SRUC and Campuses
Care challenges in rural and island regions threaten long-term economic sustainability
Rural and island communities across Scotland face growing challenges in delivering both elderly care and childcare, as rapidly ageing populations, workforce shortages and rising costs place increasing strain on local services and economies, according to a new report. …
- SRUC News
- 22/12/2025
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Maker Spaces empower local food businesses to create and collaborate
The Digital Dairy Chain has unveiled its expanding network of Maker Spaces, purpose-built facilities designed to empower local food and drink businesses to innovate, collaborate and develop new dairy products.…
- SRUC
- 18/12/2025
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SRUC selected for Apache Corporation Tree Grant Programme
SRUC has been selected for the 2025–2026 UK Apache Corporation Tree Grant Programme.…
- SRUC
- 17/12/2025
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Celebrating Excellence at the Crichton 25th Anniversary Awards Dinner
SRUC is proud to celebrate the achievements of its staff at the prestigious Crichton 25th Anniversary Awards Dinner, held last night (4 December) in Dumfries.…
- SRUC
- 05/12/2025
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SRUC honoured with third Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education
SRUC has been awarded the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education for the third time, making it one of the few Scottish institutions to have received the honour more than twice.…
- SRUC
- 26/11/2025
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SRUC kicks off search for new Non-Executive Board Chair
SRUC has begun the search for a new Non-Executive Chair of the Board to take a central role in the future success of the organisation during a period of significant change and opportunity.…
- SRUC
- 19/11/2025
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SRUC Study highlights urgent need to tackle rural and Island depopulation
A new SRUC report reveals that rural and island communities across Scotland continue to face significant demographic challenges.…
- SRUC News
- 18/11/2025
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Study finds male rats prefer rougher play than female rats
A new SRUC study published in F1000Research has revealed that juvenile male and female rats respond differently to tickling, with males showing a preference for rougher play.…
- SRUC News
- 06/11/2025
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‘Wee Forest’ to boost carbon capture and biodiversity
In an innovative step forward tackling climate change and enhancing local biodiversity, staff and student at SRUC’s Aberdeen campus have planted a ‘Wee Forest’.…
- SRUC News
- 04/11/2025
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SRUC launches world’s first open-source digital twin for dairy farming
SRUC’s Dairy Research Centre, has unveiled farm-twin, a world’s first open-source Digital Twin platform designed specifically to transform dairy farming. Made possible through funding from the Digital…
- SRUC
- 23/10/2025
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SRUC farm recognised in global FAO Award for sustainable livestock innovation
SRUC has been recognised on the global stage as a core contributor to the Global Farm Platform (GFP).…
- SRUC News
- 17/10/2025
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SRUC welcomes international business postgraduates with a taste of Scottish culture
SRUC has begun a new chapter in its history after officially welcoming its very first cohort of students to its suite of International Postgraduate Degrees.…
- SRUC
- 07/10/2025
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