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RSE welcomes 56 new Fellows

Outstanding scientists, celebrated writers and eminent academics join Scotland’s National Academy.

Ingenza’s Alison Arnold wins Scottish Women’s Award for scientific achievement

Ingenza is delighted to announce that Alison Arnold – the company’s Head of Fermentation and Microbiology – has won the Scottish Women’s Award 2018 for Services to Science and Technology.

Global reputation riding high

The reputation of the University of Edinburgh as a world leading institution has been reaffirmed by the results of an international survey.

Moredun Honorary Doctorates

Congratulations to Moredun Foundation President, Dr John Cameron, and Professor Julie Fitzpatrick, Scientific Director of the Moredun Research Institute.

Principal made Fellow of The Royal Society of Edinburgh

The Principal and Chief Executive of Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has been made a Fellow of The Royal Society of Edinburgh.

Ingenza named “Edinburgh Life Sciences Top Youth Employer”

Ingenza, a life sciences company based at Roslin BioCentre near Edinburgh, has scooped a top award for supporting young people into work.

Young scientist award renamed in memory of leading geneticist

An annual award which supports young scientists has been renamed in honour of BSAS late senior vice-president, Steve Bishop and a group leader at The Roslin Institute.

Congratulations to Moredun Board members

Moredun Board members John Campbell and Scott Brown are recognised for farming services in separate prestigious ceremonies.

Dr John Brown CBE FRSE wins Special Recognition Award at Scottish Life Sciences Awards

Over 700 people from across the life sciences community gathered at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh for the 17th annual Scottish Life Sciences Awards ceremony.

Easter Bush Campus awarded Investors in Young People Silver Award

The Easter Bush Campus will be the first entity within The University of Edinburgh to hold this accreditation.

Easter Bush Campus wins Community Engagement Award from Scottish Enterprise

The Easter Bush Campus was awarded the 2015 Community Engagement prize in recognition of the valuable work carried out by both staff and students in the local communities.

Moredun’s Director of Communications shortlisted for a prestigious Scottish Knowledge Exchange Award

Professor Lee Innes is shortlisted for Outstanding Contribution to Knowledge Exchange at the prestigious Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards 2017.

Ingenza enjoys success at the Made in Scotland awards

Ingenza is celebrating after being named the Innovator of the Year at the 2017 Made in Scotland awards.

Head of College gains Royal assent for distinguished academic post

Professor Sir John Savill, Head of the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, has been appointed to the Regius Chair of Medical Science at the University of Edinburgh.

Synpromics wins ‘best emerging UK synthetic biotech company’ at OBN Awards

Synpromics, a leader in gene control, was awarded Best Emerging UK Synthetic Biotech Company at the 9th Annual OBN Awards.

The Roslin Institute receives Athena SWAN Gold award

The Roslin Institute receives an Athena SWAN Gold award in recognition of its efforts in supporting the careers of women in science.

Finalists announced for Scottish Life Sciences Awards 2018

Scotland’s most dynamic life sciences companies and business leaders have been shortlisted for the prestigious Scottish Life Sciences Awards 2018.

Converge Challenge alumni launch leading university programme to attract next generation of entrepreneurs

Converge Challenge is aimed at staff, students and recent graduates from all Scottish universities, inspiring them to develop their ideas into viable and successful ventures.

Enterprise Fellowship Programme now open to applications

The next RSE Enterprise Fellowship Programme is now open to promising business ideas and the deadline for application is 31st October 2018.

University of Edinburgh celebrates entrepreneurial success as Converge Challenge 2018 finalists announced

The finalists have been revealed for the 2018 Converge Challenge, Scotland’s premier company creation programme. The University of Edinburgh has secured finalists across all three Converge Challenge categories.

The Stars of Scottish Innovation Shine Bright at the Converge Challenge Awards

Carbogenics, a spin out the from University of Edinburgh has secured the coveted first prize at the 2018 Converge Challenge awards with their innovative waste solution.

VisitScotland Business Events announce Young Legends

VisitScotland Business Events announced its six 'Young Legends of the Year', celebrating the country’s leading reputation for invention and innovation and in recognition of the leading-edge work by young people living and working in Scotland.

Scottish EDGE launches Circular Economy EDGE Award

Businesses with innovative circular economy business ideas could be in the running for up to £100k support from Scottish EDGE thanks to a new funding award supported by Zero Waste Scotland.

Winners of 4th Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards announced

Organised by Interface, the awards recognise, reward and celebrate impacts achieved through collaborative business and academic partnerships.

