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#KindnessMidlothian Campaign launched

Midlothian Community Planning Partnership launch the #KindnessMidlothian Campaign, designed to co-ordinate all the help on offer to protect vulnerable people and support frontline workers.

Collaboration is key to adoption of agri-tech

Cross-industry collaboration is essential to the adoption of precision technology in agriculture

Edinburgh Science Festival 2021: One World

Open call offering companies and individuals the chance to be part of Edinburgh Science 2021. The Festival will run from Saturday 26 June – Sunday 11 July.

MSZ Business Forum introduction to Business Leader Groups

An introduction to the services and benefits of Business Leader Groups by accredited facilitators and business coaches from Henderson Loggie - Business Growth Solutions.

Moredun leads a £220,000 Sheep Scab Control Project in Northern Ireland

This project will see farmers, vets and other industry professionals unite to tackle this devastating disease, which has bedevilled the sheep farming community and their flocks for decades.

Seaweed is making waves in Scotland says top food & drink development team

Seaweed is one of the most popular products in development for our SAC Consulting Food & Drink team as consumer trends drive demand for food with health and nutritional benefits.

Research gets a huge boost towards a new generation louping ill vaccine

Exciting partnership launched between Moredun and the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust to tackle problem of louping ill, an often fatal tick-borne virus to which sheep and red grouse are susceptible.

Major funding award for Scotland fintech centre

World-first collaboration between University of Edinburgh, FDATA and Fintech Scotland receives grant from UK Government.

Moredun and Orkney Livestock Association announce an important partnership

Orkney Livestock Association have signed up to partner Moredun to give their members access to research outputs, knowledge, skills and expertise generated at Moredun

Midlothian Science Zone - New Appointment

Midlothian Science Zone appoints a project co-ordinator to increase engagement and collaboration within the community and beyond, raising awareness to the opportunities of this centre of excellence for animal health, research and science business.

Low-cost method helps tackle sea lice in salmon

Salmon could be bred to be more resistant to sea lice by using genetic data in a relatively inexpensive manner, scientists say.

HRH The Princess Royal supports new research Fellowship to investigate Equine Grass Sickness

HRH The Princess Royal officially launches a Moredun research drive to study Equine Grass Sickness, an often fatal disease of horses.

MSZ Business Forum discuss data opportunities

Data led the discussion at MSZ's virtual Business Forum event on March 9th with guests speakers joined by businesses within the zone.

EIT Food announces new projects to accelerate innovation in sustainable aquaculture

Seven new projects launching and 18 new partners join the world's largest food innovation community including from Scotland - Pulcea, University of Stirling and FishFrom Ltd.

£9.5m project gives pupils a sense of data power

To help pupils prepare for a data-driven future, a smart technology pilot project has been brought to classrooms at two Midlothian schools as part of a wider Data Education in Schools programme.

Project to reproduce sociable pigs

A new study, led by SRUC, will look at how positive forms of social interaction in pigs can benefit welfare.

Biomass crop trials support UK’s progress to net zero

The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology is leading new UK-wide trials of crops and trees which can be used to produce sustainable energy from plant material.

Oregano oil and purple garlic prove perfect tonic for piglets

Researchers have been studying alternatives to zinc oxide in pig feed as this is a pollutant for the environment and contributes to the development of antimicrobial resistance.

Research highlights importance of cooling hot dogs

In a bid to prevent the suffering that commonly results from this potentially fatal disorder, researchers at SRUC and the Royal Veterinary College investigated the effectiveness of different cooling methods for dogs after exercise.

Life science enterprises in Scotland raise the commercial ambition

Life Sciences Scotland industry survey shares insights on the extent of the commercial ambition amongst the sector’s small and medium sized enterprises.

GALVmed announces three new projects to accelerate animal healthcare in West Africa

The Global Alliance for Livestock Veterinary Medicines announces partnerships with three animal health companies in West Africa in a bid to accelerate improved availability of animal health medicines and vaccines to smallholder farmers in the region.

