Awards

Agriculture student’s award is “proud moment” for SRUC

SRUC student Rhona Campbell-Crawford has been named Agricultural Student of the Year in the British Farming Awards – despite not coming from a farming background.…

SRUC
21/10/2022

New rankings highlight growing impact of SRUC research

Research at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) is being cited more than ever before – placing it third in Scotland and 121st globally - according to the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings. …

SRUC
12/10/2022

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

Dutch academic honoured by SRUC

‘Living labs’ and international co-operation are key to growing productivity and improving welfare in rural areas across Scotland.…

SRUC
30/08/2022

Birthday girl Rhona celebrates British Farming Awards nomination

An SRUC student had an extra reason to celebrate her 21st birthday after being shortlisted in the British Farming Awards.…

SRUC
16/08/2022

A time to shine for diversified farming businesses

Following the success of the inaugural award in 2021, AgriScot, in partnership with SAC Consulting, has today launched the 'AgriScot Diversified Farm of the Year 2022' award.…

SRUC
25/07/2022

Kaia delivers winning Agrecalc pitch

A research assistant with SAC Consulting, part of SRUC, won a ‘Best Pitch’ award in the semi-finals of Scotland’s largest company creation programme for the university sector.…

SRUC
27/06/2022

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

Awards recognise enterprising spirit of former SRUC students

An ethical influencer and climate activist was among the winners at the first ever Alumni Entrepreneur Network awards, organised by SRUC.…

SRUC
30/05/2022

SRUC students win social enterprise award

An SRUC student community group has scooped a £1000 prize after being named as one of the winners in the Scotland-wide Social Innovators Challenge.…

SRUC
11/05/2022

No horsing around for ponyman and trainee stalker Rory

A former Gamekeeping student from SRUC won the coveted overall winner trophy at this year’s Awards for Land-based and Aquaculture Skills (ALBAS).…

SRUC
04/03/2022

Diversification award goes to Newton Farm

A farm which offers visitors the chance to walk alpacas, feed the animals and groom a highland cow has received a new diversification award.…

SRUC
09/02/2022