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SRUC student wins best pitch award
An SRUC student has won a Best Pitch award and £500 for her business proposition to develop briquettes and pellets from horse manure at an innovation showcase.…
- SRUC
- 15/06/2023
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Vet nurse recognised for achievements following cancer diagnosis
A student who completed her veterinary nursing course after undergoing treatment for cancer has been awarded the inaugural Fairweather Prize for Further Education by Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC).…
- SRUC
- 15/06/2023
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Creating an innovation and skills ecosystem for the future
Of the many words he has spoken on the subject, one quote in particular from Andy Haldane stands out: “Innovation provides the spark, but the institutions provide the fuel.” The Chief Executive of the Royal Society of Arts could easily have been talking about SRUC, where our Digital Dairy Chain has been highlighted in Scotland’s National Innovation Strategy as a prime example of an innovation cluster. …
- Wayne Powell
- 14/06/2023
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Farmers invited to take part in large-scale survey
A quarter of Scottish farmers will be contacted about their plans for the next five years as part of the largest and longest-running survey of its kind. …
- James Hutton Institute
- 14/06/2023
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Digital Dairy Chain highlighted in National Innovation Strategy
The Principal and Chief Executive of Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has welcomed the organisation’s prominent inclusion in Scotland’s newly published National Innovation Strategy.…
- SRUC
- 13/06/2023
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Boost for innovative climate change farm projects
Researchers are involved in four industry-led innovative farm projects offering climate-focused solutions and farming technology.…
- SRUC
- 13/06/2023
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Zoo poo and ‘hot dogs’
SRUC reveals activities for 2023 Royal Highland Show.…
- SRUC
- 12/06/2023
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Free woodland advice for crofters and smallholders
Free advisory visits offering help to access grants for tree planting and woodland management are being offered to crofters and smallholders.…
- SRUC
- 09/06/2023
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Foundation gift funds education opportunities at SRUC
A generous donation from the David Doig Foundation will enable SRUC to support more students through their studies over the next four years.…
- SRUC
- 08/06/2023
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SRUC and Borders College launch joint land-based prospectus
SRUC and Borders College are proud to present a joint prospectus on the land-based sectors.…
- Prof. Jamie Newbold
- 08/06/2023
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SRUC demonstrates impact in global assessment
The work of SRUC in ensuring food security and promoting sustainable agriculture has been recognised in this year’s Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.…
- SRUC
- 01/06/2023
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Elmwood Consultation
Our statement on the consultation process for the Elmwood Campus.…
- SRUC
- 31/05/2023