SRUC awarded Queen's Anniversary Prize

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That this house celebrates Scotland’s Rural University Campus’ (SRUC) being awarded with the prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize; acknowledges that this is the highest form of national recognition open to educational institutions in the UK; commends that the award recognises SRUC’s contribution to animal welfare, veterinary science, education, research and the economy through its world-class Veterinary Services network; appreciates the vital role SRUC plays in the local communities where they have campuses in North East Fife, Edinburgh, Ayrs, Dumfries, Aberdeen, West Lothian and Glasgow; recognises that the campuses’ contributions support 7,300 farmers and livestock keeper members across the UK; and welcomes SRUC growing the UK’s first tertiary model of veterinary teaching and learning to address the critical shortage of vets in this sector.