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Why are Open Days important?

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Hannah D'Mellow

Before making your final course choices, it’s important to visit the Open Days on offer to make its going to be the right place for you! The chances are that...

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SOS SMS

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Hannah D'Mellow

Registering with 112, one day may just save you. 112 is the European emergency number and is also recognised in many other countries outside the European Union. If you...

Categories: Aberdeen, Advice, Ayr, Barony, Edinburgh, Elmwood, Oatridge and Student Life Tags: 112, AccidentAwareness, EmergencyServices, Help and SRUCSafety

Think Bright on Bonfire Night

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Hannah D'Mellow

A personal guide to a safe Guy Fawkes night. Sparklers Wear gloves – this will significantly reduce your risk of being burnt from sparkler sparks. Only light 1 sparkler...

Categories: Aberdeen, Advice, Ayr, Barony, Edinburgh, Elmwood, SRUC Events, Student Life and Uncategorized Tags: Bonfire, Fireworks, GuyFawkes, Sparklers and SRUCSafety

Remember Remember the Animals this November

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Hannah D'Mellow

Animal Awareness on Guy Fawkes Night With Guy Fawkes night fast approaching, here are some tips for thought which can make a huge difference to the health, safety and wellbeing...

Categories: Aberdeen, Advice, Agriculture, Animal Care, Ayr, Barony, Edinburgh, Elmwood, Environmental Management, Equine and Horse Care, Oatridge and Uncategorized Tags: Animal Welfare, Bonfire, Fireworks, GuyFawkes, Safety and SRUCSafety

Shady the dog statute sits at the front doors of SRUC Ayr campus under an SRUC branded cloth

Shady the Black Dog at SRUC

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Hannah D'Mellow

Shady the Black Dog, our mental health awareness mascot, has arrived at SRUC Ayr and is sitting awaiting the grand unveiling on Wednesday 1st November at SRUC Ayr. As you...

Categories: Aberdeen, Advice, Ayr, Barony, Campus, Edinburgh, Elmwood and Oatridge Tags: black dog, mental health, Shady the dog and student support

Reptile Awareness Day

Posted on October 21, 2017 by Hannah D'Mellow

Meet Randall the Rankins Dragon Randall is a 5 year old inhabitant of the Animal Care Unit at the Aberdeen Campus. He is best known amongst students and staff for...

A Guide to Studying

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Hannah D'Mellow

Studying is an exercise that most of us will face multiple times in our life, especially at college and university. A lot of the time, you can feel great pressure...

A table of cakes and sweet treats in SRUC Elmwood on a long table

Baking tips from Fiona

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Hannah D'Mellow

As it’s National Baking Week, we have gathered together some great tips for home bakers. This selection of top tips comes from our very own Fiona Wilcock, based in the...

Categories: Aberdeen, Advice, Ayr, Barony, Campus, Edinburgh, Elmwood, Hospitality and Student opportunities Tags: Advice, Bakery, baking, cakes, Home baking, National Baking Week and Tips

World Mental Heath Day 10th October – What to do if you need a bit of extra support…

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Hannah D'Mellow

The 10th October 2017 is World Mental Health Day – an opportunity to acknowledge that everyone is likely to need a bit of extra support at some time in their life. The...

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Rural Watch Scotland

Posted on October 6, 2017 by Hannah D'Mellow

Make sure you know what’s going on in your area & help keep yourself safe from crime by signing up to the Rural Watch Scotland alerts scheme. Scotland’s rural communities...