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SRUC appoints two new senior directors
Wednesday 31st May 2017, 1:00pm

SRUC has announced the appointment of two new senior directors to to key roles within the organisation.

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Roslin Innovation Centre on display to conference delegates
Wednesday 31st May 2017, 3:00pm

Roslin Innovation Centre took exhibition space at two key conferences in May to introduce our new gateway development to delegates.

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New European project to boost mediterranean fish farming
Tuesday 30th May 2017, 10:00am

Mediterranean Aquaculture Integrated Development is a new EU H2020 research project which brings together over 30 organisations from 12 different countries to improve aquaculture in the Mediterranean.

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Quest for resilient chickpea may aid poor farmers
Monday 29th May 2017, 3:00pm

Scientists are seeking to develop chickpeas that can flourish in dry climates, to help some of the world's poorest farmers reliably grow the staple crop.

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Study reveals genetic changes linked to flat-faced dogs
Thursday 25th May 2017, 2:00pm

A study of dog DNA has revealed a genetic mutuation linked to flat face shapes such as those seen in pugs and bulldogs.

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Smartphone advice on potato yield showcased at Scottish agri food event
Thursday 25th May 2017, 4:30pm

An innovation which allows farmers to get timely advice about potato yield and crop values on their smartphones was just one of the cutting-edge developments in Scottish Agri-food showcase.

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Easter Bush Campus runs first Business Insights course
Wednesday 24th May 2017, 12:00pm

The Easter Bush Campus welcomed eleven school pupils from Midlothian secondary schools for a week long work experience programme, focusing on the business side of the Campus.

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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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