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🧵1/5 Welcome to SEFARI Gateway’s official Bluesky page! 👋
We’re starting things off with a quick reintroduction to who we are and what we do, so whether you're new to us or know us well, read on!
#KnowledgeExchange #ScienceCommunication #SciencePolicy
We’re starting things off with a quick reintroduction to who we are and what we do, so whether you're new to us or know us well, read on!
#KnowledgeExchange #ScienceCommunication #SciencePolicy
Listen to our @sefariscot.bsky.social Knowledge Broker for the Environment on the OnFARM podcast below.
🔊 tinyurl.com/ProfLornaDaw...
She talks about how soil forensics can be used to help fight rural crime such as machinery or metal theft & the World's End pub murder case.
🔊 tinyurl.com/ProfLornaDaw...
She talks about how soil forensics can be used to help fight rural crime such as machinery or metal theft & the World's End pub murder case.
Soil forensics and the World's End murders: Prof Lorna Dawson of the James Hutton Institute
Quickly and easily listen to OnFARM Scottish farming podcast for free!
tinyurl.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Listen to our @sefariscot.bsky.social Knowledge Broker for the Environment on the OnFARM podcast below.
🔊 tinyurl.com/ProfLornaDaw...
She talks about how soil forensics can be used to help fight rural crime such as machinery or metal theft & the World's End pub murder case.
🔊 tinyurl.com/ProfLornaDaw...
She talks about how soil forensics can be used to help fight rural crime such as machinery or metal theft & the World's End pub murder case.
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We’re delighted that SRUC has been awarded the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education for the third time.
The award recognises the impact of the Scottish Farm Business Survey, which informs national agricultural policy and supports reform across the sector.
www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/sru...
The award recognises the impact of the Scottish Farm Business Survey, which informs national agricultural policy and supports reform across the sector.
www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/sru...
SRUC honoured with third Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education
www.sruc.ac.uk
November 26, 2025 at 8:33 AM
We’re delighted that SRUC has been awarded the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education for the third time.
The award recognises the impact of the Scottish Farm Business Survey, which informs national agricultural policy and supports reform across the sector.
www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/sru...
The award recognises the impact of the Scottish Farm Business Survey, which informs national agricultural policy and supports reform across the sector.
www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/sru...
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In Scotland, children and young people in primary and secondary school are being offered the flu vaccine. Given as a nasal spray, it’s quick, painless and feels like a tickle in their nose.
Find out more at nhsinform.scot/childflu
#WeeScoosh
Find out more at nhsinform.scot/childflu
#WeeScoosh
November 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
In Scotland, children and young people in primary and secondary school are being offered the flu vaccine. Given as a nasal spray, it’s quick, painless and feels like a tickle in their nose.
Find out more at nhsinform.scot/childflu
#WeeScoosh
Find out more at nhsinform.scot/childflu
#WeeScoosh
Have you had chance to take a look at our new @sefariscot.bsky.social crop booklets yet?
🥔 tinyurl.com/EnhancingCro...
🌾 tinyurl.com/ResilientCrops
They're the perfect excuse to take a coffee break!
🥔 tinyurl.com/EnhancingCro...
🌾 tinyurl.com/ResilientCrops
They're the perfect excuse to take a coffee break!
November 24, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Have you had chance to take a look at our new @sefariscot.bsky.social crop booklets yet?
🥔 tinyurl.com/EnhancingCro...
🌾 tinyurl.com/ResilientCrops
They're the perfect excuse to take a coffee break!
🥔 tinyurl.com/EnhancingCro...
🌾 tinyurl.com/ResilientCrops
They're the perfect excuse to take a coffee break!
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Applications are open for VetExplore 2026, a 3 day programme for S3 boys interested in vet medicine (31 March–2 April).
With only ~20% male students in UK vet schools, VetExplore aims to inspire boys, showcase vet careers and offer application guidance.
www.sruc.ac.uk/svmboutreach
With only ~20% male students in UK vet schools, VetExplore aims to inspire boys, showcase vet careers and offer application guidance.
www.sruc.ac.uk/svmboutreach
November 21, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Applications are open for VetExplore 2026, a 3 day programme for S3 boys interested in vet medicine (31 March–2 April).
