University walks with the farming community at Brighton Pride
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.
New cattle hoof trimming courses launch at Rural Innovation Centre
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.
Dragon’s Den star and leading surveyor both receive Honorary Fellowships from the Royal Agricultural University
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.
Jordans and The Prince’s Countryside Fund launch Sustainable Agriculture Bursary
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.
University application deadline is looming
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).
Innovation Facilitation Event at the RAU
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.
Royal Agricultural University responds to RSA Commission’s ‘Our Future in the Land’ report
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’.
Royal Agricultural University ranked seventh in UK for student satisfaction
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*.
The SFNEA conference celebrates School Farms success stories
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.
Work to turn historic railway works into Cultural Heritage Institute now underway
15 Jul 2019
Swindon’s new Cultural Heritage Institute (CHI) has moved a significant step closer after work started to create a new learning centre in the town’s former Great Western Railway Carriage Works.
The new centre is part of the Royal Agricultural University (RAU). When opened in 2020 it will offer an exciting place to learn and develop the skills needed to work in heritage – a growing business sector which contributes billions to the UK economy through consultancy, regeneration and tourism.