New centre boosts Scottish biomedical sector

A new research centre to develop and manufacture medical devices in Scotland has been launched.

SRUC joins global network

Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has joined a network of universities across the world committed to sustainable, global development.

Researchers develop mathematical model to predict the spread of airborne diseases

Researchers from Heriot-Watt University and the University of Edinburgh have developed a mathematical model of droplet migration.

Experts are upbeat about quest for Covid treatment

University scientists join a multi-million euro consortium seeking treatments for Covid-19 and are optimistic.

Report highlights challenge in meeting UK net-zero carbon goals for livestock

Independent report assessing the carbon intensity of UK livestock production systems has found technologies cannot currently deliver even half the industry’s 2050 carbon emissions reduction goal.

New studentship at Moredun to investigate sheep parasite control

An EASTBIO Doctoral Training Partnership PhD studentship has been awarded to Moredun to investigate ways to optimise parasite control in hill and upland sheep.

Gene map to aid studies of key traits in sheep

Scientists identified points in the sheep genome where the process of switching on genes starts.

Research consortium receives funding for Smart Sheep project

The UK research consortium, led by the Moredun Research Institute, brings together leading academic institutes, industrial partners and sheep health experts.

World first in conserving genetic diversity in the wild

Scientists have developed a world-first method to help understand and conserve genetic diversity in some of our most iconic wild species.

Taking animal feelings seriously

Waitrose is rolling out a new SRUC-developed mobile application that will help the retailer assess and begin to understand the emotional wellbeing of its farm animals.

Digitech PhD industry work placement programme

Opportunity for Scottish-based start-ups to engage with the Data Driven Entrepreneurship (DDE) programme, part of the Data Driven Innovation initiative (Edinburgh and SE Scotland City Region Deal).

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.

Pollinators make a B-Line through Midlothian

B-Lines are a series of 'insect pathways' running through our countryside and towns - and Midlothian Science Zone is now on the map, recognised for its wildflower-rich habitats of benefit to bees, butterflies and other wildlife.

For flocks sake – let’s stop scab together

A group of experts led by researchers at Moredun Research Institute receive funding from DEFRA for an initiative to demonstrate effectiveness of community-led approaches aimed at controlling sheep scab - a disease which costs the sector £70-£200m per year...

New survey offers AAA results

Industry input requested in a survey to identify strengths and opportunities within the animal health, agritech and aquaculture (AAA) sector in Scotland.

Edinburgh & South East Scotland Regional Prosperity Framework

Residents, businesses and organisations across south east Scotland are being urged to take part in a major upcoming consultation to help shape the economic future of the region.

Midlothian businesses encouraged to sign Midlothian Business Green Pledge

Businesses in Midlothian are encouraged to sign a new Midlothian Business Green Pledge designed to support businesses in their endeavours to be environmentally friendly.

Scottish Enterprise partnership to support female business founders achieve global growth

AccelerateHER and Scottish Enterprise are partnering to increase support for female-led companies to maximise their global growth potential.

Positioning peatlands at heart of climate change debate

As part of COP26, SRUC will be co-hosting a Peatland Pavilion to highlight the importance of peatlands as major global stores of soil carbon over a variety of sessions with leading experts.

Kickstarting in Midlothian Science Zone

The Kickstart Scheme results in success for Cambrex Edinburgh and provides an opportunity for one young person to climb the career ladder.

Study aims to produce lice-resistant salmon

£1.7m study aims to identify genetic mechanisms that could make Atlantic salmon resistant to a key parasite.

Tackling Toxoplasmosis: A new animated film about the world’s most successful parasite

Moredun, in collaboration with the University of São Paulo, UKRI and FAPESP, have released an engaging animation to help inform and educate about a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii.

NSA and Moredun working together to support UK sheep farmers

The National Sheep Association and Moredun announce continuing collaboration to ensure a sustainable, healthy and productive UK sheep flock.

