SRUC and Campuses
SRUC presented with Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education
SRUC has been presented with a prestigious Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education by Their Majesties The King and Queen yesterday, Tuesday 24 February 2026. …
- SRUC
- 25/02/2026
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Royal honour for SRUC Head of Research
A lifelong devotion to animal genetics, which included meeting the world’s most famous sheep, has led to an honorary OBE for SRUC’s Head of Research.…
- SRUC
- 20/02/2026
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Twelve SRUC learners named finalists in Scotland’s land-based skills awards
Twelve students and apprentices from SRUC have been selected as finalists for this year’s Awards for Land-based and Aquaculture Skills (the ALBAS).…
- SRUC
- 04/02/2026
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SRUC partners in UK research to cut dairy methane emissions
SRUC is playing a leading research role in a new UK-wide project aiming to significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions from dairy farming while reducing reliance on imported soya bean meal.…
- SRUC
- 02/02/2026
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SRUC selected for Queen Elizabeth Prizes for Education USA Exchange
SRUC livestock experts have been selected to take part in a prestigious international programme designed to strengthen academic collaboration between the UK and the United States. They will join scientists from seven other UK institutions in the Queen Elizabeth Prizes for Education: USA Exchange 2026. …
- SRUC
- 14/01/2026
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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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