With only ~20% male students in UK vet schools, VetExplore aims to inspire boys, showcase vet careers and offer application guidance.
www.sruc.ac.uk/svmboutreach
With only ~20% male students in UK vet schools, VetExplore aims to inspire boys, showcase vet careers and offer application guidance.
www.sruc.ac.uk/svmboutreach
📢New @sefariscot.bsky.social blog - Shaping the Future of Research: Scotland’s Early Career Scientists Take the Stage for the SEFARI PhD Showcase
🔗 tinyurl.com/SEFARIShowcase
#EarlyCareerResearch #PhDResearch #ScienceCommunication
🔗 tinyurl.com/SEFARIShowcase
#EarlyCareerResearch #PhDResearch #ScienceCommunication
November 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM
📢New @sefariscot.bsky.social blog - Shaping the Future of Research: Scotland’s Early Career Scientists Take the Stage for the SEFARI PhD Showcase
🔗 tinyurl.com/SEFARIShowcase
#EarlyCareerResearch #PhDResearch #ScienceCommunication
🔗 tinyurl.com/SEFARIShowcase
#EarlyCareerResearch #PhDResearch #ScienceCommunication
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1/4 📢Announcing the launch of the Scottish One-Health #AMR Register (SOHAR) website.
Thank you to everyone who attended the launch event yesterday.
Visit the website here ➡️ www.sohar.nhs.scot
#AntimicrobialResistance #WAAW
Thank you to everyone who attended the launch event yesterday.
Visit the website here ➡️ www.sohar.nhs.scot
#AntimicrobialResistance #WAAW
November 20, 2025 at 3:11 PM
1/4 📢Announcing the launch of the Scottish One-Health #AMR Register (SOHAR) website.
Thank you to everyone who attended the launch event yesterday.
Visit the website here ➡️ www.sohar.nhs.scot
#AntimicrobialResistance #WAAW
Thank you to everyone who attended the launch event yesterday.
Visit the website here ➡️ www.sohar.nhs.scot
#AntimicrobialResistance #WAAW
💧Building on yesterday's blog on #AMR in agri-food systems for World #AntimicrobialResistance Week, today we learn about what Scotland’s rivers can tell us about this growing global threat.
🔗 tinyurl.com/HuttonAMR2
#WAAW
🔗 tinyurl.com/HuttonAMR2
#WAAW
November 20, 2025 at 12:16 PM
💧Building on yesterday's blog on #AMR in agri-food systems for World #AntimicrobialResistance Week, today we learn about what Scotland’s rivers can tell us about this growing global threat.
🔗 tinyurl.com/HuttonAMR2
#WAAW
🔗 tinyurl.com/HuttonAMR2
#WAAW
Our Director, Charles Bestwick, & Centre Manager, Jenny Fyall, are at Science and the Parliament at Dynamic Earth today sharing research on #Environment, #ClimateChange and #HumanHealth with everyone from MSPs to young people. 🌍🔬
#ScienceCommunication #PublicEngagement #PolicyEngagement
#ScienceCommunication #PublicEngagement #PolicyEngagement
November 19, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Our Director, Charles Bestwick, & Centre Manager, Jenny Fyall, are at Science and the Parliament at Dynamic Earth today sharing research on #Environment, #ClimateChange and #HumanHealth with everyone from MSPs to young people. 🌍🔬
#ScienceCommunication #PublicEngagement #PolicyEngagement
#ScienceCommunication #PublicEngagement #PolicyEngagement
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The Horticulture (Plantsmanship) BSc (Hons) degree programme provides a pathway to careers in horticulture by developing skills in plant cultivation and expertise in plant biodiversity.
Find out more and apply now 👉 buff.ly/d9aFWbB
Find out more and apply now 👉 buff.ly/d9aFWbB
November 18, 2025 at 12:11 PM
The Horticulture (Plantsmanship) BSc (Hons) degree programme provides a pathway to careers in horticulture by developing skills in plant cultivation and expertise in plant biodiversity.
