnership between the University of Edinburgh, Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) and the Africa-based International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI).

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