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We examine impacts of policies on rural economies and communities, and provide knowledge for future policy development. https://www.sruc.ac.uk/research/research-impact/rural-policy-centre/ www.ruralexchange.scot
What’s next for Community Wealth Building in Scotland? ✨ Our new study looks beyond pilots and the Bill to what already works in rural & island areas— and recommends accelerating local practice bit.ly/40QYy7V
#CommunityWealthBuilding #RuralScotland #Island #NISRIE
Any final takers for the Cross Party Group in Scottish Parliament on Rural Policy on Monday, 9 March?
Sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cross-part...
Join us at the next Rural Policy CPG on 8th October 2025 to discuss how can we change the food system to benefit people and planet?
Sign up to join us in person or online: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cross-part...
Interested in rural community development? There are many opportunities to get involved in the Scottish Rural Communities Policy Review! bit.ly/4lzZaqL
The Youth Survey is now live, please complete and share: bit.ly/46Gldbr
Applied for Community Led Local Development funding? Interested in Rural Community Development?
Share your views in the Scottish Rural Communities Policy Review.
CLLD Applicant Survey bit.ly/3IlgCRP
General Interest Survey bit.ly/4eNxQTZ
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New blog from Jane Atterton on two events organised by @who.int and @eururalpact.bsky.social on #ruralhealth and #ruralproofing
@aeidl.bsky.social #RustikHEU @ruralgranular.bsky.social @srucnews.bsky.social
"Reflections on rural proofing, rural health and rural poverty"
bit.ly/4lcXfsp
Involved in Rural and Island Community Development?
Lots of opportunities to get involved in the Scottish Rural Communities Policy Review-- details here including surveys : bit.ly/4lzZaqL
#CLLD #RuralDevelopment
New publications just out-- links at Rural Exchange.Scot or Scottish Government publications
Lots of opportunities to get involved in the Rural Communities Policy Review opening up soon!
#Rural #Scotland #RuralDevelopment
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The next Cross Party Group on Rural policy is on Rural Circular Economies on Wednesday 4th June at 6pm.
Confirmed speakers:
- Simon Flemington, Moray Waste Busters
- Cheryl Robb, Zero Waste Scotland
- Helen Ross, Arran Ecosavvy
Please sign up on eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cross-part...
Rural Policy Centre at SRUC is looking for a Research Assistant to join our team!
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in research and contribute to meaningful policy discussions.
🔗 www.sruc.ac.uk/jobs
SRUC | Job vacancies
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📢 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
Last call for this Cross Party Group next Wednesday Evening in Parliament: Human Rights in Rural Scotland.
Sign up link below.
We are delighted to be working with Scottish Government on a review of funding and support for rural communities and making recommendations for the future.
@srucnews.bsky.social @ipsosinscotland.bsky.social + @uhi!
More information is on ruralexchange.scot/srcpr/
www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/rev...
We have extended our survey on Community Wealth Building in Scotland-- for those working on CWB policy, and those quietly working away building community wealth...
Will take ~10 min. link below! TIA
Looking forward to a lively discussion on Human Rights in Rural Scotland at the next Rural Policy CPG, with speakers from the Scottish Human Rights Commission, @povertyalliance.org @huttonsegs.bsky.social and Lorna Philip from University of Aberdeen
Sign up details below.
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
#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
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...
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
Snapshot of findings:
We made a Scottish Rural Policy Starter Pack -- it's pretty basic for now, let us know who else to add.
go.bsky.app/QJtAESp
🌟 We want to hear from you through the Rural Exchange! 🌟
🗣 Head over to our website and get involved by sharing your thoughts through our surveys and insights forms
ruralexchange.scot/get-involved/
#RuralVoices #GetInvolved #Rural #Scotland #research
The Rural Policy Centre from Scotland's Rural College (RPC) is now on bluesky! Happy to be here. Follow us for rural policy research.