Awards

Diversification Through a Succession Lens

Without a vision for your future, how do you know what you are working towards, or why you are doing what you do? For many farmers and crofters, their purpose comes from a drive to build a sustainable business, produce high-quality nutritious food, and protect and enhance our environment while creating a fulfilling lifestyle for their family.…

SAC Consulting
11/12/2024

Waders project celebrates win at Nature of Scotland Awards

Jennifer Struthers of SAC Consulting, centre, and the rest of the award-winning Clyde Valley Waders Farming Group. A collaborative project to save threatened populations of wading birds in the Clyde…

SRUC
29/11/2024

SRUC sheep geneticist ‘outstanding’ in her field

An SRUC scientist has been honoured for her “outstanding contribution” to the Texel Sheep Society. Professor Joanne Conington was presented with the award at the society’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Ball, which was held for members and associates who have made “an exceptional contribution” over the years.…

SRUC
20/11/2024

Digital Dairy Chain awards further £1m to innovative projects

The five winning projects faced competition from across the sector. Digital Dairy Chain, the collaborative Strength in Places funded project led by SRUC, has announced the successful winners of the…

SRUC
19/11/2024

SRUC recognised for advancing gender equality and inclusivity

SRUC has been recognised for its commitment to advancing gender equality and inclusivity with a Bronze level Athena Swan award. …

SRUC
13/11/2024

SAC Consulting’s Craig named Adviser of the Year

A member of the SAC Consulting team has been crowned Adviser of the Year at the prestigious Scottish Agricultural Awards in Glasgow. Based in Edinburgh, Craig Bothwell was nominated in the keenly contested category as a result of his hard work and dedication across the Lothians and Peeblesshire patch he supports.…

SAC Consulting
25/10/2024

SRUC shines in 2025 Times Higher World University Rankings

SRUC ranks as a top-third institution globally in the 2025 Times Higher World University Rankings (WUR).…

SRUC
25/10/2024

Degree awarding powers an historic moment for SRUC

Becoming the first Scottish education provider in almost two decades to be granted degree-awarding powers is a truly historic moment for SRUC.…

SRUC
14/10/2024

SRUC continues to climb rankings

SRUC is continuing its rise up the Guardian University rankings, and is now placed fifth in the UK for studying animal science and agriculture.…

SRUC
16/09/2024

Top biologist among those honoured with SRUC Fellowship

A biologist recognised by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation of one of ten people in the UK changing the face of health is among those to have been honoured with a Fellowship from SRUC.…

SRUC
09/09/2024

Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons fellowships for SRUC team

Three members of the team at SRUC’s new School of Veterinary Medicine have been named Fellows of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.…

SRUC
29/08/2024

Professor honoured with RHASS Special Medal

Professor Mike Coffey, Head of Animal Breeding & Genomics at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), has been awarded the RHASS (Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland) Special Medal for his excellence and contribution to science in the field of animal genetics.…

SRUC
24/07/2024