The importance of science for Scotland’s economy, environment and society will be discussed at a seminar at the Macaulay Land Use Research Institute today (Wednesday 16 March 2011)

Professor Anne Glover, Chief Scientific Adviser to the Scottish Government will addresses delegates to the Institute’s spring series of seminars and also discuss science’s role in addressing global problems.

The seminar series forms part of preparations for the launch of The James Hutton Institute, a new institute to be created by the Macaulay and SCRI (Scottish Crop Research Institute) as well part of Science & Engineering Week public engagement programme.

Professor Glover’s seminar, “The value of science for Scotland and its role in addressing global problems” takes place in the Macaulay Suite at the Craigiebuckler, starting at 2pm.

Attendance is free, but prior registration is required by contacting Jenna Gray on 01224 395000 or j.gray@macaulay.ac.uk.

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Macaulay Land Use Research Institute

The Macaulay Land Use Research Institute was founded in 1930 and is an international centre for research and consultancy on the environmental and social consequences of rural land uses. With an annual income from research and consultancy of over £14m, the Institute is the largest interdisciplinary research organisation of its kind in Europe, and aims to provide evidence to help shape future environmental and rural-development policy on a national and international basis.

Issued by:

Clare Neely
PR and Communications Manager
Communication Services
The Macaulay Land Use Research Institute
Craigiebuckler
Aberdeen AB15 8QH

Tel: 01224 395087
Fax: 01224 395010
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