Professor Steve Albon, Co-ordinator of The Scottish Government’s Environment – Land Use and Rural Stewardship Research Programme at the Macaulay Land Use Research Institute in Aberdeen says, “I am greatly encouraged by the news that Scottish pupils have improved their pass rates in science subjects this year, particularly when findings published by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education earlier this year stated that youngsters were underachieving. These youngsters are the future of science in Scotland and it’s important that we support and develop these skills all the way through higher and further education. [continue reading ... ]