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Study finds male rats prefer rougher play than female rats

A new SRUC study published in F1000Research has revealed that juvenile male and female rats respond differently to tickling, with males showing a preference for rougher play.…

  • SRUC News
  • 06/11/2025
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‘Wee Forest’ to boost carbon capture and biodiversity

In an innovative step forward tackling climate change and enhancing local biodiversity, staff and student at SRUC’s Aberdeen campus have planted a ‘Wee Forest’.…

  • SRUC News
  • 04/11/2025
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SRUC farm recognised in global FAO Award for sustainable livestock innovation

SRUC has been recognised on the global stage as a core contributor to the Global Farm Platform (GFP).…

  • SRUC News
  • 17/10/2025
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SRUC welcomes international business postgraduates with a taste of Scottish culture

SRUC has begun a new chapter in its history after officially welcoming its very first cohort of students to its suite of International Postgraduate Degrees.…

  • SRUC
  • 07/10/2025
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Innovative sensor to help tackle pneumonia in dairy calves

A new sensor developed through a UK-wide innovation programme led by SRUC is helping dairy farmers prevent pneumonia in calves by monitoring pen-level conditions before illness can take hold.…

  • SRUC News
  • 25/09/2025
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New appointment for Digital Dairy Chain

Pauline Murray has been appointed as the next Programme Director of the Digital Dairy Chain, which is led by SRUC from its Barony campus near Dumfries.…

  • SRUC
  • 18/09/2025
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Rob’s Garden: A living legacy of learning, sustainability, and community

A new “living laboratory” garden will help students learn more about crop agronomy and how they can sequester carbon, support biodiversity and provide renewable energy.…

  • SRUC
  • 02/09/2025
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Outcome Improvement Process Report

Section 31 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 (the Act)   In response to a Participation Request submitted by Elie and Earlsferry Community Council (E&E CC) to Scotland’s Rural College…

  • SRUC
  • 14/02/2025
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Notice of modification of an outcome improvement process

NOTICE OF MODIFICATION OF AN OUTCOME IMPROVEMENT PROCESS Section 29 Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 (the Act) and regulation 10 of the Participation Request (Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 2017 (the Regulations) …

  • SRUC
  • 08/07/2024
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SRUC Decision Notice

DECISION NOTICE Section 24 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 ("Act")…

  • SRUC
  • 05/06/2024
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Renewing Partnership: SRUC and Teagasc cultivate agricultural sustainability

SRUC's and Teagasc's meeting last week was not just a courtesy call; it was a testament to the enduring relationship that has been cultivated over the years, underscoring the vital role of ongoing collaboration in tackling contemporary agricultural challenges together.…

  • Professor Wayne Powell
  • 13/03/2024
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Free legal advice for enterprising students

Students at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) will be offered free legal support to progress business ideas as part of a new partnership with one of Scotland’s largest independent law firms.…

  • SRUC
  • 12/12/2022
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