Find out more and apply now 👉 buff.ly/d9aFWbB
Find out more and apply now 👉 buff.ly/d9aFWbB
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A new SRUC report shows Scotland’s rural and island communities are still facing major demographic pressures - from population decline to out-migration driven by housing shortages, limited jobs and gaps in services.
Read more 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/sru...
@srucruralpolicy.bsky.social
Read more 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/sru...
@srucruralpolicy.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
A new SRUC report shows Scotland’s rural and island communities are still facing major demographic pressures - from population decline to out-migration driven by housing shortages, limited jobs and gaps in services.
Read more 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/sru...
@srucruralpolicy.bsky.social
Read more 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/sru...
@srucruralpolicy.bsky.social
For World #AMR Awareness Week, our latest blog shares @hutton.ac.uk research on AMR in agri-food systems.
Read how researchers are tackling this “silent pandemic” through the link below ⬇️
🔗 tinyurl.com/HuttonAMR
#AntimicrobialResistance #OneHealth #WAAW
Read how researchers are tackling this “silent pandemic” through the link below ⬇️
🔗 tinyurl.com/HuttonAMR
#AntimicrobialResistance #OneHealth #WAAW
November 19, 2025 at 10:25 AM
For World #AMR Awareness Week, our latest blog shares @hutton.ac.uk research on AMR in agri-food systems.
Read how researchers are tackling this “silent pandemic” through the link below ⬇️
🔗 tinyurl.com/HuttonAMR
#AntimicrobialResistance #OneHealth #WAAW
Read how researchers are tackling this “silent pandemic” through the link below ⬇️
🔗 tinyurl.com/HuttonAMR
#AntimicrobialResistance #OneHealth #WAAW
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SRUC’s School of Veterinary Medicine and Biosciences has launched VetExplore which aims to inspire S3 boys through practical activities & promote a range of vet careers and provide information about and support for applications to veterinary medicine.
Learn more 👉www.sruc.ac.uk/svmboutreach
Learn more 👉www.sruc.ac.uk/svmboutreach
November 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
SRUC’s School of Veterinary Medicine and Biosciences has launched VetExplore which aims to inspire S3 boys through practical activities & promote a range of vet careers and provide information about and support for applications to veterinary medicine.
Learn more 👉www.sruc.ac.uk/svmboutreach
Learn more 👉www.sruc.ac.uk/svmboutreach
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Have you read our latest guest blog?
🌱Dr Sarwar Hossain, Dr Debashis Roy and Dr Steven Gillespie
@uofgdumfries.bsky.social & @uniofreading.bsky.social
take a look at why a Social-ecological systems perspective is a must for achieving food security in our changing climate: ncr.glasgow.ac.uk?p=2469
🌱Dr Sarwar Hossain, Dr Debashis Roy and Dr Steven Gillespie
@uofgdumfries.bsky.social & @uniofreading.bsky.social
take a look at why a Social-ecological systems perspective is a must for achieving food security in our changing climate: ncr.glasgow.ac.uk?p=2469
Social-ecological systems perspective is a must for achieving food security under threat from climate change - The National Centre for Resilience
The United Nations warns that human-induced climate change means drought could become the next "pandemic" (UNDRR, 2021). As drought frequency and severity are projected to increase globally, this hidd...
ncr.glasgow.ac.uk
November 14, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Have you read our latest guest blog?
🌱Dr Sarwar Hossain, Dr Debashis Roy and Dr Steven Gillespie
@uofgdumfries.bsky.social & @uniofreading.bsky.social
take a look at why a Social-ecological systems perspective is a must for achieving food security in our changing climate: ncr.glasgow.ac.uk?p=2469
🌱Dr Sarwar Hossain, Dr Debashis Roy and Dr Steven Gillespie
@uofgdumfries.bsky.social & @uniofreading.bsky.social
take a look at why a Social-ecological systems perspective is a must for achieving food security in our changing climate: ncr.glasgow.ac.uk?p=2469
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Our November newsletter is out now with details on:
- Climate action assembly on 26 Feb
- 4 new research calls
- 2 podcast episodes
- Call for evidence on health equity
Read more & sign up: www.climatexchange.org.uk/news/newslet...