Moredun Group wins Best Green Business Award

The Moredun Group wins the award for Best Green Business for 2014 at the recent Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Business Partnership Exhibition and Awards.

Edinburgh Technopole reaccredited for Global Management and Environmental Standards

The Midlothian science park has demonstrated its continued commitment to world class service and environmental management by being reaccredited for two major international standards.

Edinburgh Technopole achieves ISO 9001 standard

Edinburgh Technopole Science Park in Midlothian has demonstrated its commitment to world class business standards by achieving the ISO 9001 certification for management and operations.

Moredun wins Innovation Award for Barbers Pole worm vaccine

Moredun veterinary scientist Dr David Smith has received the inaugural Veterinary Record Innovation Award.

OBE for Royal (Dick) Vet School deputy head

Professor Susan Rhind, Deputy Head of School, has been awarded an OBE in the New Year’s honours list for services to veterinary education.

Moredun’s Director of Communications wins prestigious Scottish Knowledge Exchange Award

Congratulations to Professor Lee Innes, Moredun’s Director of Communications, who received an award for Outstanding Contribution to Knowledge Exchange at the prestigious Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards.

Inspire Launch Grow Awards Winners Announced

The Inspire Launch Grow event showcases the exceptional entrepreneurial talent from students and academic staff at the University of Edinburgh.

Event marks women in science award success

The University of Edinburgh’s Roslin Institute has gained a prestigious award for supporting the career development of women working in science.

Queen’s Anniversary Prize reception

SRUC scientists, whose world-leading research has spanned nearly half a century of study into the Langhill dairy herd, were among guests at a reception to celebrate our Queen's Anniversary Prize.

Inaugural RSE Unlocking Ambition Enterprise Fellows are announced

Twenty of Scotland’s most talented entrepreneurs eager to start up their business right here in Scotland are announced as the inaugural RSE Unlocking Ambition Enterprise Fellows.

Easter Bush Campus retains Investors in Young People – Silver Award

The University of Edinburgh, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies on Easter Bush Campus, has retained the ‘Investors in Young People – Silver Award.’

Benchmark wins Aquaculture Innovation Award

Benchmark has won the AquaNor Innovation Award 2019 for CleanTreat, a new water purification system that removes medicines from treatment water before releasing purified water back into the sea.

Leading dairy cow breeding expert scoops Royal accolade

Renowned SRUC researcher, instrumental in driving forward the genetic development of UK dairy cattle, is awarded the Princess Royal Award.

Quotient Limited accredited as a Living Wage Employer

Quotient Limited is accredited as a Living Wage Employer. In Scotland, more than 15% of all jobs pay less than the real Living Wage - around 350,000 jobs.

Finalists announced for Midlothian & East Lothian Business Awards 2023

The finalists have been announced for the Midlothian & East Lothian Business Awards 2023 and we are delighted to see a representation of the innovative science talent from 'in the zone'!

Royal Smithfield Club Bicentenary Trophy congratulations

Professor Julie Fitzpatrick is awarded the Royal Smithfield Club Bicentenary Trophy by HRH The Princess Royal on a visit to Moredun.

Mike Leek of TC Biopharm wins Entrepreneurial Business Leadership Award

The annual Scottish Life Science Awards recognise the success and achievements of Scotland’s internationally-renowned life sciences sector.

World-leading livestock scientist honoured by SRUC

Professor David Hume, former Director at The Roslin Institute, has been presented with an honorary fellowship by Scotland’s Rural College.

University of Edinburgh staff recognised in New Year’s Honours

Many congratulations to the University of Edinburgh staff members who have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list.

TC BioPharm wins Life Sciences Company of the Year 2018

TC BioPharm won the "Life Science Company of the Year" last night at the Business Insider Made in Scotland Awards 2018.

Unlocking Ambition business stars announced

Twenty of Scotland’s most talented, innovative and ambitious entrepreneurs will start the first Unlocking Ambition Challenge to find Scotland’s next business success story.

David Venables wins the Disruptor category of EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2018, Scotland

Synpromics, the leader in gene control, is delighted to announce that David Venables, CEO of the Company, has won the ‘Disruptor’ category of Scotland’s EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2018.

Sea Lice and SRS research shortlisted for the Newton Prize

Research into the genetics of sea lice resistance and SRS has been shortlisted for the prestigious Newton Prize, which serves to highlight science and innovation promoting economic development of Newton partner countries.

Converge announce University-led innovation finalists

The finalists for Converge 2019 illustrates how Scotland’s Universities are competing on the global stage with ground breaking innovations.

