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Secretary of State for Scotland visits innovation hubs
The Secretary of State for Scotland, Ian Murray MP, marked his first official visit to the University of Edinburgh by touring some of its world-leading research and innovation sites. Mr Murray, a Social Policy and Law alum from the University, was welcomed to Edinburgh Futures Institute (EFI) and the Roslin Institute to learn more about their ground-breaking work.
New funds released for business-academic collaborations
Scottish Enterprise and Interface have announced £250,000 funding for research and development collaborations to create new products, processes and services.
The people working to help Scotland's bats bounce back
Beth Bridge, a PhD research student at the University of Edinburgh and Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), is on the front line of the battle to protect Scotland’s bats.
She's working with farmers and landowners to create the conditions which would enable these endangered mammals to thrive again.
Source: BBC
SRUC awarded £700k to measure cattle emissions
SRUC researchers have been awarded nearly £700,000 for equipment* which will form part of an ultra-modern research facility to measure emissions from beef cattle, supporting the UK Government’s goals to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
New Agri research space for Roslin Innovation Centre
With a consistent demand for agriculture research space at Roslin Innovation Centre (RIC), and with a steady growth of existing tenant companies ‘in residence’, the RIC team explored options for additional space.
Appointment of Director of Innovation for the Easter Bush Campus
We are delighted to announce the appointment of a Director of Innovation (DoI) for the University of Edinburgh’s Easter Bush Campus, a critical role to continue the growth and recognition of this leading research and innovation community within Midlothian Science Zone.
Cavalluzzo takes on c-suite role at veterinary diagnostics company
Scottish veterinary diagnostics company MI:RNA has appointed Claudia Cavalluzzo as its new chief operating officer.
Cavalluzzo then spent three years as a senior scientist at DestiNA Genomics, where she first gained exposure to microRNA biomarkers, which underpin MI:RNA’s technology.
Following executive leadership training at Babson College and work with Entrepreneurial Scotland, Cavalluzzo became deputy director and later executive director at Converge, Scotland’s national launch platform for university entrepreneurs, where she remained for almost seven years.
Source: Business Insider
Science Insights 2024: Inspiring future scientists
The University of Edinburgh’s College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine has successfully concluded its annual Science Insights outreach programme. This year, the initiative provided school pupils with a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of scientific research and exploration.
UK Government announces £32m boost to AI research
Biotech company Dyneval, based at Roslin Innovation Centre on the University of Edinburgh’s Easter Bush Campus , is to receive almost £100,000 to develop its AI-powered solution to animal fertility issues.
Source: Holyrood
Mussel genome map enhances production and resistance
Aquaculture experts at the Roslin Institute have collaborated with industry partner Atlantic Aqua Farms to map the complete set of chromosomes for the blue mussel, an important commercial species in Europe and North America.