Major projects
SRUC is a progressive organisation with the skills, resources, and passion to address and solve many of the key challenges our natural economy faces. A key part of tackling these challenges involves investment in major projects to develop the infrastructure, whether physical or technological, required to undertake cutting-edge research and provide a world class teaching environment in our sector.
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Digital Dairy Chain - SRUC Barony, Dumfries
SRUC and partners are making a £21m investment in research, development, technology, and expertise to develop a fully integrated and traceable Digital Dairy Chain.
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SeedPod – SRUC Craibstone, Aberdeen
SeedPod is a £21 million investment in the food and drink industry being led by Opportunity North East (ONE).
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Vertical Farm – SRUC King’s Buildings, Edinburgh
The Vertical Farm is an exciting, innovative farming solution being built at SRUC’s King’s Buildings campus in Edinburgh that will provide a fully controllable facility for researching crop growth.
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Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre (RAVIC)
The Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre (RAVIC) will enhance SRUC’s expertise in epidemiology, zoonoses, infectious disease control and veterinary surveillance.
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GreenShed
The state-of-the-art GreenShed will use cattle waste products to power a methane capturing system and grow indoor crops.
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Dairy Nexus - SRUC Barony, Dumfries
A transformational project to foster innovation in the dairy sector, the Dairy Nexus will boost productivity and work to decarbonise the sector.
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Quad – SRUC Edinburgh, King's Buildings
SRUC is making a significant investment in its King’s Buildings campus in Edinburgh that will enhance the overall teaching and visitor experience.