SRUC Barony Campus

SRUC Barony Campus SRUC Barony Campus - based near Dumfries - delivers College and University level courses

Are you curious about where a career in STEM may take you? Join us on 15th June from 7.30pm - 8.30pm for a talk on Wigg...
01/06/2026

Are you curious about where a career in STEM may take you?

Join us on 15th June from 7.30pm - 8.30pm for a talk on Wiggly Careers, an inspirational free online event hosted by SRUC students Grace and Morven in partnership with Equate Scotland. This event celebrates the diverse and often non-linear journeys into STEM, highlighting opportunities for women and non-binary individuals in these fields.

Through engaging talks and discussions, you'll hear from two incredible SRUC individuals working across STEM industries, Kate Richards and Cath Seeds. Learning about different pathways, how to overcome challenges, and building confidence in your future career.

Why should you attend? Because you’ll hear life stories from inspirational women and non-binary individuals in STEM, learn about overcoming challenges, building confidence and you’ll also gain inspiration for your own career and your able to ask questions and engage with other like-minded people.

Register now 👉 https://buff.ly/i0W2IUl

Outdoor learning can have a huge impact on children’s confidence, wellbeing and development.Spending time outdoors encou...
29/05/2026

Outdoor learning can have a huge impact on children’s confidence, wellbeing and development.

Spending time outdoors encourages creativity, communication, resilience and problem solving, while helping children build a stronger connection with nature. It can also support mental wellbeing and create more engaging, hands-on learning experiences.

The Forest and Outdoor Learning Award at SRUC Barony is designed for teachers, nursery practitioners and anyone passionate about outdoor education. Students develop practical skills and the confidence to lead meaningful outdoor learning experiences.

Applications for the October start are now open 👉 https://buff.ly/yMxqvIs

Last week we had a sunny day to plant our under film maize trial in the student plot field. Beckie from Corteva Agriscie...
28/05/2026

Last week we had a sunny day to plant our under film maize trial in the student plot field. Beckie from Corteva Agriscience supplied the seed and recorded the trial and Ewan from Drew Watson Agri kindly supplied the drill and expertise to plant it.

We shall monitor its growth over the summer and next intake of students will get involved in its harvest.

Do you know an SRUC alum driving innovation, sustainability, diversification, or entrepreneurial excellence - or could t...
27/05/2026

Do you know an SRUC alum driving innovation, sustainability, diversification, or entrepreneurial excellence - or could that person be you?

We’re inviting nominations across the following categories for the Alumni Entrepreneur Network Awards:
🏆 Environmental Sustainability
🏆 Diversification
🏆 New Entrant
🏆 Innovation
🏆 Alumni Champion

Nominations are open to all SRUC alumni, and anyone can nominate - including self-nominations.

Nominating is quick and easy via the online form. Celebrate the achievements shaping the future of rural industries and entrepreneurship.

Deadline: 31st May 2026

Visit our website to submit your nomination today 👉https://buff.ly/7Egfn9j

Researchers, land managers, students and community members from across the rural sector are set to come together at this...
27/05/2026

Researchers, land managers, students and community members from across the rural sector are set to come together at this year’s Future Landscape Conference to explore collaborative approaches to environmental and land management challenges.

Hosted by our School of Natural and Social Sciences at the Barony campus, the conference will feature guest speakers, workshops, panel discussions, trade stalls, poster presentations and networking opportunities focused on building resilient futures through collaboration and innovation.

The event will highlight the opportunities created through stronger partnerships both within the School and across the wider rural sector. Current contributors include representatives from Peatland ACTION, SRUC Rural Policy Centre and Dr Marie Martin from Community Land Scotland, with further speakers to be announced.

Read more 👉 https://buff.ly/RcCzZjn

SRUC Students' Association will be at Barony on Tuesday 26th May from 10am - 4pm for a fun Beltie Coo crafting activity ...
23/05/2026

SRUC Students' Association will be at Barony on Tuesday 26th May from 10am - 4pm for a fun Beltie Coo crafting activity alongside refreshments for students attending the Animal Care Fun Day or studying on campus.

Staff and students are invited to help create “Coo-Operation” - a fun and educational Galloway Belted Cow version of the classic Operation game, which will later be used for outreach events, open days and the 2026 Royal Highland Show.

Come along to the Barony Quad benches near the pond to get involved, enjoy a hot chocolate or coffee and take part in the fun.

22/05/2026

Do you want to inspire learning beyond the classroom?

The Forest and Outdoor Learning Award at SRUC Barony is designed for teachers, nursery practitioners, outdoor educators and anyone passionate about learning in the outdoors.

This hands-on course gives students the opportunity to develop practical outdoor learning skills, build confidence in leading sessions and explore how nature can support creativity, wellbeing and education.

Whether you’re looking to enhance your professional development or start a new journey in outdoor education, this course will help you develop the skills and confidence to make learning outdoors engaging and meaningful.

The course starts in October and applications are now open. Find out more and apply 👉 https://buff.ly/yMxqvIs

21/05/2026

The School of Natural and Social Sciences is pleased to announce tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Future Landscape Conference.

This event, located at the SRUC Barony Campus, aims to bring together speakers from across industries to promote working together to meet future challenges. It will be an opportunity to share research, and case studies from across the sector, as well as highlighting opportunities for collaboration between industries.

If you live in, work on or study the rural landscape come along on 16th October 2026.

Early Bird Ticket Sales end July 21st 👉 https://buff.ly/d29uHs9

It's World Bee Day. Bees play a vital role in our ecosystems, helping to pollinate plants, support biodiversity and cont...
20/05/2026

It's World Bee Day. Bees play a vital role in our ecosystems, helping to pollinate plants, support biodiversity and contribute to food production across the world. Protecting pollinators and their habitats has never been more important.

At SRUC, our Wildlife and Conservation Management programmes give students the opportunity to explore the relationships between species, habitats and environmental sustainability while developing practical conservation skills out in the field.

Find out more and apply now 👉 https://buff.ly/yBJFeK2

The visit to Sam Patterson (tattie Sam) was our last planned visit of HNC Specialised Farming Systems for a reason, so S...
19/05/2026

The visit to Sam Patterson (tattie Sam) was our last planned visit of HNC Specialised Farming Systems for a reason, so Sam could show us the best side of the job, planting Tatties in the field in the sunshine.

His son Samuel talked us through the business and his staff explained, as well as demonstrated how the different machines worked. Hayley even fancied a go herself. Samuel gave a great talk but nothing beats seeing it all in action.

Thank you to the whole team for your time

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