MSZ Business Forum gather at Edinburgh Technopole

Our first 'in person' Forum was hosted in the grand surroundings of Bush House, and a perfect setting to hear about future development plans for Edinburgh Technopole.

Ingenza awarded government funding to develop novel carbon capture technology

The Midlothian-based industrial biotechnology company aims to develop a novel CO2 conversion technology, which will capture and convert industrial CO2 emissions.

Crover leads the way in grain monitoring

A cutting-edge grain analysis project has won £366,000 in innovation funding under the Defra Farming Innovation Programme from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

SRUC joins the Alliance for Scotland’s Rainforest

SRUC has joined a voluntary partnership of more than 20 organisations which aims to protect and develop Scotland's rainforest.

Supporting young people at heart of new scheme

The University of Edinburgh has joined an initiative that aims to create learning and job opportunities for young people to help combat the impact of Covid-19.

DNA discoveries could aid oyster success

Genetic code findings could help produce larger, healthier shellfish.

Moredun and RSABI to support charity work with Livestock Keepers book

The book is a celebration of livestock and the people that keep them in remote rural areas of Scotland and is a result of a Talking Science project by Moredun's Lee Innes and Beth Wells, with design by Hazel Simm.

Donation from Blackface Sheep Breeders Association to support Moredun’s research

Moredun Research Institute have received a donation of £2000 from the Blackface Sheep Breeders Association in support of their research into finding solutions to combat diseases of sheep.

AMD acquisition of Xilinx completes

This transaction creates the industry's high-performance and adaptive computing leader, combining a highly complementary set of products, customers and markets with differentiated IP and world-class talent.

Creating a balance between parasite control and a healthy environment

The National Sheep Association (NSA) and Moredun webinars have attracted an engaged audience discussing the potential for the sheep industry to balance effective parasite control with environmental impact.

Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum go back to school

Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum attendees go back to school with a round table discussion focused on ways our science community can work with local schools to help the future talent pipeline in this sector.

Peatland monitoring, restoration and extraction showcase

Scientists at the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology have been sharing knowledge about research at our leading monitoring facilities with European partners.

Analytical and chemical expertise showcased at Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum

Attendees were enlightened by EPP Ltd, a GLP Contract Research Organisation delivering analytical and chemical expertise and services at the highest standard to clients worldwide from the company's bespoke Environmental Centre.

Obituary: Professor Sir Ian Wilmut

We are saddened to hear of the death of Professor Sir Ian Wilmut, world-renowned embryologist and specialist in regenerative medicine, who led the team that cloned Dolly the Sheep - his work continues to inform and inspire science at Roslin and beyond.

Review of Local Development Plan for Midlothian - implications for Midlothian Science Zone

The Midlothian Local Development Plan 2 is a policy framework for Midlothian and this Business Forum allowed our Partners and businesses to highlight to Council Planning Officers what is important, and essential, to support the growth of business and deve...

EIT Food welcomes Agri-EPI to their community

Agri-EPI has joined the EIT Food network and aligns with EIT Food’s sustainable agriculture and aquaculture focus areas to guide and accelerate innovations in food production and farming practices.

Agri-EPI visit creates fertile ground for growth of UK-China Smart Farm project

New opportunities arising from the UK-China SmartFarm collaboration were the subject of fruitful discussion at Agri-EPI Centre’s Northern Hub at Edinburgh Technopole.

£3.3m award supports research into tackling bird flu

A team of scientists, involving the Roslin Institute, has been awarded £3.3 million to further investigate the study of bird flu, including understanding immunity in wild birds.

Ingenza and Phibro Ethanol accelerate the green fuel transition

Ingenza and Phibro Ethanol join forces to engineer a novel yeast strain that will increase yield in the commercial production of bioethanol, further driving the switch to clean biofuels.

Empowering discovery in agricultural and environmental research 'in the zone' and beyond

In this MSZ Business Forum, Illumina presented on the use of genetic information in agriculture to improve the process of developing crops and livestock with desirable traits.

