Awards

SRUC takes top award for farming innovation
Professor Wayne Powell, left, Professor Mike Coffey, centre, and Professor Eileen Wall, right, collect the Innovation in Farming Award. SRUC’s expertise and innovation in the field of animal genomics…
- SRUC
- 07/10/2022

Dutch academic honoured by SRUC
‘Living labs’ and international co-operation are key to growing productivity and improving welfare in rural areas across Scotland.…
- SRUC
- 30/08/2022

A time to shine for diversified farming businesses
Following the success of the inaugural award in 2021, AgriScot, in partnership with SAC Consulting, has today launched the 'AgriScot Diversified Farm of the Year 2022' award.…
- SRUC
- 25/07/2022

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

Diversification award goes to Newton Farm
A farm which offers visitors the chance to walk alpacas, feed the animals and groom a highland cow has received a new diversification award.…
- SRUC
- 09/02/2022

Elrick Prize recognises work to improve sustainability
A new annual prize has been created by SAC Consulting – part of SRUC – in memory of Senior Consultant Gavin Elrick.…
- SRUC
- 24/01/2022

SRUC and Waitrose win top category at BBC Food & Farming Awards
SRUC and Waitrose have taken home one of the top prizes at the BBC’s Food & Farming Awards, which was held last night (24 November).…
- SRUC
- 25/11/2021

Going against the grain
A farm which lets visitors take alpacas for a walk and another which uses a converted grain silo as part of a stunning wedding venue are among the finalists in a new diversification award.…
- SRUC
- 22/11/2021

Winning posters highlight dangers on farms
Two children have been named as the winners of a poster competition to raise awareness of the dangers on farms and crofts.…
- SRUC
- 05/10/2021

Lecturer nominated for top innovation award
A lecturer at SRUC has been recognised for her work to enhance teaching and improve the student experience during the coronavirus pandemic.…
- SRUC
- 10/09/2021

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

SRUC tops Young University Rankings in Scotland
SRUC has been named best in Scotland in this year’s Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings.…
- SRUC
- 16/07/2021