SRUC and Campuses
Update on SRUC's presence at Crichton Royal Farm
Following the consolidation of SRUC’s academic dairying activities at our Barony Campus, we will be withdrawing as tenants from Crichton Royal Farm at the end of 2026, but we will continue to support the local dairy industry through our work at Barony, which is now a collaborative hub of dairy research and innovation, and at Acrehead, where we created a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a young dairy farmer.…
- SRUC
- 15/10/2026
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SRUC academics take Queen Elizabeth Prize success to Washington DC
SRUC academics took part in a prestigious international education exchange in Washington DC last week, following the institution’s third Queen Elizabeth Prize for Higher and Further Education and its longstanding research collaboration with the United States.…
- SRUC
- 14/10/2026
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SRUC joins £3.75m research programme to tackle mosquito and midge-borne diseases
SRUC is joining a major four-year research programme to improve the UK’s preparedness for mosquito and midge-borne diseases affecting people, livestock and wildlife.…
- SRUC
- 09/10/2026
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Healthy Cats and Dogs AMR study expands to vet practices and animal shelters
A national study is expanding to vet practices and animal shelters to improve understanding of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in healthy cats and dogs. …
- SRUC
- 08/10/2026
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Waste milk proteins transformed into sustainable materials
An innovation company is turning waste milk proteins into high-value sustainable materials thanks to a collaboration with SRUC through the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)-funded Digital Dairy Chain programme.…
- SRUC
- 28/09/2026
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SRUC ranked second in UK for Animal Science and Agriculture
SRUC has been ranked second in the UK for Animal Science and Agriculture in The Guardian University Guide 2027.…
- SRUC
- 23/09/2026
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Scottish beef farmers achieve lowest calving interval in a decade, SRUC report finds
The calving performance of Scotland’s suckler beef herd continues to improve, according to a new report from SRUC, produced as part of the Scottish Government’s Strategic Research Programme.…
- SRUC
- 08/09/2026
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SRUC graduate wins Texel Sheep Society prize for sheep research
Heather McGee, who graduated with a BSc (Hons) Agriculture at SRUC Barony campus, was presented with the Texel Sheep Society Education Award for the best honours dissertation on a sheep-related topic at SRUC’s recent graduation ceremony.…
- SRUC
- 07/09/2026
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Nation's favourite cat and dog name
LUNA is the UK’s most popular pet name, according to a major new survey of our furry friends.…
- SRUC
- 31/08/2026
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SRUC celebrates more than 330 graduates at Bute Hall
More than 330 students have celebrated their achievements at SRUC’s graduation ceremonies in Glasgow.…
- SRUC News
- 28/08/2026
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SRUC Agriculture student wins Norvite Scholarship for research into cattle welfare
An SRUC student whose award-winning research explored ways to improve cattle welfare has been recognised with the prestigious Norvite Scholarship as she graduates with a First-Class Honours degree in Agriculture. …
- SRUC
- 28/08/2026
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Jim Shanks recognised with SRUC Alumni Entrepreneur Award
Pioneering farmer Jim Shanks has been recognised for his innovative approach to sustainable agriculture after winning an SRUC Alumni Entrepreneur Network Award for Environmental Sustainability. …
- SRUC
- 27/08/2026
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