It was announced in October 2009 that SCRI and the Macaulay Land Use Research Institute have agreed in principle to unite to form a new ‘super institute’. The merger will take place in Spring 2011.

The New Institute will strengthen Scotland's rural-environmental research capacity and further enhance international competitiveness.

It will be the first institute of its kind in Europe and will be a new powerhouse for research into food, land use and climate change.

Read more about the announcement here.

New Chairman and board members

The New Institute has advertised for a new Chairman and board members. More information and how to apply can be found on the Odgers Berndtson website. The closing date for applications was 25 January 2010.

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Moredun to be affiliated to New Institute

The plan for SCRI and the Macaulay Land Use Research Institute to form a new ‘super-institute’ has been further boosted by news that the Moredun Research Institute is likely to become an “affiliate” of the new organisation. Read more.