Amazon works with RAU graduates to bring their quality meat box business to new customers

28 Mar 2018

Two RAU alumni who started a premium online meat box service have moved their business to the next level after linking up with delivery giants Amazon.

James Mansfield and James Flower launched grass-fed meat specialist Field&Flower in 2010 shortly after graduating. The friends have seen order numbers rocket after being part of Amazon’s Treasure Truck campaign.

RAU’s Alex Neason is first winner of groundbreaking bursary for students from non-farming backgrounds

27 Mar 2018

Teenager Alex Neason of the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) has become the first winner of a prestigious new bursary for students taking farming subjects without a family background in the industry.

The John Innes Foundation (JIF) Bursary will finance one student per year, who is aiming to make a career in primary crop production, rather than follow an academic or scientific research route.

RAU makes shortlist for Guardian University awards 2018

26 Mar 2018

The Royal Agricultural University’s successful young entrepreneurs and dedicated staff have been nominated in this year’s sector-leading Guardian University Awards.

The University is one of three in the running for the prestigious Employability and Entrepreneurship award, thanks to its Enterprise Programme and support for students starting their own businesses.

Innovative New University Partnership for the Rural Sector

22 Mar 2018

Plumpton College and the Royal Agricultural University have announced plans for a new partnership that will enhance university education, research and consultancy for the land-based sector in the South East.

Building on the strong reputation the institutions have in land management, agri-business and wine, a range of courses will be available from this September up to postgraduate level at the Plumpton College campus just outside Brighton, subject to validation.

Lambing weekend 2018 at RAU a success despite the snow

21 Mar 2018

Lambing weekend at the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) went ahead despite the icy weather, with several new arrivals contributing to the total of 300 lambs born so far this season.

Over 200 people came to the University’s Harnhill Manor Farm on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 March 2018 to find out what goes on during this critical time in the rural calendar.

Royal Agricultural University students showcase start-up businesses at Cirencester Youth Market 2018

15 Mar 2018

Real ale, original watercolour prints, designer loafers and a vermin control business were some of the businesses promoted by students-turned-entrepreneurs at the third Cirencester Youth Market.

Cirencester Youth Market 2018Burgeoning commercial enterprises created by present and former 

RAU shortlisted for Whatuni Student Choice Award

07 Mar 2018

The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) in Cirencester is thrilled to have been shortlisted for a Whatuni Student Choice Award 2018.

Based on ratings by students, the University has received a nomination in the ‘Job Prospects’ category which is testament to the RAU’s consistently high student employability figures: on average over the past five years, 95% of undergraduates enter employment or further study within six months of graduation.

RAU welcomes new Deputy Vice-Chancellor

06 Mar 2018

The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) is delighted to welcome new Deputy Vice-Chancellor Lucy Meredith.

Deputy VC Dr Lucy Meredith

Dr Meredith joined the University on 1 March 2018, having previously held the position of Dean of Computing Engineering and Science at the University of South Wales. 

Year 9 pupils visit the RAU campus

28 Feb 2018

It may have been a dreary day in early February, but the rain didn’t dampen the spirits of 52 Year 9 pupils from Nova Hreod Academy, Swindon, who visited the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) campus for a university experience day, packed full of uni-style learning.

This visit was part of a local schools’ partnership initiative, being delivered across the region by the RAU with education specialists Applied Inspiration.

RAU presented with scale model of Augustinian Abbey of St Mary

27 Feb 2018

The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) has been presented with a scale model of the Augustinian Abbey of St Mary, in recognition of the University’s support of the Abbey 900 celebrations.

The festival of celebrations, which took place throughout 2017, marked the 900th anniversary of the founding of the Augustinian Abbey of St Mary in Cirencester by King Henry 1 in 1117. The RAU was honoured to be the first festival partner and also co-sponsored a number of events in support of the initiative.

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