Publications (page 1 of 3)
Friday 21 August 2009
SSAC Report Business R&D in Scotland: A Missing Link
The level of business research and development (R&D) in Scotland needs to increased to avoid missed opportunities, according to a report published today.
The Scottish Science Advisory Council’s (SSAC) latest report: Business R&D in Scotland: A Missing Link outlines the factors, which influence the low level of business R&D in Scotland and recommends a number of actions for the Scottish Government and its agencies.
SSAC Report Business R&D in Scotland: A Missing Link
SSAC Report Business R&D in Scotland: A Missing Link (3.95MB)
SSAC R&D Report - Press Release (296K)
Patterns in business R&D
A series of working papers prepared for the Scottish Science Advisory Council in support of its study R&D: Science Base to Business
SSAC Report - Patterns of Business R&D - SQW Report (1.85MB)
Friday 10 July 2009
SSAC Development of an Animal Bioscience Network in Scotland: SSAC Workshop Report
The SSAC believes that Scotland has an opportunity to translate its excellence in animal bioscience research into benefits for animals, humans and the Scottish economy however it is essential that any forward strategy for animal science in Scotland must take a pan Scotland view and a joined up approach.
This is the principal conclusion of a report published today by the Scottish Science Advisory Council who organised a workshop to promote greater collaborative working across the animal bioscience sector in Scotland.
Scottish Animal Bioscience Workshop Report (2.57MB)
Press release (102KB)
Letter from Co-Chairs of the SSAC Professor Anne Glover and Professor Stuart Monro (1.07MB)
Scottish Partnership for Animal Science Excellence (SPASE) - Concept Note
This is a proposal to create a partnership of scientific excellence and relevance in the animal biosciences as they relate to the control of animal diseases, sustainable high quality food production and interactions with the natural environment (‘quality animals for quality products from a quality environment’). This partnership aims to exploit the existing excellence in Scotland, pooling its research strengths and enhancing further its international competitiveness.
Scottish Network for Animal Bioscience Final (234KB)
Earlier SSAC Reports
Copies of previous SSAC Reports can be found on pages 2 and 3. Alternatively, hard copies can be obtained from the SSAC Secretariat.