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A model for the future by The Energy Training Academy
Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum visited the new community-focussed Energy Training Academy in Eskbank to learn about this amazing training facility, empowering a sustainable future through renewable energy education and showcasing a Net Zero Home.
Driving progress for healthy people and a healthy planet
Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum gathered to learn more about the Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Systems; developing new science, curating evidence and learning for the health and wellbeing of people and our planet.
Empowering agricultural and environmental research 'in the zone' and beyond
In this Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum, we welcomed Illumina, a leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of life science tools and integrated systems for large-scale analysis of genetic variation and function to learn about the advances in Next Generation Sequencing and genotyping.
Exploring capabilities of UK Agri-Tech Centre's Northern Hub
In the latest of our series of Midlothian Science Zone Business Forums showcasing expertise and facilities ‘in the zone’ , attendees visited Agri-EPI Centre Northern Hub for an overview of the capabilities, resources and networks accelerating the adoption of precision agriculture and engineering technologies to boost productivity across the whole agri-food chain.
Review of Local Development Plan for Midlothian - implications for Midlothian Science Zone
The Midlothian Local Development Plan 2 is a policy framework for Midlothian and this Business Forum allowed our Partners and businesses to highlight to Council Planning Officers what is important, and essential, to support the growth of business and development 'in the zone'.
Analytical and chemical expertise showcased at Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum
Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum attendees were enlightened by a presentation from Edinburgh Pharmaceutical Processes (EPP Ltd), a GLP Contract Research Organisation delivering analytical and chemical expertise and services at the highest standard to clients worldwide.
Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum provide food for thought
Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum attendees enjoyed an enthusiastic presentation from Greengage Agritech Ltd about their innovative lighting products and sensor technology, designed to improve the welfare of poultry and pigs and to monitor livestock production.
Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum go back to school
In this MSZ Business Forum, attendees participated in an interesting and thought-provoking round table discussion led by representatives from Skills Development Scotland (SDS), Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) and Lasswade High School.
Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum visit SRUC facilities ‘in the zone’
In the latest of our series of Business Forums showcasing expertise and facilities in Midlothian Science Zone, attendees went behind the scenes of SRUC (Scotland’s Rural College) with presentations on research and animal welfare projects, and visit to CT Scanner Unit and Allermuir Avian Innovation & Skills Centre.
Showcasing Moredun and Pentlands Science Park at MSZ Business Forum
In the latest of our series of MSZ Business Forums showcasing facilities and expertise in Midlothian Science Zone, attendees were introduced to the history of The Moredun Group and the core facilities and services available within Pentlands Science Park, one of our founding partners.