Cornwall’s granite could hold key to UK geothermal potential
Granite from Cornwall will be examined by UK scientists as part of a £1.8 million project in order to help the country increase its use of geothermal energy. read more
Energy & Environment
Press release: First part of Mytholmroyd flood defences finished
An initial milestone has been completed as part of a Calderdale flood alleviation scheme read more
Press release: Thousands of fish released into North East rivers
The Environment Agency has released thousands of fish to give stocks a boost and encourage people to go fishing. read more
Classroom of the future
A new state-of-the-art digital classroom has been unveiled at Scotland’s Rural College Barony campus in Dumfries. It is believed to be the first of its kind in the region. read more
New PhD projects to tackle rural issues
Farmers are set to benefit from 18 new PhD research projects being funded by Scotland’s Rural College to address a wide range of issues within the rural sector. read more