William Emrys Jones, was a leading figure in the rejuvenation of agricultural production after World War II and had a great influence on British farming. He worked as Chief Advisor to the Minister of Agriculture from 1967 to 1973 and was Director of the Government’s Agricultural and Development Advisory Service.

Sir Emrys Jones was Principal of the Royal Agricultural College from 1974 to 1979. He forged strong links with industry and oversaw significant developments in educational standards and facilities at the College.

The Royal Agricultural University is committed to promoting an educational environment that encourages a range of ideas and views in the spirit of respectful debate and enquiry within the law.

The University will support an atmosphere of free and frank discussion and the expression of controversial opinion so long as this does not incite hatred, violence or public disorder.

All universities charging higher tuition fees are required to produce Access and Participation Plans showing how they will improve equality of opportunity for underrepresented groups to access, succeed in and progress from higher education.

Please select the relevant Access and Participation Plan, Fee Summary or Impact Report for the year that you are interested in from the list shown. This includes the RAU's most recent Access and Participation Plan for the academic years 2020-21 to 2024-25, with variations for 2023-24. An accessible summary of the plan is also provided.

The RAU Sports Scholarships are awarded to students with an outstanding ability in an elite sport to assist their development and raise the profile of the University through their sporting endeavours.

About the scholarship

• The award is worth up to a maximum of £4,000 for one year only, but re-applications for each year of study are welcomed
• Part-time scholars will be awarded a pro rata percentage of the award divided between the numbers of years of study
• Amount of award dependent on level of attainment i.e.

The RAU has been nominated in the University of the Year and Job Prospects categories for the second year running in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2020.

Now in their seventh year, the Whatuni Student Choice Awards are a celebration of the best universities and higher education institutions in the UK and are based directly on reviews of students themselves.

Whatuni gathered over 41,000 student reviews from 150 participating universities.

The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) has been ranked among the top ten universities in the UK, in a prestigious set of awards based on the views of students themselves.

The RAU was placed 10th in the University of the Year category at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2019, rising from 16th in 2018. It also ranked sixth in the Job Prospects category.

The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) is delighted to offer undergraduate scholarships to attract and reward the brightest applicants from under-represented minority ethnic communities.

About the scholarship      

• The award is worth up to £9,000 per annum, per student, for a maximum of three years
• Part-time scholars will be awarded a pro rata percentage of the £9,000 divided between the numbers of years of study
• Paid in three instalments each year in Autumn, Spring and Summer

Eligibility

The RAU Bursary (Stream 2) offers financial help to eligible undergraduate students for the duration of studies.

About the Bursary

• Full-time students will receive £3,500 for each year of undergraduate study up to a maximum of £10,500. Part-time payments are pro rata
• Bursary is payable in three instalments each year in autumn, spring and summer
• Students awarded a RAU Bursary (Stream 2) are not exempted from applying for an additional award

Eligibility

To be eligible for this bursary, you must: 

The RAU Bursary (Stream 1) offers financial help to eligible undergraduate students for the duration of studies.

About the Bursary

• Full-time students will receive £1,000 for each year of undergraduate study up to a maximum of £3,000. Part-time payments are pro rata
• Bursary is payable in three instalments each year in autumn, spring and summer
• Students awarded a RAU Bursary (Stream 1) are not exempt from applying for an additional award

Eligibility

To be eligible for this bursary, you must: