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SRUC joins £3.75m research programme to tackle mosquito and midge-borne diseases

SRUC is joining a major four-year research programme to improve the UK’s preparedness for mosquito and midge-borne diseases affecting people, livestock and wildlife.…

  • SRUC
  • 09/10/2026
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Healthy Cats and Dogs AMR study expands to vet practices and animal shelters

A national study is expanding to vet practices and animal shelters to improve understanding of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in healthy cats and dogs. …

  • SRUC
  • 08/10/2026
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Waste milk proteins transformed into sustainable materials

An innovation company is turning waste milk proteins into high-value sustainable materials thanks to a collaboration with SRUC through the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)-funded Digital Dairy Chain programme.…

  • SRUC
  • 28/09/2026
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SRUC ranked second in UK for Animal Science and Agriculture

SRUC has been ranked second in the UK for Animal Science and Agriculture in The Guardian University Guide 2027.…

  • SRUC
  • 23/09/2026
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Scottish beef farmers achieve lowest calving interval in a decade, SRUC report finds

The calving performance of Scotland’s suckler beef herd continues to improve, according to a new report from SRUC, produced as part of the Scottish Government’s Strategic Research Programme.…

  • SRUC
  • 08/09/2026
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SRUC graduate wins Texel Sheep Society prize for sheep research

Heather McGee, who graduated with a BSc (Hons) Agriculture at SRUC Barony campus, was presented with the Texel Sheep Society Education Award for the best honours dissertation on a sheep-related topic at SRUC’s recent graduation ceremony.…

  • SRUC
  • 07/09/2026
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Nation's favourite cat and dog name

LUNA is the UK’s most popular pet name, according to a major new survey of our furry friends.…

  • SRUC
  • 31/08/2026
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SRUC celebrates more than 330 graduates at Bute Hall

More than 330 students have celebrated their achievements at SRUC’s graduation ceremonies in Glasgow.…

  • SRUC News
  • 28/08/2026
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SRUC Agriculture student wins Norvite Scholarship for research into cattle welfare

An SRUC student whose award-winning research explored ways to improve cattle welfare has been recognised with the prestigious Norvite Scholarship as she graduates with a First-Class Honours degree in Agriculture. …

  • SRUC
  • 28/08/2026
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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. …

  • SRUC
  • 27/08/2026
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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. …

  • SRUC
  • 27/08/2026
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Future Landscape Conference to explore collaborative solutions for resilient rural landscapes

Researchers, land managers, students and community members from across Scotland’s rural industries will come together this autumn to explore collaborative approaches to future environmental and land management challenges at SRUC’s Future Landscape Conference.…

  • SRUC
  • 11/08/2026
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