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SAC supports rural industries and communities through research and development, education and training, and advisory and consultancy services.

The SAC research programmes aims to help the development of the land-based industries, support the sustainability of rural communities, and inform policy makers in the rural sector, both nationally and internationally.

Organisation

The R&D division has a complement of 230 staff, including more than 100 research scientists.

The SAC R&D programme has four research areas:

Learning

SAC offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes from its three campuses in Aberdeen , Ayr and Edinburgh , as well as training and on-line study opportunities. Programmes can be studied on a full- or a part- time basis and cover a wide range of topics including the environment, business, leisure, agriculture, horticulture and science.

For details of learning and training opportunities please contact:

David McKenzie
Vice Principal (Education & Training)
SAC
King's Buildings, West Mains Road, Edinburgh EH9 3JG

Tel: +44 (0) 131 535 4293
email: david.mckenzie@sac.ac.uk
website: SAC Learning & Training

For further information on R&D please contact:

Professor John Oldham
Head of R&D
SAC Research Office
King's Buildings, West Mains Road, Edinburgh EH9 3JG

Tel: +44 (0) 131 535 4074
email: research@sac.ac.uk
website: SAC R&D

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