Student Life
Universities Federation for Animal Welfare
Student Ambassador Jillian Gordon writes about the UFAW, who offer scholarships to students studying welfare focused projects. The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) is an internationally recognised independent charity that...
From Galleries to Gardens
Kornelia Pawlukowska-Dible, 35, previously worked as a trainee chef and a freelance curator before deciding to return to education and study Horticulture at SRUC. Tell us a bit about your...
Tis The Season To Sell Holly
Christmas wreaths and table decorations will be on sale at a new shop run by horticulture students at Scotland’s Rural College. The Glasshouse, based at SRUC’s Elmwood campus in Fife,...
Grow Careers Event Review by Becky Cross
SRUC Student Ambassador Becky Cross attended the Grow Careers Event at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh on 21st November. Here she writes her account of the day. The annual Grow...
Understanding the Highway Code
The road is a cruel mistress. That’s especially true if you’re a cyclist who doesn’t know how to stay safe when you strap on your helmet. The basics of not...
Zen and the Art of Gardening
A one-year Horticulture course at Scotland’s Rural College helped clarify Jennifer Wright’s career path – and her love of studying. Jennifer, 24, from Fife, initially chose to study Horticulture at...
School Friends Reunited
More than 20 years after leaving school in Ayr, Catriona Hawthorn and Shaun Dowse have both ended up studying at Scotland’s Rural College – but 80 miles apart. Mum-of-three Catriona...
Starting Out by Jillian Gordon
Student Ambassador Jillian Gordon shares her experience of postgraduate studies and offers some sound advice to others looking to continue on to a postgraduate education. It is terrifying to think...
Alumni Profiles: Where are they now?
Thomas Zuffa Tom joined SRUC Oatridge Campus in 2016 and went onto graduate with both a HNC and HND in Equine Studies. His story is inspiring and he is a...
Wormistoune Garden Study Visit
Wormistoune Garden Study Visit by Student Ambassador Rebecca Cross A few weeks ago myself and other Year 1 Horticulture with Plantsmanship students had the opportunity to visit Wormistoune Gardens in...