- Climate action assembly on 26 Feb
- 4 new research calls
- 2 podcast episodes
- Call for evidence on health equity
Read more & sign up: www.climatexchange.org.uk/news/newslet...
November 13, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Our November newsletter is out now with details on:
- Climate action assembly on 26 Feb
- 4 new research calls
- 2 podcast episodes
- Call for evidence on health equity
Read more & sign up: www.climatexchange.org.uk/news/newslet...
- Climate action assembly on 26 Feb
- 4 new research calls
- 2 podcast episodes
- Call for evidence on health equity
Read more & sign up: www.climatexchange.org.uk/news/newslet...
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One of the more unusual items in our herbarium collection! This old leather boot is home to several types of lichen 🥾
It was collected on a beach in 1975 by Brian J Coppins in Ballantrae, Scotland.
Read more on the weird and wonderful specimen here: stories.rbge.org.uk/archives/40742
It was collected on a beach in 1975 by Brian J Coppins in Ballantrae, Scotland.
Read more on the weird and wonderful specimen here: stories.rbge.org.uk/archives/40742
November 14, 2025 at 9:51 AM
One of the more unusual items in our herbarium collection! This old leather boot is home to several types of lichen 🥾
It was collected on a beach in 1975 by Brian J Coppins in Ballantrae, Scotland.
Read more on the weird and wonderful specimen here: stories.rbge.org.uk/archives/40742
It was collected on a beach in 1975 by Brian J Coppins in Ballantrae, Scotland.
Read more on the weird and wonderful specimen here: stories.rbge.org.uk/archives/40742
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It's Scottish Careers Week.
At SRUC, we're proud to support the next generation of talent building a brighter, more sustainable future for communities, industries and the environment.
Discover career opportunities, support and guidance at SRUC 👉 buff.ly/S8VB0wJ
#ScotCareersWeek25
At SRUC, we're proud to support the next generation of talent building a brighter, more sustainable future for communities, industries and the environment.
Discover career opportunities, support and guidance at SRUC 👉 buff.ly/S8VB0wJ
#ScotCareersWeek25
SRUC Student Support | Career Services
Our career advisers work collaboratively with programme teams to provide sector-relevant support with all things ‘careers’, such as finding the best education pathway to achieve your goals, helping…
buff.ly
November 13, 2025 at 12:02 PM
It's Scottish Careers Week.
At SRUC, we're proud to support the next generation of talent building a brighter, more sustainable future for communities, industries and the environment.
Discover career opportunities, support and guidance at SRUC 👉 buff.ly/S8VB0wJ
#ScotCareersWeek25
At SRUC, we're proud to support the next generation of talent building a brighter, more sustainable future for communities, industries and the environment.
Discover career opportunities, support and guidance at SRUC 👉 buff.ly/S8VB0wJ
#ScotCareersWeek25
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Autumn days don’t get much better than this. Our Edinburgh campus looking stunning under clear blue skies this week - golden leaves, crisp air, and plenty of reasons to get outside between classes.
November 14, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Autumn days don’t get much better than this. Our Edinburgh campus looking stunning under clear blue skies this week - golden leaves, crisp air, and plenty of reasons to get outside between classes.
📢New SEFARI Gateway Fellowship With Highland and Islands Enterprise and Scottish Development International.
Generate a baseline for the Animal Health, Aquaculture & Agri-tech sector & identify the opportunities & barriers to growth.
More info ➡️ tinyurl.com/AAAFellowship
⌛Apply by: 8th Dec 2025
Generate a baseline for the Animal Health, Aquaculture & Agri-tech sector & identify the opportunities & barriers to growth.
More info ➡️ tinyurl.com/AAAFellowship
⌛Apply by: 8th Dec 2025
November 17, 2025 at 1:45 PM
📢New SEFARI Gateway Fellowship With Highland and Islands Enterprise and Scottish Development International.
Generate a baseline for the Animal Health, Aquaculture & Agri-tech sector & identify the opportunities & barriers to growth.
More info ➡️ tinyurl.com/AAAFellowship
⌛Apply by: 8th Dec 2025
Generate a baseline for the Animal Health, Aquaculture & Agri-tech sector & identify the opportunities & barriers to growth.
