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Director focuses on animal welfare as strategic priority
Dr Rebecca Doyle, newly appointed Director of the Animal Welfare Centre within the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, aims to work with colleagues across the School to further embed animal welfare teaching and practice.
The new Director, who joined the University of Edinburgh in 2021, held the post of Deputy Director of the Animal Welfare Centre until recently being named Interim Director, before being appointed to her current post.
Why collaboration will be key to driving biotech growth
Biotechnology in Scotland is stepping out of the shadows. No longer a specialist sector, it has become an essential lever for public health, climate resilience and economic renewal. Life sciences now touch every aspect of modern life, from infection prevention and advanced diagnostics to sustainable materials and digital therapeutics
Source: The Scotsman
Scotland leading UK’s space race as Skyrora granted ‘milestone’ launch licence
Skyrora is poised to become the first British company to manufacture and launch a rocket into space from Scottish soil after being granted an operator’s licence, in a milestone moment for the groundbreaking project.
Source: The Scotsman
SRUC Veterinary Services Introduces Enhanced Brachyspira PCR Test
SRUC Veterinary Services is pleased to announce an important update to our diagnostic capabilities: a new and improved real-time PCR test for Brachyspira, launching in late July/early August 2025.
This test replaces the long-standing 23s RNA PCR method and brings a host of benefits to veterinary diagnostics, particularly in swine and avian health.
The Ventures Lab and Techscaler unite to supercharge Scottish impact startups
By working together, The Ventures Lab and Techscaler aim to strengthen the pipeline of impact-driven startups in Scotland. Through shared learning, aligned programme delivery, and a more connected offering to participants, this partnership will help more people turn ideas into sustainable ventures that address key challenges of our time.
Source: Scottish Financial News
Prozymi Biolabs: Enzyme tech could enable ‘gluten-safe’ products
Gluten-free products have improved significantly, but they can come with a hefty price tag and still don’t quite hit the mark for some consumers on taste and texture. But what if there were a way to have our ‘gluten-safe’ cake and eat it too?
Source: AgFunder News
Scottish scientists to lead world's first study on antibiotic resistance in pets
A team of scientists in the Highlands is set to lead the world’s first nationwide study into antibiotic resistance in cats and dogs. Based in Inverness, the research group from Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) will work with the UK Government’s Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) to launch a new surveillance programme aimed at detecting antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in healthy
Source: STV
Scotland’s National Innovation Summit, Celebrating Scottish Innovation
Business Minister Richard Lochhead has announced Scotland’s first National Innovation Week will take place later this year..
Taking place from Monday 22 September to Friday 26 September, it will celebrate Scotland’s proud legacy of innovation while showcasing the country’s global leadership in pioneering the transformative technologies and industries of the future.
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