Alumni

World first Amazon challenge for former SRUC student

A former SRUC student is embarking on the first ever navigation of the Amazon River from its highest source at the summit of Volcano Chimborazo in Ecuador to the river’s mouth at Belém in Brazil this month.…

SRUC
17/04/2023

Awards event to celebrate SRUC alumni

Former students from Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) are being invited to a networking event to celebrate the best the natural economy has to offer.…

SRUC
23/03/2023

SRUC celebrates student successes at ALBAS

Agriculture, Horse Care and Engineering students from SRUC were among the top winners at this year’s Awards for Land-based and Aquaculture Skills (ALBAS).…

SRUC
13/03/2023

Doddie Weir OBE

The former Scotland rugby star, whose brave fight against MND captured the hearts of people around the world, leaves behind an incredible legacy that goes far beyond sport.…

SRUC
28/11/2022

SRUC celebrates ten years with Holyrood showcase

A parliamentary reception was held at Holyrood on 15 November 2022 to celebrate the tenth anniversary of SRUC and the remarkable role in has in communities across Scotland.…

SRUC
16/11/2022

SRUC celebrates return to in-person graduations

Almost 300 students will today celebrate the first in-person graduation from SRUC in three years.…

SRUC
29/08/2022

Former SRUC student stars in new garden series

A former Horticulture with Plantsmanship student from SRUC is appearing on a new six-part TV series to find the UK’s most spectacular home garden.…

SRUC
22/08/2022

Awards recognise enterprising spirit of former SRUC students

An ethical influencer and climate activist was among the winners at the first ever Alumni Entrepreneur Network awards, organised by SRUC.…

SRUC
30/05/2022

Awards to recognise enterprising former students

A new entrepreneur network for former students of SRUC is being launched at an awards event next month.…

SRUC
13/04/2022

No horsing around for ponyman and trainee stalker Rory

A former Gamekeeping student from SRUC won the coveted overall winner trophy at this year’s Awards for Land-based and Aquaculture Skills (ALBAS).…

SRUC
04/03/2022

SRUC student stars in tractor racing TV series

Agricultural engineering student Kirstin Chalmers will star in a new BBC3 series which sees young farmers battle it out to be crowned the UK’s best tractor driving team.…

SRUC
08/02/2022

Lucky seven shortlisted for ALBAS

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

SRUC
01/02/2022