More info ➡️ tinyurl.com/AAAFellowship
⌛Apply by: 8th Dec 2025
Why not start your week with a read of the most recent Ecosystems and Land Use Policy Engagement
Group (ELPEG) Bulletin? 🌳
🔗 tinyurl.com/ELPEGOct
#ClimateChange #Biodiversity #SoilHealth
Group (ELPEG) Bulletin? 🌳
🔗 tinyurl.com/ELPEGOct
#ClimateChange #Biodiversity #SoilHealth
November 17, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Why not start your week with a read of the most recent Ecosystems and Land Use Policy Engagement
Group (ELPEG) Bulletin? 🌳
🔗 tinyurl.com/ELPEGOct
#ClimateChange #Biodiversity #SoilHealth
Group (ELPEG) Bulletin? 🌳
🔗 tinyurl.com/ELPEGOct
#ClimateChange #Biodiversity #SoilHealth
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Have you visited SRUC yet?
This November, we’ve got plenty of opportunities to explore our campuses, meet our teams, and see what life at SRUC is really like. Come discover where your future could grow.
For a full list of events and to register your place 👉 buff.ly/tIcygiF
This November, we’ve got plenty of opportunities to explore our campuses, meet our teams, and see what life at SRUC is really like. Come discover where your future could grow.
For a full list of events and to register your place 👉 buff.ly/tIcygiF
November 12, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Have you visited SRUC yet?
This November, we’ve got plenty of opportunities to explore our campuses, meet our teams, and see what life at SRUC is really like. Come discover where your future could grow.
For a full list of events and to register your place 👉 buff.ly/tIcygiF
This November, we’ve got plenty of opportunities to explore our campuses, meet our teams, and see what life at SRUC is really like. Come discover where your future could grow.
For a full list of events and to register your place 👉 buff.ly/tIcygiF
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📢Call for evidence - we are looking for evidence that shows how climate policies in Scotland are affecting health. We encourage submissions of both completed and ongoing research. Find details on our website: www.climatexchange.org.uk/call-for-evi...
November 6, 2025 at 4:55 PM
📢Call for evidence - we are looking for evidence that shows how climate policies in Scotland are affecting health. We encourage submissions of both completed and ongoing research. Find details on our website: www.climatexchange.org.uk/call-for-evi...
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We are commissioning work to model low-carbon hydrogen production, hydrogen demand and hydrogen-related infrastructure in Scotland. Closes 27 Nov.
Find out about this and all our open calls: www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...
Find out about this and all our open calls: www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...
November 7, 2025 at 10:18 AM
We are commissioning work to model low-carbon hydrogen production, hydrogen demand and hydrogen-related infrastructure in Scotland. Closes 27 Nov.
Find out about this and all our open calls: www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...
Find out about this and all our open calls: www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...
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Staff and students at our Aberdeen have planted a new Wee Forest, a mini-woodland designed to boost biodiversity and capture carbon.
The project builds on Wildlife & Conservation student Mike Raby’s Honours research.
Read more 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/wee...
The project builds on Wildlife & Conservation student Mike Raby’s Honours research.
Read more 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/wee...
November 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Staff and students at our Aberdeen have planted a new Wee Forest, a mini-woodland designed to boost biodiversity and capture carbon.
The project builds on Wildlife & Conservation student Mike Raby’s Honours research.
Read more 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/wee...
The project builds on Wildlife & Conservation student Mike Raby’s Honours research.
Read more 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/wee...
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New SRUC research reveals male and female rats respond differently to tickling!
The study found both sexes enjoy tickling — but males prefer rougher play, while females respond better when pinning is minimised.
Read more 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/stu...
The study found both sexes enjoy tickling — but males prefer rougher play, while females respond better when pinning is minimised.
Read more 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/stu...
November 11, 2025 at 1:34 PM
New SRUC research reveals male and female rats respond differently to tickling!
The study found both sexes enjoy tickling — but males prefer rougher play, while females respond better when pinning is minimised.
Read more 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/stu...
The study found both sexes enjoy tickling — but males prefer rougher play, while females respond better when pinning is minimised.
Read more 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/stu...