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Former Agriculture student wins £1k Norvite Scholarship

A former Agriculture student from SRUC has been awarded a Norvite Scholarship, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.…

SRUC
20/09/2023

New graphic highlights human impact on the Earth’s critical zone

New research published by researchers from the UK and China could be key to tackling the effects of climate change on global food security.…

SRUC
18/09/2023

Could taxing unhealthy food help tackle climate change?

A new study, involving researchers at SRUC, has found that taxing foods high in fats, sugar and salt could potentially reduce emissions from food consumption, but it is unlikely that one policy could achieve both nutritional and climate goals. …

SRUC
18/09/2023

Business skills competition offers £1k prize

A business skills competition, which encourages young professionals to think about how to manage an agricultural business, is open for applications.…

SRUC
12/09/2023

Eurofins enters new partnership with SRUC

Eurofins Agro Testing is now leading the soil, forage and plant pathology laboratory at SRUC and will work in partnership with SAC Consulting to strengthen and develop its agricultural testing service across the UK. …

SRUC
11/09/2023

SRUC shortlisted for Times Higher Education Award

The technological innovation used in teaching at SRUC has been recognised with a nomination for a Times Higher Education Award – the “Oscars” of higher education. …

SRUC
07/09/2023

Equality, Opportunity, Community: What does it mean for Scotland’s rural communities?

If the First Minister is to achieve his ambition of delivering a wellbeing economy which is ‘fair, green and growing’, policies need to deliver for rural and island Scotland as much as they do for urban Scotland. Read more from our Rural Policy Centre's response to the Scottish Government's Programme for Government 2023-24 here.…

Rural Policy Centre
06/09/2023

New partnership to unlock potential of South’s natural economy

SRUC and South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) have agreed a ground-breaking partnership which will aim to maximise opportunities presented by the region’s significant and diverse natural resources.…

SRUC
04/09/2023

US Army vets return to study at SRUC

US Army vets have been learning about livestock farming and the veterinary sector in the UK during a training course at SRUC.…

SRUC
01/09/2023

Net-zero Cabinet Secretary sees SRUC climate research in action

Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Net Zero and Just Transition has been learning about some of the cutting-edge climate change research being carried out at SRUC.…

SRUC
31/08/2023

Fresh analysis will guide future agriculture policy

Twelve reports have been produced that explore some of the options and mechanisms the Scottish Government will need to consider while developing its upcoming plans for agriculture with a renewed focus on delivering for both industry and for nature. …

SRUC
29/08/2023

SRUC celebrates “skills and resilience” of graduating students

A morning ceremony at the University of Glasgow’s Bute Hall today will celebrate the achievements of HNC and HND students from the North, Central and South & West faculties, followed by an afternoon ceremony for degree and postgraduate degree students.  …

SRUC
28/08/2023