Discover the future of agriculture in 2023!

The James Hutton Institute is your gateway to the forefront of agricultural research and innovation this year. We invite you to join us at the following events:

June 22-25 | Royal Highland Show (Edinburgh): Join us at our stand and learn about the key science challenges we’re addressing while enjoying free samples from our tasting station!

June 30- July 2 | Scottish Game Fair (Scone Palace):

A chance to speak with some of our scientists about their work on biodiversity and land use.

July 4 | Arable Scotland (Balruddery Farm, Angus):

Talks, trade stands, exhibits and demonstration plots at Scotland’s top arable event focussed on knowledge exchange and solutions for the arable industry.

July 27 | Fruit for the Future (Invergowrie):

Our annual showcase of soft fruit research for industry including scientific presentations, outdoor demonstrations, walks through experimental plots, followed by a cream tea and tasters.

August 10 | Potatoes in Practice (Balruddery Farm, Angus):

The largest field-based potato event in the UK and the essential date in the potato industry calendar.

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July 10

Motivation and delegation

Create a motivational environment and use effective delegation.

August 7

Assertiveness at work

Learn to communicate your point of view without causing conflict.

HR for non-HR managers

Understand responsibilities and techniques in relation to HR requirements.

August 28

Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce

Understand how to develop a happy, harmonious and committed workforce.

August 9

Advanced social media masterclass

Learn how to increase brand awareness and sales through social media.

August 30

Train the trainer

Feel confident whilst developing and presenting different types of training.

July

Finance – The basics

Finance – The basics

August 21

Essential supervisory skills

Bridge the gap between doing and supervising and become confident in delegating tasks.

Best practice for protecting business information

Understand how an ISO 27001 Information Security Management System can protect your business and customers.

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Advanced management skills

Grow as a manager and improve the performance of your team.

Basketball stars on tour

The Harlem Globetrotters 2024 World Tour is coming to Aberdeen’s P&J Live on Friday, February 16, 2024.

As the Harlem Globetrotters near their 100th anniversary, they have contributed to the growth of basketball at an immeasurable magnitude across the world. Through their artful athleticism and unparalleled moves, this team shares the game through an inclusive game day experience that cannot be beat.

The World Famous Globetrotters welcome fans in the UK next spring to join them for an interactive game day packed with one-of-a-kind premium offerings.

Louise Stewart, Interim Managing Director at P&J Live says: “It’s incredible to welcome the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters back to Aberdeen for the sixth time. We last saw the Globetrotters amaze us with their elite skills back in 2017. This one will be fun for all the family; their magical basketball skills will have us on the edge of our seats for sure. We can’t wait to see do what they do best - put on an epic basketball show like no other!”

University of Aberdeen celebrates global league table success

The University of Aberdeen’s social and economic impact has seen it ranked 70th in the world and 18th in the UK in an influential league table.

In the fifth annual edition of the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, which recognises universities for their work under the United Nations’ 17 sustainable-development goals, the university has risen significantly from its previous place in the 100-200 range globally and outside the UK top 20 in 2022.

Business Council launched to drive the future of Britain’s economy

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has announced the formation of a new Business Council.

The body, which involves prominent UK business leaders, aims to design and drive the future of the country’s economy.

Heathrow, Drax, IHG Hotels & Resorts and BP have joined the Council as the first founding partners.

BCC Director General Shevaun Haviland said: ”Over the past few months, working closely with the Chamber Network, we have been talking to the nation’s largest corporates and it has become clear to us that they are looking for a different kind of representation.

“These businesses want to be part of a framework that’s rooted in their local communities, but with the ability to shape the national and international debate.

“In response we have developed a new offer, the Business Council.

“The Council is a long-term project and will bring together leaders from across UK industry to consider the key policy issues faced by British businesses, and work on the Future of the Economy initiative, convened by our President, Baroness Martha Lane Fox.

“This initiative will focus on five challenges: digital revolution, people and work, net zero, global Britain and the high street.

“These challenges will form the backdrop to the next general election, which we know will come before the end of next year, and which everyone in Westminster is already gearing up for. The voice of business needs to be heard loud and clear, and now is the right time for us to speak up.”