Research

Pine needles offer key energy solution

A real Christmas tree is the centrepiece of many households’ festive decorations but apart from filling the room with a woody fragrance, pine needles have a key role to play in addressing challenges relating to energy.…

SRUC
15/12/2022

Research to unlock the potential of edible insects

With edible insects being hailed as a sustainable source of high protein food, researchers at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) have been awarded more than £10k to develop a strategy for using them in animal feed.…

SRUC
05/12/2022

Highland scientists research global health risks for animals and humans

With climate change, Covid-19 and Avian Influenza posing risks to people, animals and the planet, scientists at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) are expanding their focus to help assess future public health threats.…

SRUC
21/11/2022

What can Scotland learn from Japan about island depopulation?

A cross-cultural research team comprised of both UK- and Japan-based researchers examine some specific strategies used on a small number of Japanese islands in order to understand the viability of using them to tackle depopulation trends in Scotland’s island communities.…

Luke Dilley and Jane Atterton
16/11/2022

Event to showcase smarter sheep science

Cutting edge science in sheep breeding will be presented at a free event near Edinburgh in early December 2022.…

SRUC
16/11/2022

New web portal launches with cost of living poll

Scotland’s rural and island communities can share their lived experiences of the cost of living crisis directly on a new public web portal launched today (Tuesday 8 November).…

SRUC
08/11/2022

Food and drink event for north east businesses

Businesses interested in learning about innovative food-and-drink-associated research in the north east of Scotland are invited to a free event later this month.…

SRUC
02/11/2022

Value of social media networks for small businesses

Family-owned businesses which use social media networks are more likely to have a higher annual turnover and grow their sales than those that do not, new research has found.…

SRUC
19/10/2022

The growing impact of research in the natural economy

The role of higher education institutions to power the economy has never been more important. …

Prof Wayne Powell, Principal & CEO, SRUC
14/10/2022

Knowledge sharing and innovation projects receive £150k

Two SRUC and SAC Consulting projects aimed at tackling climate change and enhancing competitiveness in the agriculture and food production sectors have been awarded more than £150,000.…

SRUC
13/10/2022

New rankings highlight growing impact of SRUC research

Research at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) is being cited more than ever before – placing it third in Scotland and 121st globally - according to the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings. …

SRUC
12/10/2022

£16m will help Tropical Livestock Centre bring genetic gains to smallholders

Researchers dedicated to supporting smallholder farmers in the Global South through advances in animal genetics research are beginning a new phase in their endeavours.…

SRUC
27/09/2022