SRUC and Campuses

‘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

“Larger-than-life character” retires from dairy career

Hugh McClymont, Farms Manager for the South and West Faculty and “larger-than-life" dairy expert is retiring after more than 40 years at SRUC.…

SRUC
23/06/2023

SRUC School of Veterinary Medicine highlighted at Royal Highland Show

Scotland’s Rural College will welcome its new starts at the Royal Highland Show this week, as well as launching its presence on the SRUC website. Nine posts, including those of Professor in Veterinary Biosciences who will take on the challenge of Head of Interprofessional Education, Veterinary Programme Director, Veterinary Lecturers and Veterinary Senior Lecturers, have now been filled in preparation for the first year of roll out of the new curriculum. These posts will play a vital role in growing Scotland’s first, tertiary model of veterinary teaching and learning. …

SRUC
21/06/2023

SRUC student wins best pitch award

An SRUC student has won a Best Pitch award and £500 for her business proposition to develop briquettes and pellets from horse manure at an innovation showcase.…

SRUC
15/06/2023

Vet nurse recognised for achievements following cancer diagnosis

A student who completed her veterinary nursing course after undergoing treatment for cancer has been awarded the inaugural Fairweather Prize for Further Education by Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC).…

SRUC
15/06/2023

Zoo poo and ‘hot dogs’

SRUC reveals activities for 2023 Royal Highland Show.…

SRUC
12/06/2023

SRUC and Borders College launch joint land-based prospectus

SRUC and Borders College are proud to present a joint prospectus on the land-based sectors.…

Prof. Jamie Newbold
08/06/2023

Innovators wanted to help boost rural economy

Businesses and entrepreneurs are being sought to take up residence in a multi-million pound innovation centre creating new links between science and industry in rural Scotland.…

SRUC
19/05/2023

Coronation statement

In the build-up to the Coronation, I have been reminded time and again of the deep understanding and passion that His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen Consort possess.…

Professor Wayne Powell
06/05/2023

SRUC launches Sustainability Start-up School

A new Sustainability Start-up School has been launched by Scotland’s Rural College’s Enterprise Academy for the Rural and Natural Economy.…

SRUC
20/04/2023