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Associate Professor of Heritage Management.

A leading historic buildings specialist, archaeologist and heritage professional, with extensive management experience at the highest level. Edmund Simons has delivered multi, million-pound projects and advised governments and international bodies. He specialises in assessment and planning.

13 February 2025

In an attempt to tackle the increasing adverse effects of climate change on UK farming, the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) has joined forces with an award-winning local regenerative farming business to make the University’s teaching farm fully regenerative.

Hello everybody, Kaleb here. Now some of you may know I have a Kaleb Cooper bursary working with the RAU where you can join on to it and get £3,000 over the space of a year, so therefore if you do join the RAU you may have a chance of winning that.

How did you both feel about being awarded the Kaleb Cooper Bursary?

I still can't believe it, I don't think it will ever really fully kick in, it's something I never dreamed would never happen.

Biography

Esther joined the RAU in early 2023 after spending most of her 25 year career in sector agencies in higher education and research.

Esther spent nine years as Head of International at Jisc, the UK agency for digital, data and technology for higher and further education where she led international activities, partnerships and developed an international strategy.

Dr Esther Wilkinson

Director of Innovation and Learning

Biography

Dan Shaffer joined the RAU in March 2023 as Associate Director of Academic Services, before accepting the permanent Director and Academic Registrar role in July 2023. Dan oversees the professional Academic and Student Services teams to ensure students receive an effective and supportive experience in their studies. He manages the following areas: Academic Quality, Admissions, Enterprise and Employability, Registry, and Student Services.

Dan Shaffer

Director of Academic and Student Services and Academic Registrar

Biography

Will joined the RAU in July 2024 as the Director of External Relations. In the role Will oversees the marketing, recruitment, communications, and development and alumni areas of the University.