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Scotland shows off action to tackle climate change

Climate Change adaptation experts from across Europe – and beyond – are gathered in Glasgow this week.

Scotland and the new north

Investing in a low carbon future can bring significant opportunities for northern nations, the First Minister has set out in an address at the Arctic Circle Assembly.

Eyes of northern Europe on Scotland as Arctic Circle Forum gets underway

Furthering relationships with Arctic countries is helping Scotland to become a fairer and more prosperous nation, according to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

Robotics experts focus on industry challenges

Robotics and artificial intelligence researchers are lending their expertise to a raft of newly funded projects with industry applications.

Multi-million investment backs sustainable, low-carbon companies

The University of Edinburgh has moved £60m of its investments into businesses that directly benefit the environment.

Gene experts set to tackle pest control

Experts at The Roslin Institute are to investigate how genetic techniques could be applied to help control pest species.

Scientists from Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) and the University of Edinburgh have completed an in-depth study to show how exotic pine tree species planted next to native Scots pine forests should be removed to limit the risk of disease to native trees.

Rare dinosaur footprints give clues to lost era

Dozens of giant footprints discovered on a Scottish island are helping shed light on an important period in dinosaur evolution.

IndigoVision, Boston Networks and Dell Technologies team up with Social Bite to tackle homelessness in Scotland

Developer of complete end-to-end video security solutions, IndigoVision, along with their Authorized Partner Boston Networks and valued Technology Partner Dell Technologies, has provided Social Bite with a security system for their Social Bite Village.

New children's nursery opens at Easter Bush

After many years, based within the grounds of Roslin BioCentre, the experienced team of Forest Friends Nursery have moved to a brand new nursery, Arcadia at Easter Bush Campus.

ECCI to help deliver on UK climate targets

ECCI will help deliver a new £3.5 million initiative to boost climate action in Edinburgh, Belfast and Leeds.

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.

Device could deliver wave energy to thousands

A wave energy technology is being developed that could help generate low-cost electricity for thousands of houses.

£11.6 million for university research and innovation

Scottish universities are getting a funding boost to help them compete for research projects together with industry partners.

Global green start-up contest comes to Edinburgh

The world’s largest green business ideas competition is being hosted in Scotland for the first time by the Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation (ECCI).

Stronger ties with China on horizon

University of Edinburgh in talks to develop new partnerships that will provide improved medical, energy, and animal health technologies in China.

Algae could feed and fuel planet with aid of new hi-tech tool

Vast quantities of medicines and renewable fuels could be produced by algae using a new gene-editing technique, a study suggests.

Ingenza embarks on collaborative project to recycle CO2

Ingenza announce collaboration with the University of Dundee and Drochaid Research Services on a highly innovative project that aims to reduce the waste carbon dioxide generated by industrial biotech manufacturing applications.