Economy
Scotland explores Ireland's booming €1bn coworking scene
A research project investigating the impact of remote working hubs has identified a potential blueprint for Scotland’s rural communities.…
- SAC Consulting
- 26/09/2024
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Report highlights unique role of agriculture in Scottish island life
A new report produced by SRUC has highlighted the unique role agriculture plays in island life and calls on Government to use this new evidence in policy decisions.…
- SRUC
- 16/07/2024
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SRUC and HIE partnership to benefit rural economy
A new collaboration focusing on land and sea-based innovation is aiming to boost the Highlands and Islands economy.…
- SRUC
- 09/04/2024
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Royal opening for RAVIC
RAVIC, pioneering new hub established to drive innovation and job creation in Scotland’s health, agriculture and aquaculture sectors, has been officially opened by HRH The Princess Royal in Inverness. …
- SRUC
- 26/03/2024
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Ireland’s remote working hubs network could benefit Scotland
Researchers at SRUC have been awarded nearly £12,500 to look at the development of more than 300 remote working hubs in rural Ireland over the past decade and explore the scope for a similar model in Scotland. …
- SRUC
- 12/02/2024
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Embracing Industrial Strategy: Pioneering High-Value Manufacturing in Food and Drink
With a UK General Election expected this year, industrial policy – the concept of direct government intervention to boost particular sectors of the economy – is moving into the spotlight.…
- Wayne Powell
- 30/01/2024
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The Entrepreneurial Campus
Scotland’s Chief Entrepreneur Mark Logan and co-author of the Entrepreneurial Campus Blueprint Report Ross Tuffee met Wayne Powell, Carol Langston, Teresa Shutter and Susannah Bolton to discuss The Entrepreneurial Campus report commissioned by the Scottish Government and launched by the First Minister in June.…
- Susannah Bolton
- 02/08/2023
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Innovators wanted to help boost rural economy
Businesses and entrepreneurs are being sought to take up residence in a multi-million pound innovation centre creating new links between science and industry in rural Scotland.…
- SRUC
- 19/05/2023
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SRUC Alliance for the Natural Economy Forum – Reflections #2
The second of the Alliance for the Natural Economy Forum dinners, convened by SRUC, was held on 28 March at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh.…
- Peter Smyth and Susannah Bolton
- 05/04/2023
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Digital Dairy Chain announces £2 million competition fund
Technology start-ups and businesses are invited to apply for funds to transform the dairy industry across South & West Scotland or Cumbria. …
- SRUC
- 27/03/2023
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Is growing potatoes sustainable and profitable?
Potatoes are an amazingly versatile food and an important part of our culture in Scotland. But is growing potatoes sustainable and profitable?…
- Dr Phil Burgess
- 23/01/2023
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Agriculture Bill provides just transition opportunity, but only if we embrace innovation
I see opportunity, particularly for rapid growth in our natural economy – but only if we take steps to act quickly, decisively and with ambition.…
- Prof Wayne Powell, Principal and CEO, SRUC
- 13/12/2022
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