Posted on August 16, 2019 by Anouska Curzon
When Orla Shortall applied to study for a Masters degree in ecological economics at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), she was hoping it would lead to a job in the environmental...
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Posted on August 12, 2019 by Anouska Curzon
Coming from a background in agriculture and land management policy, Stephen Meredith was looking to develop his knowledge of organic farming. The 35-year-old from Ballylinan, Co Laois, Ireland, chose to...
Posted on August 1, 2019 by Anouska Curzon
When Kerry Cartwright was looking at universities, her interest in animals and love of the outdoors led her to Scotland’s Rural College. Despite not having a farming background, the 22-year-old...
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Posted on July 29, 2019 by Anouska Curzon
Chapelton student swaps army for agriculture After growing up on a beef and sheep farm in South Lanarkshire, James Orr initially decided against a career in agriculture and joined the...
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Posted on June 11, 2019 by Hannah D'Mellow
“ The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now...
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Agriculture,
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Animal Science,
Biological Sciences,
Business,
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Organic Farming,
Poultry,
Renewables,
SRUC Subjects,
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Posted on October 11, 2018 by Hannah D'Mellow
Take part in SRUC’s 2018-19 student competition! Showcase your creativity, entrepreneurial flair and innovation. Impress the expert judging panel with your wonky produce ideas. Total prizes £800 cash plus the...
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Posted on August 30, 2018 by Hannah D'Mellow
Our Principal, Wayne Powell, records a welcome video to all our students each year. You can watch this online here: Link to the video on Vimeo
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HN Level,
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Hospitality,
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Posted on July 17, 2018 by Anouska Curzon
SRUC Alumnus Gareth Austin wanted to study either horticulture or agriculture but there were no courses available close to where he lives so he decided that distance learning would be...
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Posted on March 14, 2018 by Hannah D'Mellow
Positive farm animal welfare is a relatively new idea which brings attention to animals having a good life. Positive farm animal welfare is in sympathy with public opinion and...
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Animal Care,
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Posted on March 8, 2018 by Hannah D'Mellow
To continue with the theme of MA week we wanted to share with you all the new shared apprenticeship scheme launching this year. The Ringlink and SRUC shared Apprenticeship in...
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Barony,
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Oatridge,
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