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Have you visited SRUC yet?
If not, what are you waiting for? This November, we’ve got plenty of opportunities to explore our campuses, meet our teams, and see what life at SRUC is really like. Come discover where your future could grow.
Register your place 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/news-events/...
If not, what are you waiting for? This November, we’ve got plenty of opportunities to explore our campuses, meet our teams, and see what life at SRUC is really like. Come discover where your future could grow.
Register your place 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/news-events/...
November 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Have you visited SRUC yet?
If not, what are you waiting for? This November, we’ve got plenty of opportunities to explore our campuses, meet our teams, and see what life at SRUC is really like. Come discover where your future could grow.
Register your place 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/news-events/...
If not, what are you waiting for? This November, we’ve got plenty of opportunities to explore our campuses, meet our teams, and see what life at SRUC is really like. Come discover where your future could grow.
Register your place 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/news-events/...
Staff and students at our Aberdeen have planted a new Wee Forest, a mini-woodland designed to boost biodiversity and capture carbon.
The project builds on Wildlife & Conservation student Mike Raby’s Honours research.
Read more 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/wee...
The project builds on Wildlife & Conservation student Mike Raby’s Honours research.
Read more 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/wee...
November 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Staff and students at our Aberdeen have planted a new Wee Forest, a mini-woodland designed to boost biodiversity and capture carbon.
The project builds on Wildlife & Conservation student Mike Raby’s Honours research.
Read more 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/wee...
The project builds on Wildlife & Conservation student Mike Raby’s Honours research.
Read more 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/wee...
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What do changing farm policies, nutrition advice, and data tools really mean for your day-to-day decisions?
Join us at AgriScot on 19th November for our seminar with @srucnews.bsky.social. Come with your questions and leave with ideas you can put into action 💬
📍 Seminar Room 1 | 3:30 - 4:40pm
Join us at AgriScot on 19th November for our seminar with @srucnews.bsky.social. Come with your questions and leave with ideas you can put into action 💬
📍 Seminar Room 1 | 3:30 - 4:40pm
November 7, 2025 at 10:47 AM
What do changing farm policies, nutrition advice, and data tools really mean for your day-to-day decisions?
Join us at AgriScot on 19th November for our seminar with @srucnews.bsky.social. Come with your questions and leave with ideas you can put into action 💬
📍 Seminar Room 1 | 3:30 - 4:40pm
Join us at AgriScot on 19th November for our seminar with @srucnews.bsky.social. Come with your questions and leave with ideas you can put into action 💬
📍 Seminar Room 1 | 3:30 - 4:40pm
One week to go! Our Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre (RAVIC) will open its doors to the public next week. Discover what we do here on Inverness Campus with SRUC School of Veterinary Medicine & Biosciences, SAC Consulting and SRUC Vet Services, & Scottish Vet Referrals will also join us.
November 6, 2025 at 12:01 PM
One week to go! Our Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre (RAVIC) will open its doors to the public next week. Discover what we do here on Inverness Campus with SRUC School of Veterinary Medicine & Biosciences, SAC Consulting and SRUC Vet Services, & Scottish Vet Referrals will also join us.
We are at UK Uni Search event in Northampton today. We're looking forward to speaking with you if you're in the area!
November 6, 2025 at 8:59 AM
We are at UK Uni Search event in Northampton today. We're looking forward to speaking with you if you're in the area!
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🧀 What does it take to strengthen Scotland’s high-value cheese sector?
Take a look at our new case study below highlighting research from @rowettinstitute.bsky.social & @srucnews.bsky.social exploring the challenges facing Scottish cheesemakers.
🔗 tinyurl.com/ScotCheese
Take a look at our new case study below highlighting research from @rowettinstitute.bsky.social & @srucnews.bsky.social exploring the challenges facing Scottish cheesemakers.
🔗 tinyurl.com/ScotCheese
November 4, 2025 at 12:06 PM
🧀 What does it take to strengthen Scotland’s high-value cheese sector?
Take a look at our new case study below highlighting research from @rowettinstitute.bsky.social & @srucnews.bsky.social exploring the challenges facing Scottish cheesemakers.
