Investment in animal science research
Roslin in the News
- The Scotsman 07 January 13
£10m funding boost for livestock research centre at Roslin Institute - STV 07 January 13
£10m Roslin Institute grant will go to livestock improvement centre - BBC 07 January 13
Roslin Institute granted £10m for livestock research - Farmers Weekly 07 January 13
Roslin Institute granted £10m for animal research - FarmingUK.com 10 January 13
Roslin Institute granted £10m for livestock research - MRCVS Online 12 January 13
Scotland's Roslin Institute awarded £10m - Dumfries and Galloway Standard 14 January 13
Roslin Institute to get £10m funds - Edinburgh City 05 February 13
Roslin Institute receiving £10m funding to support the development of international livestock centre - The Roslin Institute is not responsible for the content of external internet sites
Published on 07 January 2013
The Roslin Institute will receive £10 million capital funding to support the development of an international livestock improvement centre.
Cabinet Secretary for Education Michael Russell today confirmed the additional investment in The Roslin Institute, part of the University of Edinburgh and strategically supported by the BBSRC, will help deliver a world leading campus for livestock improvement and animal health.
Mr Russell said: “Scotland has great strength and expertise across many research fields and the Roslin Institute is leading the way in the animal health sector. We want to build on existing excellence to develop our reputation in research and maximise the benefits for our economy.
“By investing in our research and development capacity, we will help sustain and improve Scotland’s livestock industry while leading efforts to relieve poverty in developing countries. It will position Scotland at the forefront of animal science research across the globe.”
Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs Richard Lochhead said: “Attracting capital funding for new infrastructure and creating employment opportunities in Midlothian is a key objective of the Easter Bush Research Consortium, of which the Roslin Institute is a part. This investment should benefit all members of the Consortium and will help to create a fantastic resource for Scotland and the world.”
Professor David Hume Director of The Roslin Institute said: “This investment complements the current development of the National Avian Research Facility at Easter Bush and will help to keep Scotland at the forefront of Livestock research internationally.”
The Principal for the University of Edinburgh Professor Sir Timothy O’Shea said: “The support from the Scottish Government provides a wonderful opportunity for the University to enhance its research excellence in animal biosciences and food security. This additional resource on the Easter Bush Campus will allow the Roslin Institute to continue to provide solutions to global challenges within the livestock industry.”
Background
In his statement to Parliament on December 19, Finance Secretary John Swinney confirmed additional funding of nearly £20 million for a variety of further and higher education projects, including the Roslin Institute.
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