INDUSTRY LINKS AND CONNECTIONS

With the joint academic and business focus of SRUC, and our unrivalled research and access to industry, your course will be relevant and current .

Strong links to research institutes and land-based industries have ensured that SRUC’s former students have an excellent track record of gaining professional jobs in their chosen subject after graduation

Whatever course you’re studying you’ll find that study tours, field trips, and real-life case studies all feature Our smaller teaching groups also mean we are able to arrange regular visits to relevant industry locations to meet with experts working in your field. You’ll have exposure to a wide range of practical examples as well as contact with industry and where appropriate to your course, you will also study for industry recognised training qualifications.

Here are some examples of the world-leading resources and connections at SRUC:

SRUC has a network of 25 consulting offices, working across Scotland and northern England, providing independent, research-driven, industryleading expertise, advice and solutions for agricultural, food, and land-based businesses With strong links into research and education as part of SRUC, our consulting teams turn research into practice, supporting a broad range of clients from farmers and crofters, to large multinationals and public sector organisations

SeedPod is a £21 million investment in the food and drink industry in the north-east of Scotland SRUC is a lead partner in this project which will offer bespoke programmes and specialist facilities to inspire, pilot, manufacture and market food and drink products and services

The Rural Animal Veterinary Innovation Centre (RAVIC) will enhance SRUC’s expertise in epidemiology, zoonoses, infectious disease control and veterinary surveillance, developing a centre of bioscience excellence

Enterprise Academy

The Enterprise Academy for the Rural and Natural Economy champions entrepreneurial ambitions across the worlds of education, business and research Drawing on expertise across SRUC, we encourage sustainable growth, promote innovation, and support students, staff and businesses to connect and grow

According to Universities UK, SRUC provides more business value to small and medium business enterprises than any other higher education institution in the UK.