🔗 tinyurl.com/ScotCheese
Take a look at our new case study below highlighting research from @rowettinstitute.bsky.social & @srucnews.bsky.social exploring the challenges facing Scottish cheesemakers.
🔗 tinyurl.com/ScotCheese
Proud moment for SRUC. Sir John Major has praised SRUC as a “world leader in finding solutions to global problems”, recognising our award-winning Langhill Herd genetics research. A huge honour and testament to our global research impact.
Read the full speech - johnmajorarchive.org.uk/2025/09/10/s...
Read the full speech - johnmajorarchive.org.uk/2025/09/10/s...
November 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Proud moment for SRUC. Sir John Major has praised SRUC as a “world leader in finding solutions to global problems”, recognising our award-winning Langhill Herd genetics research. A huge honour and testament to our global research impact.
Read the full speech - johnmajorarchive.org.uk/2025/09/10/s...
Read the full speech - johnmajorarchive.org.uk/2025/09/10/s...
As part of the 'Sustainable Resource Recovery and Pollution Control' module, Environmental Management students visited two incinerator sites to learn about integrated waste management systems, waste collection systems, and waste streams.
November 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
As part of the 'Sustainable Resource Recovery and Pollution Control' module, Environmental Management students visited two incinerator sites to learn about integrated waste management systems, waste collection systems, and waste streams.
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Were leading a new project on soil health funded by AHDB, working with SRUC 🌱 Exploring early indicators for farmers to boost confidence in monitoring soil. Key metrics: Soil Food Web, PLFA, and CO2 burst will help farmers assess soil health frequently and adapt practices. https://ow.ly/ilvp50XkYnR
Early indicators to monitor changes in soil health: evidence to update guidance for UK farmers - The Organic Research Centre
This project with AHDB, Organic Research Centre (ORC) and SRUC evaluates ten candidate soil health indicators for their suitability, evidence base and practical application to monitor soil health changes in UK farming systems. An interpretation framework for the top ranked indicators will be created
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October 31, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Were leading a new project on soil health funded by AHDB, working with SRUC 🌱 Exploring early indicators for farmers to boost confidence in monitoring soil. Key metrics: Soil Food Web, PLFA, and CO2 burst will help farmers assess soil health frequently and adapt practices. https://ow.ly/ilvp50XkYnR
Thinking about your next step? Come see what life at SRUC is like.
Our November Open Days are your chance to explore our campuses, chat to lecturers and get a feel for the courses and community that make SRUC.
For a full list of campuses and dates 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/news-events/...
Our November Open Days are your chance to explore our campuses, chat to lecturers and get a feel for the courses and community that make SRUC.
For a full list of campuses and dates 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/news-events/...
November 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Thinking about your next step? Come see what life at SRUC is like.
Our November Open Days are your chance to explore our campuses, chat to lecturers and get a feel for the courses and community that make SRUC.
For a full list of campuses and dates 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/news-events/...
Our November Open Days are your chance to explore our campuses, chat to lecturers and get a feel for the courses and community that make SRUC.
For a full list of campuses and dates 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/news-events/...
SRUC’s Jennifer Fitzpatrick recently presented at the first Working Horse Military CPD Conference for the Ministry of Defence.
Her talk, “How to Use Technology to Make Equine Education Inclusive,” explored innovative ways to make learning more accessible within the equine industry.
Her talk, “How to Use Technology to Make Equine Education Inclusive,” explored innovative ways to make learning more accessible within the equine industry.
October 30, 2025 at 12:27 PM
SRUC’s Jennifer Fitzpatrick recently presented at the first Working Horse Military CPD Conference for the Ministry of Defence.
Her talk, “How to Use Technology to Make Equine Education Inclusive,” explored innovative ways to make learning more accessible within the equine industry.
Her talk, “How to Use Technology to Make Equine Education Inclusive,” explored innovative ways to make learning more accessible within the equine industry.
