Technology

Innovators wanted to help boost rural economy

Businesses and entrepreneurs are being sought to take up residence in a multi-million pound innovation centre creating new links between science and industry in rural Scotland.…

SRUC
19/05/2023

First UK outing for portable chambers to measure sheep methane

High-tech portable chambers for measuring methane emissions from sheep are being used in the UK for the first time.…

SRUC
15/05/2023

Digital Dairy Chain announces £2 million competition fund

Technology start-ups and businesses are invited to apply for funds to transform the dairy industry across South & West Scotland or Cumbria. …

SRUC
27/03/2023

Self-charging implantable devices will improve chronic disease treatments

With chronic diseases being a leading cause of death, researchers at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) are involved in a study to develop technology which enables more accurate and efficient drug delivery.…

SRUC
20/12/2022

The growing impact of research in the natural economy

The role of higher education institutions to power the economy has never been more important. …

Prof Wayne Powell, Principal & CEO, SRUC
14/10/2022

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

Learn how drones can elevate your business

Visitors to the Royal Highland Show will be able to learn how drones are playing an increasingly important role in rural life.…

SRUC
21/06/2022

Animal welfare app scoops another award

A groundbreaking animal welfare app developed by an SRUC scientist has led to another major award for Waitrose.…

SRUC
15/06/2022

SRUC back with a bang at Royal Highland Show

SRUC will be “back with a bang” highlighting the benefits of cutting-edge research and innovation at this year’s Royal Highland Show.…

SRUC
15/06/2022

SRUC Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre gets go-ahead

Highland Council has approved plans for the development of an £11 million Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre for SRUC on the Inverness campus.…

SRUC
07/06/2022

Smart technologies for sheep and goat farmers

A multinational project which aims to improve the uptake of digital technologies in sheep and goat farming will showcase new solutions at an online workshop next week.…

SRUC
04/02/2022

Packaging the benefits of wood and hemp

With an increase in online shopping during the coronavirus pandemic, the development of alternative sustainable packaging has never been more important.…

SRUC
14/09/2021