James Hutton Institute

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The @JamesHuttonInst has reduced its #greenhouse gas #emissions by approximately 1,750 tCO₂e or 14% in 2024/25. That’s more than double its annual reduction target of 6%. Further details of this magnificent progress can be found here : hutton.ac.uk/the-james-hutt…

Would you like to join the Bere Barley Participatory Network? Our researchers, in partnership with SRUC, are exploring how different Bere barley varieties perform across a wide range of environments. Email Lawrie.brown@hutton.ac.uk by the end of Jan. hutton.ac.uk/call-to-join-t…

Just a reminder that the closing date for applying for the Non-Executive Director (Agriculture) is noon on the 13th January 2026. For more details on the role, please visit the job page hutton.ac.uk/non-executive-… #job #opportunity

This Thursday, Senior Scientist Mike Rivington will represent the @JamesHuttonInst as a key speaker at the @oxfordfarming 2026, exploring the theme of Growing Resilience and how #climatechange is shaping #agriculture, land use, and #ecosystems. ofc.org.uk/blog/oxford-fa…

Congratulations to Professor Lorna Dawson, who has been named Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in New Year Honours List! 🤩👏 She was recommended for the award by His Majesty the King for her services to innovations in soil and forensic science.

The December edition of Hutton Highlights is out now! 🤩 Inside: the opening of our new Hutton Hub, Scotland’s first Scottish-bred blueberry 🫐, our impact on the UK economy 📈, support for potato farmers in Kenya 🥔 — and more. Read it here hutton.ac.uk/hutton-highlig…

🎄Holiday Closure Notice🎄 🕒 📆 The Hutton will close at 5pm on Wednesday, 24 December, and reopen on Monday, 5 January 2026. Receptions at Craigiebuckler & Invergowrie will close earlier, at 12 noon on 24 December. ✨Happy Holidays!✨

We've had a great year here at the Hutton, filled with inspiring projects and amazing science. 🔬 To celebrate it all, we've put together a video highlighting some of this incredible work. 🤩 Here's to another successful year in 2026! 🎉 ▶️youtu.be/fL5nouPNpH4?si…

Our scientist, Dr Ruth Mitchell, features with an opinion piece about the beauty of trees in @TheScotsman today! scotsman.com/news/opinion/c…

Our Principle Scientist, Professor Lorna Dawson was on our screens recently, with a rerun featuring her on University Challenge! You can watch how she did on BBC iPlayer here: bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…

A huge thanks to all those who attended the Community Event at Craigiebuckler last night... Welcome to our new revolutionary facility, available for hire to the public. Enquiries should be sent to: VenueServices@hutton.ac.uk #aberdeen #community #climatechange

We are seeking to appoint a new Non-Executive Director for Agriculture. For more details on the role and how to apply, visit: hutton.ac.uk/non-executive-…

Today is World Soil Day! We have recently worked in partnership with Police Scotland in using soil samples to tackle crime: scotland.police.uk/what-s-happeni… Soils are one of Europe’s greatest assets: essential for food, water regulation, carbon storage, and biodiversity.

Join us on Monday 15 Dec for a presentation on Accessibility in Microsoft products from Ben Watt, a Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft! We'll cover Windows 11, Microsoft 365 Apps, and Copilot, with online and in-person attendees welcome. Register: eventbrite.co.uk/e/accessibilit…

The Hutton had a motion passed in Scottish Parliament this week... We are working with @GrampianGrowers and @aberdeenuni on turning potato waste into high-value compounds for use in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and nutraceutical products! parliament.scot/chamber-and-co…

Only one week to go until our Hutton Hub Open Day! 📍Location: The Hutton Hub, Craigiebuckler campus, Aberdeen 📅Date: Wednesday 10th December 🕒Time: 4-7pm 🔗 Register: eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-op…

We are opening our doors this Christmas, with local communities invited to attend our Open Day at The Hutton Hub in Aberdeen! 📍Location: The Hutton Hub, Craigiebuckler campus, Aberdeen 📅Date: Wednesday 10th December 🕒Time: 4-7pm Come and explore our amazing new facility!

Our new Hutton Hub facility at our Aberdeen campus is getting put to good use tomorrow! We are hosting the acclaimed 'Three Words for Forest', a play about the forest industry. Reserve your spot for FREE here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/three-words-…

The @EPSOEurope newsletter is here! epsoweb.org/epso/epso-autu… We are pleased to feature our news article in the Autumn Newsletter. You can read the full version by becoming an EPSO member to stay in touch with all things plant science. Sign up here! epsoweb.org/login/download…