Awards

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

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

Awards recognise diverse careers of former SRUC students

The boss of a national charity, a pedigree Aberdeen Angus cattle breeder and the founder of a social enterprise company are among the winners in the Alumni Entrepreneur Network awards, organised by Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC).…

SRUC
25/05/2023

New award to recognise agricultural communicators

A new agricultural communications award has been established by SRUC to recognise students, past and present, engaged in publicly promoting agriculture.…

SRUC
17/05/2023

Awards event to celebrate SRUC alumni

Former students from Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) are being invited to a networking event to celebrate the best the natural economy has to offer.…

SRUC
23/03/2023

Sustainable festivals idea wins enterprise challenge

Meredith Wicks, who is studying for a Masters degree in Environmental Protection & Management at SRUC, won top prize in their inaugural Enterprise Challenge for her business proposal to facilitate more sustainable events and festivals across Scotland.…

SRUC
26/01/2023

SRUC celebrates ten years with Holyrood showcase

A parliamentary reception was held at Holyrood on 15 November 2022 to celebrate the tenth anniversary of SRUC and the remarkable role in has in communities across Scotland.…

SRUC
16/11/2022

New rankings highlight growing impact of SRUC research

Research at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) is being cited more than ever before – placing it third in Scotland and 121st globally - according to the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings. …

SRUC
12/10/2022

SRUC takes top award for farming innovation

Professor Wayne Powell, left, Professor Mike Coffey, centre, and Professor Eileen Wall, right, collect the Innovation in Farming Award. SRUC’s expertise and innovation in the field of animal genomics…

SRUC
07/10/2022

Dutch academic honoured by SRUC

‘Living labs’ and international co-operation are key to growing productivity and improving welfare in rural areas across Scotland.…

SRUC
30/08/2022

A time to shine for diversified farming businesses

Following the success of the inaugural award in 2021, AgriScot, in partnership with SAC Consulting, has today launched the 'AgriScot Diversified Farm of the Year 2022' award.…

SRUC
25/07/2022

Awards recognise enterprising spirit of former SRUC students

An ethical influencer and climate activist was among the winners at the first ever Alumni Entrepreneur Network awards, organised by SRUC.…

SRUC
30/05/2022