Partnering across continents to improve livelihoods

Research by SRUC Professors Raphael Mrode and Mike Coffey has helped farmers in both Scotland and East Africa.

Moredun Research Institute awarded £1.2M grant to tackle resistance to sheep scab treatments

Moredun Research Institute, in collaboration with partners, has been awarded £1.2 million grant to explore the resistance mechanism to ML injectables in the sheep scab mite.

Sugar beet to return to Scotland after 50 years

Rural Innovation Support Service (RISS) group to look into the feasibility and steps required to re-establish the crop and its processing in eastern Scotland.

New deal brings innovative sea lice treatment closer to market

The development of an innovative new treatment method to control lice in farmed salmon has moved a step closer with the merging of interests between two proven experts in the field.

£5m precision technology project to focus on sheep welfare management

Techcare, a project led by SRUC, involves nine countries and aims to revolutionise the use of precision technology in sheep and goat farming.

Study sheds light on how food bugs infect cells

Research shows how some gut bacteria with long corkscrew-like structures stick to cells and help cause disease.

The Scottish Life Sciences Covid-19 Strategic Response Plan launched

Ahead of the annual Life Sciences Conference this week (3rd December), the sector's Industry Leadership Group has launched the Scottish Life Sciences Covid-19 Strategic Response Plan.

SRUC bringing AI innovation to agriculture with NVIDIA

SRUC has teamed up with NVIDIA, the world’s leading AI company, to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in the agrifood sector.

Pupils learn to use science to monitor bee health

Young beekeepers understand how science can be applied to diagnose disease, with support from researchers.

Biotangents secure funding to develop next generation mastitis testing

Biotangents have been awarded seed funding from CIEL to work with researchers at the Roslin Institute to develop a proprietary mastitis test.

Study gives clues on animal origin of coronavirus

Scientists identified genes that are specific to coronaviruses affecting bats and pangolins.

Genetic insights could help tackle food bug

Chicken study reveals the genetic basis of resistance to bacteria that cause food poisoning in people.

Genetic code could predict severity of Covid-19 in patients

Researchers are to study the genetic blueprints of severely ill Covid-19 patients to find out why the disease affects some more seriously than others and suggest potential treatments.

Microbiome science aims to tackle biggest challenges

New research and innovation collaboration networks could help to make the most of the UK’s world-renowned microbiome expertise.

£74m investment for AgriTech Hub on Easter Bush Campus

The new agritech hub will have reach across the University of Edinburgh improving the efficiency and output of agricultural applications, and enhance worldwide food security.

Edinburgh Technopole now part of We Are Pioneer Group

Merger between science park investor and early-stage accelerators to create Britain's biggest life sciences ecosystem.

Get Sm@RT with small ruminant farming

A multinational team of researchers have been awarded €2m from Horizon 2020 to improve uptake of new digital technologies, increasing the efficiency and sustainability of small ruminant farming systems in Europe and beyond.

A COVID story from the heart of Midlothian

A glimpse of the expertise, flexibility and resources which business within Midlothian Science Zone have so far demonstrated during the Covid crisis, while delivering on ongoing projects and partnerships.

Re-introduction of sugar beet to Scotland a step closer

The re-introduction of sugar beet production to Scotland has taken a significant step forward after a pilot project receives new funding.

Celebrating Dolly the Sheep’s legacy, 25 years on

Dolly continues to inspire scientific developments worldwide, 25 years after she was born at the Roslin Institute.

Agreement targets disease-resistant gene-edited pigs

Roslin scientists and animal genetics company Genus have signed an agreement to produce pigs resistant to Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome.

MSZ Business Forum discuss agritech support and services

Agritech innovation was the focus of discussion at our recent MSZ Business Forum event with Agri-EPI Centre guest speaker joined by businesses within the zone.

MSZ Business Forum learn more about aquaculture opportunities

Aquaculture is our fastest growing farmed food sector, and was the focus of discussion at our recent MSZ Business Forum with guest speaker Ross Houston, Personal Chair of Aquaculture Genetics and Deputy Director for Translation and Commercialisation at th...

