Awards
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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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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
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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
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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
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Julie-Ann named Apprentice of the Year
SRUC student Julie-Ann Murray has been named Scotland’s Apprentice of the Year. …
- SRUC
- 14/03/2023
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SRUC celebrates student successes at ALBAS
Agriculture, Horse Care and Engineering students from SRUC were among the top winners at this year’s Awards for Land-based and Aquaculture Skills (ALBAS).…
- SRUC
- 13/03/2023
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Drainage guru recognised for work to improve sustainability
An agricultural consultant with more than 30 years’ experience of advising farmers has been recognised for his work to improve the sustainability of land use.…
- SRUC
- 06/02/2023
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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
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New Year Honours for SRUC Chair and Board member
Our chair Linda Hanna is being honoured by King Charles with an MBE for services to the Scottish Business Community, while John Cross, a non-executive member of the SAC Commercial Board, has been made an OBE.…
- SRUC
- 31/12/2022
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Former SRUC agriculture student scoops £1000 prize
Former SRUC student Jack Young was crowned winner of the Business Skills Award at the annual AgriScot Farm Business of the Year awards event.…
- SRUC
- 18/11/2022
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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
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SRUC students compete for AgriScot title
Three SRUC students, including the British Farming Awards’ Agricultural Student of the Year, will take part in the final of the AgriScot Business Skills Competition.…
- SRUC
- 10/11/2022