Clean sweep for female entrepreneurs at Converge 2020 Awards

Female entrepreneurs have emerged as winners from the three main ‘Challenge’ categories in the 2020 Converge Awards, Scotland’s annual celebration of academic innovation and entrepreneurship.

Biotangents wins ‘Innovation Award’ at Animal Health Innovation Europe

An international panel of experts selected Biotangents as winner of the ‘production animal’ Animal Health Innovation Award 2021 at this premier investment forum.

Finalists revealed in 6th Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards

Interface shortlist for 6th Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards highlights several business-academic collaborations within Midlothian Science Zone.

Professor Julie Fitzpatrick OBE appointed Chief Scientific Advisor for Scotland

Professor Fitzpatrick is Scientific Director of Moredun Research Group and CEO of The Moredun Group, a world renowned research institute in Midlothian with expertise in livestock health and infectious diseases.

The Moredun Foundation Award Scheme relaunches for 2022

The Moredun Foundation Award recognises the value of education, collaboration, experience and travel in improving knowledge of farming and livestock industries. Deadline to apply is 30 June!

Scottish EDGE returns bigger and better to mark the 20th round of awards

Scottish EDGE Awards now open for submissions for what will be its 20th round of funding in the last eight years.

Midlothian company selected as finalist for prestigious EU prize

Midlothian-based SilviBio and its founder have been selected as finalists for a prestigious European Union-backed innovation prize.

Easter Bush Campus retains Gold Sustainability Award

The Easter Bush Campus is delighted to have received a Gold Office Award whilst The Roslin Institute has also retained its Gold Lab Award.

The Roslin Institute reveals a Converge Challenge top 30 finalist

The Roslin Institute has a Converge Challenge 2017 top 30 finalist with Lissa Herron and Eggcellent Proteins.

Prestigious award for Professor in animal behaviour and welfare

Professor Alistair Lawrence, Chair of Animal Behaviour and Welfare at the University of Edinburgh and Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), has been awarded the title of Honorary Fellow of the International Society for Applied Ethology.

Poultry Award for welfare expert

Welfare expert Jessica Martin receives award for her work at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and The Roslin Institute.

Times Higher Education honour for SRUC

Ground-breaking research projects led by Prof Rainer Roehe and Prof Mike Coffey of the SRUC have been shortlisted for Times Higher Education Awards.

Synpromics named among the top 50 fastest growing technology companies in the UK

Synpromics, the leader in gene control, is delighted to announce that it has been ranked 12th in the Deloitte ‘UK Technology Fast 50’ at the annual awards ceremony in London last night.

Royal Commission Fellowship a first for Ingenza

1851 Royal Commission Fellowship has funded innovative doctoral research with commercial potential for Dr Stephen McColm to develop an enhanced DNA assembly approach based on the company’s proprietary inABLE® technology.

Mandela award recognises livestock work

Professor Appolinaire Djikeng, Director of the Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health, receives Nelson Mandela Justice award by UNESCO Center for Peace.

Aspirational female founders shortlisted in AccelerateHER Awards

Twelve aspirational female company founders shortlisted as finalists in the AccelerateHER Awards 2021 including two Midlothian-based biotech businesses.

AbacusBio and Bayer expand collaboration to additional crops and geographies

Following a successful year of collaboration, AbacusBio and Bayer have agreed to expand their partnership in the area of predictive plant breeding.

Academic innovators go head-to-head for £310k prize

Scotland’s largest company creation programme for the university sector has unveiled the 28 finalists who will compete for over £300,000 of equity-free funding and start-up support.

Dolly named in world top 10 biotech projects

Dolly the Sheep, born at The Roslin Institute on 5 July 1996, has been named one of the top 10 most influential biotech projects of the past 50 years.

Roslin Director is awarded the Ronald Ross medal

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

Scotland’s Life Sciences Annual Awards categories announced

These Awards celebrate leaders in this vibrant sector and recognise valued contributions over the last 12 months. Several categories to enter including 'Animal Health, Agritech and Aquaculture', and a new Sustainability Award.

Easter Bush: A year of engagement

Nearly a year after winning Scotland’s Life Sciences Community Engagement Award, the programme of engagement and outreach events on Easter Bush Campus has grown from strength to strength.

2019 AccelerateHER Awards finalists announced

Eight aspirational female-led Scottish companies have been shortlisted as finalists for this year’s AccelerateHER Awards.

Life Sciences Scotland Awards recognise talent in Midlothian

Innovative companies based in Midlothian Science Zone triumphed at Scotland’s Life Sciences Awards, winning three out of the seven award categories.