Make sure you catch our Cool Cows on Landward this Thursday (30 October)! Rosie will be chatting with Professor Richard Dewhurst about how this revolutionary project is helping to reduce methane in dairy cattle
Digital Dairy Chain
Digital Dairy Chain
BBC Scotland - Landward, 2025, Episode 20
It’s tupping time on Cammy’s farm, and Dougie meets some American Highland cattle.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Make sure you catch our Cool Cows on Landward this Thursday (30 October)! Rosie will be chatting with Professor Richard Dewhurst about how this revolutionary project is helping to reduce methane in dairy cattle
Digital Dairy Chain
Digital Dairy Chain
Make sure you catch our Cool Cows on Landward this Thursday (30 October)! Rosie will be chatting with Professor Richard Dewhurst about how this revolutionary project is helping to reduce methane in dairy cattle
BBC Scotland - Landward, 2025, Episode 20
It’s tupping time on Cammy’s farm, and Dougie meets some American Highland cattle.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Make sure you catch our Cool Cows on Landward this Thursday (30 October)! Rosie will be chatting with Professor Richard Dewhurst about how this revolutionary project is helping to reduce methane in dairy cattle
Our Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre will open its doors to the public next month. Discover what we do here in SRUC's Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre (RAVIC) on Inverness Campus with SRUC School of Veterinary Medicine & Biosciences,@sacconsulting.bsky.social and @srucvets.bsky.social .
October 24, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Our Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre will open its doors to the public next month. Discover what we do here in SRUC's Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre (RAVIC) on Inverness Campus with SRUC School of Veterinary Medicine & Biosciences,@sacconsulting.bsky.social and @srucvets.bsky.social .
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Many thanks to @countrysidejobs.bsky.social for highlighting distance learning opportunities.
Really grateful for opportunity to shout about our (award-winning) @srucnews.bsky.social Wildlife & Conservation Management MSc course in the process.
Really grateful for opportunity to shout about our (award-winning) @srucnews.bsky.social Wildlife & Conservation Management MSc course in the process.
Career flexibility has become ever more common, find out how a part-time, distance-learning postgraduate programme from @srucnews.bsky.social can help make the leap into your dream countryside job: c-js.uk/4nvy3yy
October 23, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Many thanks to @countrysidejobs.bsky.social for highlighting distance learning opportunities.
Really grateful for opportunity to shout about our (award-winning) @srucnews.bsky.social Wildlife & Conservation Management MSc course in the process.
Really grateful for opportunity to shout about our (award-winning) @srucnews.bsky.social Wildlife & Conservation Management MSc course in the process.
SRUC’s Dairy Research Centre has launched farm-twin - the world’s first open-source Digital Twin platform for dairy farming.
Developed with support from the Digital Dairy Chain.
Read more - www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/sru...
Developed with support from the Digital Dairy Chain.
Read more - www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/sru...
October 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
SRUC’s Dairy Research Centre has launched farm-twin - the world’s first open-source Digital Twin platform for dairy farming.
Developed with support from the Digital Dairy Chain.
Read more - www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/sru...
Developed with support from the Digital Dairy Chain.
Read more - www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/sru...
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Career flexibility has become ever more common, find out how a part-time, distance-learning postgraduate programme from @srucnews.bsky.social can help make the leap into your dream countryside job: c-js.uk/4nvy3yy
October 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Career flexibility has become ever more common, find out how a part-time, distance-learning postgraduate programme from @srucnews.bsky.social can help make the leap into your dream countryside job: c-js.uk/4nvy3yy
The Horticulture (Plantsmanship) BSc (Hons) degree programme provides a pathway to careers in horticulture by developing skills in plant cultivation and expertise in plant biodiversity.
Find out more and apply now 👉 buff.ly/d9aFWbB
Find out more and apply now 👉 buff.ly/d9aFWbB
October 20, 2025 at 12:24 PM
The Horticulture (Plantsmanship) BSc (Hons) degree programme provides a pathway to careers in horticulture by developing skills in plant cultivation and expertise in plant biodiversity.
Find out more and apply now 👉 buff.ly/d9aFWbB
Find out more and apply now 👉 buff.ly/d9aFWbB
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This summer, Isla joined our Stirling office for her SAC Consulting placement - building on earlier experience at @srucnews.bsky.social
From soil sampling and habitat mapping to carbon audits
Isla gained hands-on experience with a wide range of farm businesses.👏
www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/ste...
