Proud to represent SRUC’s Rural Policy Centre at the #CouncilofEurope this month. I’ll present our report on rural exodus and renewal—co-authored with PI Dr. Jane Atterton—highlighting how we can create opportunities for local communities. @srucnews.bsky.social @srucruralpolicy.bsky.social

📢 Kate Forbes has introduced the Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill! SRUC's ongoing work on Community Wealth Building is noted in the policy and financial memoranda. #CommunityWealthBuilding #Scotland #SRUC Bill: lnkd.in/eykHUfRK Summaries of our research here: lnkd.in/ekdUErkg

PhD student in Scotland? Come and take a paid internship with us! Loads of different ones in the Scottish Government , but of course the RESAS ones on rural data will be the most interesting! www.sgsss.ac.uk/internships/... Please share on your networks if you know someone who might be eligible. 😀

This year the Rural Entrepreneurship Conference will be held in Wales for the first time at Bangor University. More details here: bangor.ac.uk/events/22nd-... Abstract submission is 28th February

Final call! 🚨 We’ve had a fantastic turnout so far, and we’re so grateful to everyone who has shown interest and contributed. That said, we want to make sure this reaches as many people as possible. Recruitment closes next Friday, Feb 7, so if you are interested in contributing, please reach out.

The next Rural Policy CPG will be on Human Rights in Rural Scotland, 5 March Sign up here to join in person or online: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cross-part...

#CommunityWealthBuilding in #Scotland: What's Next? If you're involved in #CWB activities on any level, community-led local development, or similar projects and initiatives, we want to hear from you! Survey: buff.ly/3Cn91PR Learn more: buff.ly/3EiJOqi

🌍✨ Exploring how #CommunityWealthBuilding can transform local economies! Check out our case study on #SefariGateway looking at policy, practice, and inspiring case studies that empower communities to thrive sustainably. 💼🤝 #Scotland #SustainableDevelopment sefari.scot/research/com...

Calling all Community Wealth Builders! We have launched a survey on experiences, challenges and opportunities for community wealth building in Scotland. ➡️ shorturl.at/4Vkec Interested in the topic? Check our our recent reports, including a review of the pilots and podcasts. ➡️ shorturl.at/C6Tvy