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Applications are open for VetExplore 2026, a 3 day programme for S3 boys interested in vet medicine (31 March–2 April).
With only ~20% male students in UK vet schools, VetExplore aims to inspire boys, showcase vet careers and offer application guidance.
www.sruc.ac.uk/svmboutreach
With only ~20% male students in UK vet schools, VetExplore aims to inspire boys, showcase vet careers and offer application guidance.
www.sruc.ac.uk/svmboutreach
November 21, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Applications are open for VetExplore 2026, a 3 day programme for S3 boys interested in vet medicine (31 March–2 April).
With only ~20% male students in UK vet schools, VetExplore aims to inspire boys, showcase vet careers and offer application guidance.
www.sruc.ac.uk/svmboutreach
With only ~20% male students in UK vet schools, VetExplore aims to inspire boys, showcase vet careers and offer application guidance.
www.sruc.ac.uk/svmboutreach
A new SRUC report shows Scotland’s rural and island communities are still facing major demographic pressures - from population decline to out-migration driven by housing shortages, limited jobs and gaps in services.
Read more 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/sru...
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November 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
A new SRUC report shows Scotland’s rural and island communities are still facing major demographic pressures - from population decline to out-migration driven by housing shortages, limited jobs and gaps in services.
Read more 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/sru...
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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
November 18, 2025 at 12:11 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
Autumn days don’t get much better than this. Our Edinburgh campus looking stunning under clear blue skies this week - golden leaves, crisp air, and plenty of reasons to get outside between classes.
November 14, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Autumn days don’t get much better than this. Our Edinburgh campus looking stunning under clear blue skies this week - golden leaves, crisp air, and plenty of reasons to get outside between classes.
Have you visited SRUC yet?
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.
For a full list of events and to register your place 👉 buff.ly/tIcygiF
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.
For a full list of events and to register your place 👉 buff.ly/tIcygiF
November 12, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Have you visited SRUC yet?
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.
For a full list of events and to register your place 👉 buff.ly/tIcygiF
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.
For a full list of events and to register your place 👉 buff.ly/tIcygiF
Have you visited SRUC yet?
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.
For a full list of events and to register your place 👉 buff.ly/tIcygiF
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.
For a full list of events and to register your place 👉 buff.ly/tIcygiF
November 12, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Have you visited SRUC yet?
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.
For a full list of events and to register your place 👉 buff.ly/tIcygiF
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.
For a full list of events and to register your place 👉 buff.ly/tIcygiF
New SRUC research reveals male and female rats respond differently to tickling!
The study found both sexes enjoy tickling — but males prefer rougher play, while females respond better when pinning is minimised.
Read more 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/stu...
The study found both sexes enjoy tickling — but males prefer rougher play, while females respond better when pinning is minimised.
Read more 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/stu...
November 11, 2025 at 1:34 PM
New SRUC research reveals male and female rats respond differently to tickling!
The study found both sexes enjoy tickling — but males prefer rougher play, while females respond better when pinning is minimised.
Read more 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/stu...
The study found both sexes enjoy tickling — but males prefer rougher play, while females respond better when pinning is minimised.
Read more 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/stu...
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...
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!
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.
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.
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 .
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...
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
“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.
Student Ambassador Emily is studying Wildlife and Conservation Management at our Oatridge campus. They spent the summer volunteering at RSPB Abernethy. Emily put together a video about what they got up to, why it was useful, and how you can do something similar.
October 8, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Student Ambassador Emily is studying Wildlife and Conservation Management at our Oatridge campus. They spent the summer volunteering at RSPB Abernethy. Emily put together a video about what they got up to, why it was useful, and how you can do something similar.
**CALLING ALL SRUC ALUMNI OLD AND NEW**
Your connection with SRUC doesn’t have to end when your course ends.
Joining the Alumni Community is easy, but you need to ‘sign up.’ Simply click on the link below to provide your up-to-date contact details 👉 buff.ly/rfrCNNx
Your connection with SRUC doesn’t have to end when your course ends.
Joining the Alumni Community is easy, but you need to ‘sign up.’ Simply click on the link below to provide your up-to-date contact details 👉 buff.ly/rfrCNNx
October 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
**CALLING ALL SRUC ALUMNI OLD AND NEW**
Your connection with SRUC doesn’t have to end when your course ends.
Joining the Alumni Community is easy, but you need to ‘sign up.’ Simply click on the link below to provide your up-to-date contact details 👉 buff.ly/rfrCNNx
Your connection with SRUC doesn’t have to end when your course ends.
Joining the Alumni Community is easy, but you need to ‘sign up.’ Simply click on the link below to provide your up-to-date contact details 👉 buff.ly/rfrCNNx
Ready to explore what’s next?
Our October Open Days are the perfect chance to discover SRUC - tour the campus, meet our lecturers and students, and find the course that’s right for you.
Register now 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/news-events/...
Our October Open Days are the perfect chance to discover SRUC - tour the campus, meet our lecturers and students, and find the course that’s right for you.
Register now 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/news-events/...
September 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Ready to explore what’s next?
Our October Open Days are the perfect chance to discover SRUC - tour the campus, meet our lecturers and students, and find the course that’s right for you.
Register now 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/news-events/...
Our October Open Days are the perfect chance to discover SRUC - tour the campus, meet our lecturers and students, and find the course that’s right for you.
Register now 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/news-events/...