Previous events hosted by the Roslin Engineering Biology Hub The Future of Livestock Farming (Edinburgh Science Festival Evening Panel Discussion)April 9, 2026 | Bayes Centre, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UKThe EB Hub hosted the Future of Livestock Farming panel discussion at the Edinburgh Science Festival on 9 April 2026, bringing together experts to explore how gene editing in livestock systems can balance productivity, sustainability, and animal welfare. Chaired by Dr Finn Grey (Roslin Institute), the panel included Prof Helen Sang, Dr Christine Tait-Burkard (Roslin Institute), Prof Marie Haskell (SRUC), and Andrew Meredith (Farmers Weekly). The discussion highlighted animal welfare as a central concern, with audience engagement emphasising ethics as a key factor in shaping public attitudes toward gene-edited technologies. Insights from the session underscored the importance of responsible innovation and policy development that aligns with societal values. This article was published on 2026-05-01
