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Interested in rural community development? There are many opportunities to get involved in the Scottish Rural Communities Policy Review! bit.ly/4lzZaqL

The Youth Survey is now live, please complete and share: bit.ly/46Gldbr

Storm Floris: the weather is rarely this windy in August – which makes it more dangerous Trees in full leaf are more likely to fall, which is why summer storms can be particularly disruptive.

📰As the worst of Storm Floris has moved away on from Scotland, today we're reading 'Storm Floris: the weather is rarely this windy in August – which makes it more dangerous' from Dr Colin Manning @newcastleuni.bsky.social.

theconversation.com/storm-floris...

Text reads, Report. Right side of image includes cows.

🐄 Livestock keepers in or near bluetongue control zones are concerned about the direct impact of the disease, the indirect impacts on farm businesses and the mental health of farmers.

Access the recent EPIC report ➡️ www.epicscotland.org/resources/re...

Researchers at a board room table use their computers during an interactive workshop session.

Researchers at a board room table use their computers during an interactive workshop session.

Last week, EPIC scientists facilitated a workshop to explore data ethics and evaluate potential applications of artificial intelligence in animal disease modelling.

Professor Sam Lycett from @roslininstitute.bsky.social is developing a report based on the workshop’s findings.

🌊Interested in joining our team connecting water policy and science? We’re hiring a Project Manager!

📍Aberdeen 🗓 Apply by 26 Aug
🔗 tinyurl.com/msc5923p

Check out our @crew-waters.bsky.social newsletters for insights into our activities!

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🌞Summer tinyurl.com/mtaufurm

📣New CREW policy brief and database just published! The Scottish One Health AMR Register (SOHAR) brings together AMR-related research to show how Scotland is contributing to national efforts and helps identify where more work is needed.
Outputs here: tinyurl.com/ycrayv3p

Have you considered a career in veterinary medicine? We have a limited number of additional places available for Scottish resident and postgraduate applicants on the BVSci programme to start in September 2025.

To register your interest and find out more go to www.sruc.ac.uk/study-with-u...

🌊 A new review co-authored by a Hutton researcher reveals how current #RiverHealth reporting methods could be masking real gains in #biodiversity.

The @ukceh.bsky.social led study calls for a shift toward biodiversity audits to better reflect ecological recovery.

More: ow.ly/uKfV50WyyRz

🌱 The James Hutton Institute is proud to join the €4.9M EU-funded #CROPSAFE project.

Led by the @ua.es, the project aims to develop sustainable, bio-based pest control solutions for key #FoodCrops, supporting the EU’s Green Deal.

More: ow.ly/1ys850WAyHg

📢 The Scottish Government has published its draft Strategy for 2027–2032: Environment, Natural Resources & Agriculture Research, and it wants your views.

🗣️ Your feedback will help shape the future of environmental & agricultural research in Scotland

More: ow.ly/eC7s50WCFoj

On the 18th of September, the #LUNZHub will host a #BigTent event, exploring relations with land use change in Wales.

When: 18th September 2025
Where: Venue Cymru, Llandudno, LL30 1BB

Click here to read more and register: bit.ly/404iJ2s

#LUNZ #LandUse

Water Scarcity: Impact and mitigation measures in Scotland - Farming and Water Scotland Learn from experience and expertise from SEPA and Cairngorms National Park on how land managers can cope with water scarcity in Scotland.

We visited the River Spey Catchment to hear how organisations are working together during this period of water scarcity to support the River, wildlife, agriculture and businesses that rely on it. Watch at shorturl.at/Kul3K
Cairngormsnews.bsky.social
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🌊 We’re hiring a Project Manager at CREW!
📍 Based in Aberdeen | 🗓 Apply by 26 August

🔹 Manage impactful science-policy projects
🔹 Collaborate with Scottish gov't, researchers & stakeholders
🔹 Help shape water-related solutions in Scotland

➡️ tinyurl.com/CREWrole

#EnvironmentalJobs #WaterSector

📢Funding announcement, please share! Would you like to deliver a project analysing opportunities to improve plant health outcomes in Scotland arising from the planned whole country LiDAR mapping, including potential barriers to exploitation? bit.ly/3UtAViA #planthealth

Scientists lead world-first study to track antibiotic resistance in pets

SRUC researchers are leading the world’s first national study of antibiotic resistance in pets. Working with Veterinary Medicines Directorate, the team will track AMR in healthy cats and dogs to better protect both animal and human health.

