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Early success in campaign to save lapwings

A new project designed to reverse the decline in the population of one of Scottish farmland’s most loved birds is reporting significant early progress.…

SRUC
26/07/2023

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

Elmwood consultation update

Following a consultation with staff, SRUC has taken the difficult decision to close the student residency building at its Elmwood Campus in Fife with immediate effect. This is due to the low number…

SRUC
21/07/2023

Rural Enterprise Hubs: creating a home for business and communities

Supporting Scotland’s rural and island communities in ways that make financial sense while also benefitting those living and working locally requires a thought-out approach and careful planning. That’s where Rural Enterprise Hubs can come into their own. …

Ian Merrell
21/07/2023

Rewarding Awards!

Food & drink and agricultural awards deliver multi-faceted benefits. …

Ceri Richie
21/07/2023

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

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

SAC Consulting celebrates its first cohort of Carbon Literate citizens

SAC Consulting (part of SRUC) is taking significant steps to enhance its Carbon Literacy credentials.…

SRUC
07/07/2023

‘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

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

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

Scientists record rats ‘talking’ with their mouths full

While people generally believe it is bad manners to talk with your mouth full, this is not the case with rats according to scientists.…

SRUC
29/06/2023