Global impact
Together and alongside industry and policymakers, we're designing, developing, and delivering real-world change to tackle the world's most pressing issues and bring important, beneficial, and lasting improvements to our global natural economy.
In September 2015, 193 countries agreed to adopt a set of global goals to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all. Use the links below to explore how our researchers and their work are contributing towards achieving it.
Good health and well-being
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
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Quality education
Free primary and secondary schooling for all, equal access to affordable vocational training, eliminate gender and wealth disparities, and achieve universal access to quality higher education.
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Affordable and clean energy
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy.
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Decent work and economic growth
Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all.
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Industries, innovation and infrastructure
Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
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Sustainable cities and communities
Make cities inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.
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Responsible consumption and production
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
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Life on land
Sustainably manage forests, combat deforestation, half and reverse land degradation, halt biodiversity loss.
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Peace, justice and strong institutions
Promote just, peaceful, and inclusive societies.
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Partnerships for the goals
Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.
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By working together and alongside industry and policymakers to solve the biggest global challenges, SRUC researchers, consultants, students, alumni, and colleagues are making a mark on the world.
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Challenge Centres
Our Challenge Centres take on some of the world’s most pressing issues and produce research that influences industry, policy and society.
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Major projects
Our major projects help to develop the physical and technological infrastructure required to undertake cutting-edge research and provide a world class teaching environment in our sector.
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Study With Us
With hundreds of courses across more than 20 disciplines, we provide the skills, experience and confidence you need to create a successful career.
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News & views
Find all the latest news stories, press releases, and blog posts about what's new at SRUC.
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Research
Our researchers work locally and internationally to better understand and to transform the world around us.
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SAC Consulting
Providing independent, research-driven, industry-leading expertise, advice and solutions for agricultural, food and land-based businesses.
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Veterinary Services
Our leading experts provide support to clients in areas of animal disease, diagnosis and surveillance.
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