5th for Animal Sciences and Agricultural subjects
#1 in Scotland (#6 in the UK) in 2022 & 2023
#1 in the UK for Agriculture, Food and Veterinary Sciences
1st in the UK (8th in the world) for contributions to affordable and clean energy goals
Our success depends on our people
At SRUC, our professors, researchers, business and veterinary experts, support staff, consultants, and more have accomplished some incredible things.
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Search for and learn about SRUC staff and their accomplishments in our Find an Expert directory.
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Our students are regularly in the spotlight for their accomplishments
SRUC students and alumni from every level and programme of study are well-known across Scotland and beyond for their impressive work, success, and accomplishments, both in and outside of the classroom.Â
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Alumni stories
Read about successful SRUC alumni - the entrepreneurs, the achievers, and the world changers.
Alumni stories
Our researchers consistently win research grants for the ground-breaking work they do
Large-scale local, regional and international grants are regularly awarded to SRUC researchers and research groups for their innovative ideas and ground-breaking work around the world.Â
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In the news
Browse SRUC news stories featuring grants awarded to SRUC researchers.
Funding and grants
Research areas
Explore our internationally-respected, multi- and inter-disciplinary research areas seeking to address the wicked problems facing Scotland and the world.
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We celebrate success with our own awards
At SRUC, we also award our own prizes, accolades and awards to our staff, students and alumni to celebrate their successes and share their hard work, skills and talents with our local communities and the world.Â
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Alumni Entrepreneur Network Awards
The Alumni Entrepreneur Network Awards are an annual celebration of SRUC's enterprising alumni and their extraordinary achievements.
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Enterprise Challenge
Our enterprise competition – The Enterprise Challenge - is an entry-level competition open to all SRUC students and provides an opportunity to test, validate and fund new ideas.
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Fordyce Maxwell Award
Established in 2022 in memory of the late Scotsman journalist, the Fordyce Maxwell award recognises those who actively spread the word about agriculture through any form of communication.
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Elrick Prize
Named in memory of SAC Consulting Senior Consultant Gavin Elrick, the Elrick Prize recognises the staff member at at SAC consulting who has done the most to improve the sustainability of land use.
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With a range of research, consultancy and education services, SRUC is not just here to pass on vital skills today, but also to bring innovation to Scotland’s land-based industries for tomorrow.
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Study with us
With hundreds of courses across more than 20 disciplines, we provide the skills, experience and confidence you need to create a successful career.
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Business services
Our business services work across food supply chains and the natural economy to help clients rise to the challenge of climate change and scientific and technological transformation.
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Research
Working with industry and policy makers, our staff and students design, develop and deliver real-world change to benefit the global natural economy.
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