The Doctor of Philosophy degrees, validated by the University of Edinburgh, will enable students to delve into pressing global issues such as food and nutrition security, health and climate change.
The inaugural group of PhD students will tackle a wide range of topics and will be based at SRUC campuses across Scotland, from Inverness and Aberdeen to Edinburgh, emphasising a nationwide approach to research.
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Collaborations with industry partners are a key aspect of the projects, ensuring the research has real-world applications.
Eileen Wall, head of research at SRUC, says: "Our new PhD programme is not just an academic endeavour but embodies SRUC's pledge to nurture the next generation of researchers.
"By equipping them with the necessary tools, guidance and platform, we are keen to forge solutions for the pressing challenges of our era."
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