SRUC and Campuses

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SRUC survey seeks Farmer views on tackling Johne’s Disease in cattle

Farmers are being encouraged to help scientists look at ways to tackle Johne’s Disease – an infection in cattle which is chronic, costly and can be present for years before symptoms appear.  …

SRUC News
23/07/2026

SRUC Student wins Highland Champion at Royal Highland Show

An SRUC student has celebrated major success at the Royal Highland Show, winning top honours in the Highland cattle section and receiving the prestigious Hairy Highland Trophy.…

SRUC
23/07/2026

SRUC student inspires career changers to study horticulture

After 20 years working as a nurse, Cherie Low decided it was time for a completely different career - swapping hospital wards for gardens and discovering a new passion through horticulture.…

SRUC
21/07/2026

SRUC launches its largest ever Board recruitment drive

SRUC has begun a search for up to seven non-executive Board Members as part of a planned programme of Board succession and skills renewal aligned to its new strategy.…

SRUC
07/07/2026