SRUC and Campuses
Honorary awards support SRUC’s enterprise journey
A high-profile economist will be awarded an Honorary Professor post at SRUC's graduation ceremony later this month. Three Honorary Fellowships will also be awarded.…
- SRUC
- 14/08/2023
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The Entrepreneurial Campus
Scotland’s Chief Entrepreneur Mark Logan and co-author of the Entrepreneurial Campus Blueprint Report Ross Tuffee met Wayne Powell, Carol Langston, Teresa Shutter and Susannah Bolton to discuss The Entrepreneurial Campus report commissioned by the Scottish Government and launched by the First Minister in June.…
- Susannah Bolton
- 02/08/2023
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New apprenticeship aims to upskill farmers
A new apprenticeship is being offered by SRUC to prepare farmers for the fourth industrial revolution (4iR), with rapid technological growth and interconnectivity changing the way we live and work. …
- SRUC
- 24/07/2023
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Flower power at heart of methane reduction research
SRUC scientists’ research into reducing cattle methane emissions using a chemical from daffodils is part of a project awarded £2.8 million by the Department for Environmental Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).…
- SRUC
- 11/07/2023
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SRUC part of £2.9m low-methane sheep project
SRUC scientists are lending their expertise to a major new project designed to breed sheep with a naturally low carbon footprint.…
- SRUC
- 07/07/2023
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‘Game-changing moment’ for UK sheep breeding
Sheep breeding in the UK has witnessed a “game-changing moment”, following groundbreaking work on genomic breeding values (gEBVs).…
- SRUC
- 07/07/2023
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Pathfinder project plots the way ahead for rural skills careers
An innovative partnership funded by the Scottish Funding Council will see rural skills career pathways easier to follow, thanks to a joint prospectus produced by SRUC and Borders College. …
- SRUC
- 04/07/2023
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SRUC named top young university in Scotland for a second year by Times Higher Education
SRUC has been ranked the top young university in Scotland for a second consecutive year in the Times Higher Education World Young University Rankings. …
- SRUC
- 03/07/2023
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“Larger-than-life character” retires from dairy career
Hugh McClymont, Farms Manager for the South and West Faculty and “larger-than-life" dairy expert is retiring after more than 40 years at SRUC.…
- SRUC
- 23/06/2023
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SRUC School of Veterinary Medicine highlighted at Royal Highland Show
Scotland’s Rural College will welcome its new starts at the Royal Highland Show this week, as well as launching its presence on the SRUC website. Nine posts, including those of Professor in Veterinary Biosciences who will take on the challenge of Head of Interprofessional Education, Veterinary Programme Director, Veterinary Lecturers and Veterinary Senior Lecturers, have now been filled in preparation for the first year of roll out of the new curriculum. These posts will play a vital role in growing Scotland’s first, tertiary model of veterinary teaching and learning. …
- SRUC
- 21/06/2023
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SRUC student wins best pitch award
An SRUC student has won a Best Pitch award and £500 for her business proposition to develop briquettes and pellets from horse manure at an innovation showcase.…
- SRUC
- 15/06/2023
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Vet nurse recognised for achievements following cancer diagnosis
A student who completed her veterinary nursing course after undergoing treatment for cancer has been awarded the inaugural Fairweather Prize for Further Education by Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC).…
- SRUC
- 15/06/2023
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