From soil sampling and habitat mapping to carbon audits
Isla gained hands-on experience with a wide range of farm businesses.👏
www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/ste...
Stepping into Agricultural Consultancy: My SAC Consulting Experience
www.sruc.ac.uk
October 15, 2025 at 10:15 AM
This summer, Isla joined our Stirling office for her SAC Consulting placement - building on earlier experience at @srucnews.bsky.social
From soil sampling and habitat mapping to carbon audits
Isla gained hands-on experience with a wide range of farm businesses.👏
www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/ste...
From soil sampling and habitat mapping to carbon audits
Isla gained hands-on experience with a wide range of farm businesses.👏
www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/ste...
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Fantastic Study Weekend with @srucnews.bsky.social Wildlife & Conservation Management MSc students. We visited sites from West Lothian through to the Trossachs, discussing site management and playing with ecology/wildlife monitoring toys!
#thermalimaging #drone #peatprobe
#thermalimaging #drone #peatprobe
October 15, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Fantastic Study Weekend with @srucnews.bsky.social Wildlife & Conservation Management MSc students. We visited sites from West Lothian through to the Trossachs, discussing site management and playing with ecology/wildlife monitoring toys!
#thermalimaging #drone #peatprobe
#thermalimaging #drone #peatprobe
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As part of Scotland’s Land Reform Futures Project, our @hannahbudge.bsky.social joined @srucnews.bsky.social and the Stakeholder Advisory Group in the Netherlands to learn from alternative land models and sector leaders on #landaccess, land-use decision-making and collaboration.
October 17, 2025 at 9:36 AM
As part of Scotland’s Land Reform Futures Project, our @hannahbudge.bsky.social joined @srucnews.bsky.social and the Stakeholder Advisory Group in the Netherlands to learn from alternative land models and sector leaders on #landaccess, land-use decision-making and collaboration.
“SRUC was the only option in Scotland offering what I wanted. I didn’t want to move to England, and the Aberdeen campus gave me the best of both worlds being close to the city but still focused on rural life.”
Read Christina's story 👉 buff.ly/aj0wLmx
Read Christina's story 👉 buff.ly/aj0wLmx
October 17, 2025 at 12:23 PM
“SRUC was the only option in Scotland offering what I wanted. I didn’t want to move to England, and the Aberdeen campus gave me the best of both worlds being close to the city but still focused on rural life.”
Read Christina's story 👉 buff.ly/aj0wLmx
Read Christina's story 👉 buff.ly/aj0wLmx
“Not everyone takes the traditional route into education or finds their passion straight away. I want to show others that it’s never too late to change direction, and with the right support, you can absolutely thrive.”
Read Aston's story 👉 buff.ly/IL9f5r1
Read Aston's story 👉 buff.ly/IL9f5r1
October 14, 2025 at 12:22 PM
“Not everyone takes the traditional route into education or finds their passion straight away. I want to show others that it’s never too late to change direction, and with the right support, you can absolutely thrive.”
Read Aston's story 👉 buff.ly/IL9f5r1
Read Aston's story 👉 buff.ly/IL9f5r1
Hard work in progress at House of Muir!
Our students have been busy building a sheep-proof handling system, gaining hands-on experience and practical skills along the way. 🔨🐑
Our students have been busy building a sheep-proof handling system, gaining hands-on experience and practical skills along the way. 🔨🐑
October 13, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Hard work in progress at House of Muir!
Our students have been busy building a sheep-proof handling system, gaining hands-on experience and practical skills along the way. 🔨🐑
Our students have been busy building a sheep-proof handling system, gaining hands-on experience and practical skills along the way. 🔨🐑
At SRUC, we know that looking after your mental health is just as important as your studies and work. Today is a reminder to check in with yourself and those around you.
If you or someone you know needs support, our Student Support Team is here to help.
If you or someone you know needs support, our Student Support Team is here to help.
October 10, 2025 at 12:21 PM
At SRUC, we know that looking after your mental health is just as important as your studies and work. Today is a reminder to check in with yourself and those around you.
If you or someone you know needs support, our Student Support Team is here to help.
If you or someone you know needs support, our Student Support Team is here to help.