SRUC awards

Jim Shanks recognised with SRUC Alumni Entrepreneur Award

Pioneering farmer Jim Shanks has been recognised for his innovative approach to sustainable agriculture after winning an SRUC Alumni Entrepreneur Network Award for Environmental Sustainability. …

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27/08/2026

Sammi Kinghorn among SRUC Honours recipients

Sammi Kinghorn, the Paralympian and Countryfile presenter, has been named an Honorary Fellow of SRUC. Sammi is being honoured at this year’s SRUC graduation ceremonies alongside contemporary chef Lorna McNee, internationally renowned livestock parasitologist Dr Philip Skuce, and Charlie Rollason, who helped develop AGCO’s land-based engineering apprenticeship programme. …

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27/08/2026

SRUC named Key Innovator by European Commission for Sheep Monitoring Technology

SRUC researchers have developed an innovative Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) livestock monitoring system that has been recognised by the European Commission for its potential to transform sheep farming with detailed insights into the behaviour, movement and welfare of sheep.…

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16/07/2026

Applications now open for agricultural communications award

A competition to honour those who help spread the word about agriculture is now open for entries. …

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31/03/2026

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.…

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05/12/2025

SRUC wildlife and conservation course wins top prize

SRUC’s Wildlife and Conservation Management MSc course has secured a coveted position as Higher Education Programme of the Year at the 2025 Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) Awards.…

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03/07/2025