SRUC and Campuses
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New tractors for Barony students
Engineering students at SRUC are to benefit from the delivery of three new tractors to the Barony campus in Dumfries.…
- SRUC
- 20/05/2021
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Converge success for SRUC-backed projects
An entrepreneur whose business was kickstarted by SRUC and a Wildlife and Conservation Management student are semi-finalists in this year’s Converge Challenge.…
- SRUC Veterinary Services
- 11/05/2021
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Alpaca your worries away
Students have been enjoying virtual ‘hug-an-alpaca’ wellbeing sessions as part of their course at SRUC.…
- SRUC
- 01/04/2021
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Dynamic new appointments to SRUC Board
The former principal of the University of Dundee has joined the Board of SRUC.…
- SRUC
- 24/03/2021
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Vet nurses’ pet drama
Vet nurse assistant Sharon Burrows with three of her dogs Abra, Sorrel and Fera. Vet nurses from SRUC have been getting hands-on experience of animal surgery – after their own pets fell ill.…
- SRUC
- 10/03/2021
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Initiative to entice future food and drink entrepreneurs
A new initiative has been launched to help the next generation of entrepreneurs achieve success in the food and drink industry.…
- SRUC
- 09/03/2021
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Call for action on equine disease
A national week of action encouraging people to speak out and challenge the stigma of the UK’s most prevalent equine disease is returning this year.…
- SRUC
- 01/03/2021
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Rooting for Spud
Former SRUC student Spud Henderson is in the running for a prestigious scholarship. Fife chef Spud Henderson has been selected as a finalist for the second Andrew Fairlie Scholarship.The 31-year-old…
- SRUC
- 16/02/2021
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Double win for former student
A former SRUC student has been named Farmer of the Year in the Farmers Weekly awards.…
- SRUC
- 16/02/2021
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Potato bean in running to be next superfood
A plant native to America could be grown in the UK, bringing huge benefits for a balanced, sustainable diet, new research has found.…
- SRUC
- 15/02/2021
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Seedpod project reaches key milestone
A planning application for the £21 million Seedpod industry development hub at Craibstone has been submitted to Aberdeen City Council.…
- SRUC
- 10/02/2021
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Six of the best
Six students and trainees from SRUC have been selected as finalists for this year’s Awards for Land-based and Aquaculture Skills (the ALBAS).…
- SRUC
- 28/01/2021