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SRUC graduates celebrate in-person ceremony
Pictured: SRUC graduate Sian Whitton with cocker spaniel Pippin.

Ceremonies held at Bute Hall to mark students' achievements. 

Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) is celebrating a return to in-person graduations, after two years of virtual ceremonies.

Almost 300 students attended the college's first in-person graduation on Sunday 28 August at the University of Glasgow's Bute Hall.

Principal and chief executive of SRUC, Professor Wayne Powell, shared his joy at the return to in-person ceremonies: “We are delighted to be returning to in-person graduations for the first time in three years.

“The last couple of years have been extremely tough on everybody, with the Covid pandemic having an impact on every aspect of daily life. This makes our students’ achievements particularly impressive.”

One happy graduate from the day, Sian Whitton, was one of the first cohort of BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing students to graduate from SRUC.

Sian, who graduated with a First-Class Honours degree, was awarded the SRUC Trust Prize for the best fourth year student in Veterinary Nursing.

Commenting on her achievement, Sian said: “I had previously studied at university and achieved a BSc Honours degree. 

“This wasn't a course I enjoyed but I thought at the end it would get me a job I would enjoy - it did not. After some soul searching, I decided to give Vet Nursing a go, and it was the best decision I ever made.” 

 

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Users will be prompted to update the app from the App Store or Google Play the next time they log in. For more information, visit RCVS.org.uk 

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Prospective candidates can download an information pack and nomination form from the RCVS website. Individuals can nominate themselves for the elections, with the results to be announced in the spring.

Clare Paget, the recently appointed RCVS Registrar and elections returning officer, said: "If you want to play your part in influencing and moulding how the professions are regulated, and making key decisions on matters of great importance to your peers, the public and animal health and welfare, please consider standing for RCVS Council or VN Council next year."

Nominations close at 5pm on Saturday, 31 January 2026.