Breeding sheep for climate resilience

SRUC, the Roslin Institute and the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki scientists find some Chios sheep are more resilient than others to seasonal temperature fluctuations.

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.

MSZ Business Forum meet an entrepreneur progressing cancer research

Midlothian Business Forum welcomed an award-winning entrepreneur Ishani Malhotri, founder and CEO of Carcinotech to learn more about her entrepreneurial journey and success in the manufacturing of 3D cancer research models to enable accurate testing and t...

MSZ Business Forum introduced to core facilities on Easter Bush Campus

MSZ Business Forum delegates were introduced to Easter Bush Campus core facilities and some unique equipment, accessible to researchers in animal health, avian and aquaculture sectors, located in the zone or beyond.

Midlothian’s Green Businesses – EPP Ltd

As a business with a strong focus on the environment, signing the Midlothian Business Green Pledge made sense for EPP Ltd. Sign up and reap the rewards of taking Climate Action.

Scientists gather to solve a 100 year mystery

A unique event hosted by the world-renowned Moredun Research Institute in Midlothian Science Zone has created a blueprint for future research to solve a 100 year mystery afflicting horses across the world.

Taking a holistic approach to farming

Policy brief published by SRUC, on behalf of ClimateXChange, compares agroecological approaches to farming currently being practised in Scotland.

National assessment highlights University of Edinburgh's research excellence

The University of Edinburgh’s position as one of the UK’s leading research universities has been reaffirmed by the results of the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF).

SRUC Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre gets go-ahead

Plans for the development of an £11 million Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre for SRUC on Inverness campus have been approved by Highland Council.

Roslin’s annual global impact approaches £20bn

An economic report by BIGGAR Economics has outlined the contribution of the Roslin Institute to the local, national and international economies.

Bioeconomy Week Scotland

Bioeconomy Week Scotland, the first of its kind to be held anywhere in the UK, will run from 3-7 October 2022.

UK scientists join forces to tackle bird flu

A team of experts including scientists from the Roslin Institute is undertaking a £1.5 million project to develop strategies to battle bird flu.

The Princess Royal visits Moredun to celebrate 100 years of excellence in animal health research

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal attended a special event at The Moredun Foundation on Pentlands Science Park, to celebrate 100 years of excellence in animal health research.

Pioneering scientist appointed as Director of the Roslin Institute

Professor Bruce Whitelaw, an expert in gene editing has been appointed Director of the Roslin Institute, and will lead the next chapter in pioneering research into animal bioscience.

Pollination is key for fruitful oilseed rape crop

When oilseed rape experiences a lack of pollination it allocates more resources to plant growth and flowering – producing less robust plants.

Bringing home the bacon with lab-grown meat breakthroughs

Roslin Technologies and the University of Edinburgh have developed a new approach to cell generation that eliminates variations between how different batches of cells grow.

Enzyme therapy shows promise for childhood dementia

Studies into a rare nervous system disorder that causes dementia and early death in children have highlighted a possible treatment for the condition.

Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum visit SRUC facilities ‘in the zone’

Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum attendees go behind the scenes of SRUC with presentations on research and animal welfare projects, and visits to CT Scanner Unit and Allermuir Avian Innovation & Skills Centre.

Roslin Innovation Centre boosts UK economy

An independent review has revealed that Roslin Innovation Centre has delivered economic benefits estimated to be equivalent to £2.86 for every £1 invested in its development.

Multi-species study aids understanding of bird flu

Roslin Institute scientists investigate how various bird species respond to avian flu have enabled insights into the disease.

Where there’s muck, there’s brass

A new use for cow dung is being explored, in a study led by scientists at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), to convert into a sustainable material of the future.

Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum provide food for thought

MSZ Business Forum attendees recently enjoyed an enthusiastic presentation from Greengage Agritech Ltd about their innovative lighting products and sensor technology, designed to improve the welfare of poultry and pigs and monitor livestock production.

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