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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.

European Conservation Genetics Meeting 2022

International experts will share expertise at this first meet of its kind in UK, with hosts Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, the University of Edinburgh and Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh - recognised as global leaders in the fields of wildlife conse...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Agri-EPI Centre and CIEL host Dame Ottoline Leyser, Chief Executive of UKRI

Agritech Centres in Midlothian Science Zone showcase their work and the role of translation of science into best practice and related agri-food sector benefits.

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.

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...

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