awards

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

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

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.…

SRUC
16/07/2026

SRUC Equestrian team gallops into UK National Finals

The SRUC Equestrian Club is celebrating a landmark achievement after the SRUC A team were crowned winners of the Scottish BUCS Equestrian Championship League Regionals, securing their place at the UK National Equestrian Finals this June.…

SRUC
02/06/2026

Applications now open for agricultural communications award

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

SRUC
31/03/2026

SRUC student Ollie wins RZSS Young Conservationist of the Year Award 2026

An SRUC student has been honoured for his dedication to wildlife conservation. …

SRUC
13/03/2026

SRUC student wins top prize at Scotland’s land-based skills awards

An SRUC equine science student has taken the top honour at this year’s Awards for Land-based and Aquaculture Skills (ALBAS), with nine SRUC students and apprentices recognised as winners across the national awards.…

SRUC
06/03/2026

SRUC presented with Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education

SRUC has been presented with a prestigious Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education by Their Majesties The King and Queen yesterday, Tuesday 24 February 2026. …

SRUC
25/02/2026

Royal honour for SRUC Head of Research

A lifelong devotion to animal genetics, which included meeting the world’s most famous sheep, has led to an honorary OBE for SRUC’s Head of Research.…

SRUC
20/02/2026

Twelve SRUC learners named finalists in Scotland’s land-based skills awards

Twelve students and apprentices from SRUC have been selected as finalists for this year’s Awards for Land-based and Aquaculture Skills (the ALBAS).…

SRUC
04/02/2026

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.…

SRUC
05/12/2025