SRUC

All News

SRUC spinout company begins early heart disease detection in cats and dogs

An award-winning Scottish start-up company has begun the first commercial phase of a diagnostic service that detects early-stage heart disease in companion animals.…

  • SRUC
  • 02/09/2021
Read more

SRUC moves up university rankings

SRUC has climbed to joint 48th place in the Times Higher Education’s ranking of the best universities in the UK.…

  • SRUC
  • 02/09/2021
Read more

The Byte stuff

Following the announcement that SRUC is investing in a vertical farm, a series of online tech training films is now available to explain the exciting range of innovative technology being used in the sector.…

  • SRUC
  • 24/08/2021
Read more

A new vision for land use in Scotland: six conversations

The Scottish Ecological Design Association (SEDA) is a network of around 350 members which aims to share knowledge, skills and experience of ecological design, encourage sustainable thinking and promote environmentally proactive behaviour.…

  • SRUC
  • 23/08/2021
Read more

Report calls for revolution in Scottish land use

The Scottish Government, councils and landowners need to take “urgent and combined actions” to tackle the climate emergency and biodiversity crisis, according to a new report.…

  • SRUC
  • 23/08/2021
Read more

Take a walk on the wild side

From riverside walks to wild food workshops, Scotland’s festival of foraging is returning with a programme of online and in-person events for participants of all ages. …

  • SRUC
  • 23/08/2021
Read more

Virtual send-off for class of 2021

Nearly 700 students will celebrate their graduation from SRUC at live virtual events today.…

  • SRUC
  • 20/08/2021
Read more

Importance of body condition scoring in suckler cows

Calf viability and growth are improved by a moderate condition score in pregnant suckler cows.   Avoiding obesity, excessive leanness or large changes in condition in pregnant suckler cows could avoid…

  • SRUC
  • 20/08/2021
Read more

FAS TV returns with summer special

Succession planning, farm safety and watercourse management are among the subjects of the new series of FAS TV, which is returning after a summer break. …

  • SRUC
  • 18/08/2021
Read more

Seven former SRUC students up for national award

Seven former SRUC students – including one who graduated this summer – are among the finalists in this year’s British Farming Awards.…

  • SRUC
  • 16/08/2021
Read more

Funding to tackle potato pests

SRUC is involved in a major new project to tackle nematodes in potatoes through the vital protection of clean land and the sustainable management of land already infested with nematodes.…

  • SRUC
  • 16/08/2021
Read more

Horse power helps owners through lockdown

The coronavirus pandemic had a negative impact on the mental health and wellbeing of horse owners, a new study by SRUC has found.…

  • SRUC
  • 12/08/2021
Read more