13 Aug 2019

Students around the UK find out this week (Thursday 15 August) if they have a place at their chosen university, or if they may need to look for a course through Clearing.

Clearing (the process universities use to fill course vacancies) is now an important route to higher education for many students - including those who want to change choices or apply later, once they know their grades.

09 Aug 2019

The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) joined members of the farming community at the 2019 Brighton Pride parade, walking alongside a tractor resplendent in rainbow colours.

The RAU’s Director for Students, Julie Walkling and Governor Julie Robinson were among 300,000 people at the event, which promotes diversity and education and works to eliminate discrimination against LGBTQ+ communities.

06 Aug 2019

A new hoof trimming and lameness qualification has been launched to help industry professionals improve cattle welfare and management.

The first ‘Bovine Lameness and Professional Bovine Foot Trimming’ course, developed by the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) and the Cattle Hoof Care Standards Board (CHCSB) will begin on 2 September.

25 Jul 2019

Dragon’s Den winner Levi Roots has been made an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) for his contributions to entrepreneurship and food. Chartered surveyor Julian Sayers received the same honour in recognition of his long career advising farmers and land-owners on rural property. Both addressed students graduating from the RAU in Cirencester.

Levi famously secured investment from Peter Jones and Richard Farleigh on the BBC 2 show with his Reggae Reggae Sauce, after opening his pitch with a song.

23 Jul 2019

The deadline has been extended for six scholarship opportunities as part of the Jordans Cereals and The Prince’s Countryside Fund Sustainable Agriculture Bursary.

17 Jun 2019

There’s still time to apply to start a degree course this year - applications can be made through UCAS until 30 June deadline.

Students applying through UCAS can make up to five university choices; anyone wishing to apply after the deadline will have to do so through Clearing (the process of matching applicants with unfilled places).

17 Jul 2019

On behalf of the Farmer-led Innovation Network (FLIN), the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) and the Innovative Farmers organised an event at the University’s Rural Innovation Centre, Harnhill, to explore best practice in facilitating farmer innovation. Developed by FLIN, the event was open to its members and others involved in this growing field.

The aim of the day was not only to examine and share best practice in facilitating farmer-led innovation but to garner examples and identify the skills and competencies required to effect it.

16 Jul 2019

An independent report by the RSA Food, Farming and Countryside Commission, chaired by Barclays UK Chair, Sir Ian Cheshire and published today sets out ‘a blueprint for the UK’s food, farming and countryside system as the UK is set to leave the European Union’.

Commenting on the RSA Food, Farming and Countryside Commission report, entitled ‘Our Future in the Land’, Professor Joanna Pr

15 Jul 2019

The Royal Agricultural University has risen to become one of the top ten Universities in the UK - and the top-ranked University in the South West - for student satisfaction.

The RAU scored 89% in the recent National Student Survey (NSS) 2019 - up 7% from last year - and is now ranked 7th  for overall satisfaction by the Times Higher Education*.

15 Jul 2019

Schools from across the UK came together at the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) to celebrate the benefits of incorporating outdoor learning and School Farms into education.

The School Farms Network Education Alliance (SFNEA) is a partnership between the RAU and the School Farms Network (SFN), consisting of more than 116 school farms across the UK.