Read more 👉

📢 We are #hiring an End User Computing Technical Lead

💻 The purpose of the role is to provide comprehensive technical expertise in managing & maintaining our end user #computing environment within the Institute.

📍 Location: Aberdeen or Dundee

Apply: ow.ly/OZeW50WxcH7

Great to see 2 of our projects highlighted in a SPICe briefing on the links between #ClimateChange & #PublicHealth in Scotland.

🔗 tinyurl.com/SpiceBrief

Learn more about these projects through the links below.

💧 tinyurl.com/StandingWaters
💧 tinyurl.com/FluvialFlood...

Visit from Jamie Hepburn MSP, Minister for Parliamentary Business The Minister met with our scientists to explore how BioSS applies statistics and mathematical modelling to inform policy and tackle real-world challenges.

Read more about the ministerial visit: www.bioss.ac.uk/news-events/...

New Role: Communications and Public Affairs Intern (Sustainable Soils Alliance) - LUNZ Hub New Role: Communications and Public Affairs Intern (Sustainable Soils Alliance)

The @sustainablesoils.bsky.social is recruiting a Communications and Public Affairs Intern.

Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/3TVi4g8

Deadline to apply: 23:59, Monday 28th July

We’re proud to support #FarmSafetyWeek 2025 (21–25 July), alongside 400+ organisations across the UK & Ireland.

At the Hutton, we know that farming shouldn’t rely on luck - safety is everyone’s job. 🚜🦺

Learn more: www.yellowwellies.org

#JamesHutton #FarmSafety

🌿 Join us for a Nature Open Day at St Fittick’s Park, Aberdeen!
📅 Sat 27 July | ⏰ 10am–3pm

Hosted by NESBiP, the drop-in session features guided walks, workshops & a BioBlitz—helping ID as many species as possible!🐛

To book walks & find out more: ow.ly/gui850WuwUL

🚨 UK egg producers 🚨 Complete our survey by 31 July to tell EPIC and SRUC @ravicinverness.bsky.social scientists what data you collect and how it is kept. 🐓

We had a great 1st two days at Royal Welsh Show 2025. One standout moment: meeting Imogen, a future sheep researcher whose journey began at Wellgate Community Farm & Lambourne End Centre. 🐑🌿City farms play a vital role in access & learning!💡
#RoyalWelshShow #UrbanFarming #SheepResearch #YouthInAg

🗺️ Discover what’s happening near you!

Our Local Area Map is an interactive tool that highlights:
🏘️ Community flood groups
🌊 Local flood schemes
🌿 Natural flood management projects
🏠 Property flood resilience
💧 SuDS schemes (Sustainable Drainage Systems)

👉 Try it now: thefloodhub.co.uk/local-area/

Green Awards UK 2025 - Shortlist The Green Awards UK is dedicated to recognising and celebrating the achievements of organisations, teams, and individuals who are leading the way in sustainability and environmental responsibility…

We’re thrilled that SRUC has been shortlisted for Green Large Organisation of the Year at the Green Awards UK.

This national award recognises environmental leadership across public and private sectors.

Huge thanks to our Campus & Estates team for making this possible.

Soil Carbon Baselining Workshop Report - LUNZ Hub

The #LUNZHub Soil Health and Carbon Dynamics TAG's full Soil Carbon Baselining workshop report is now live on the Hub website!

Click here to read the full meeting report ➡️ bit.ly/44uWaGF

A photo showing the impact of Storm Eowyn at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, with a a broken tree trunk in the background and fallen branches and debris on the ground in the foreground.

🎉 We're proud to have been shortlisted for Best Individual Giving Campaign at the Scottish Fundraising Awards for our Storm Damage Appeal.

The emergency appeal was launched in response to the damage caused by Storm Éowyn earlier this year.

We look forward to finding out the results in September!

Photo credit: Tullia Dean

🌍 What are the costs of action & inaction in a changing climate? 🌿

Find out in our recent SEFARI Gateway fellowship report - 🔗 tinyurl.com/3xcstxh5

@srucnews.bsky.social @sacconsulting.bsky.social @naturescot.bsky.social
#NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateChange

Evidence for climate policy in Scotland – new podcast episode. Project snapshot: Opportunities for financing a climate resilient Scotland with Kay White.

Listen to our latest podcast episode with CXC Project Manager Kay White on our adaptation finance workshop from earlier this year and the recently published event report: www.climatexchange.org.uk/news/podcast/