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 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 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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Innovative sensor to help tackle pneumonia in dairy calves
A new sensor developed through a UK-wide innovation programme led by SRUC is helping dairy farmers prevent pneumonia in calves by monitoring pen-level conditions before illness can take hold.…
- SRUC News
- 25/09/2025
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New appointment for Digital Dairy Chain
Pauline Murray has been appointed as the next Programme Director of the Digital Dairy Chain, which is led by SRUC from its Barony campus near Dumfries.…
- SRUC
- 18/09/2025
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Rob’s Garden: A living legacy of learning, sustainability, and community
A new “living laboratory” garden will help students learn more about crop agronomy and how they can sequester carbon, support biodiversity and provide renewable energy.…
- SRUC
- 02/09/2025
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