Alumni events

‘Inspire Me’ talk with Levi Roots

Honorary Fellow of the University and entrepreneur Levi Roots will share his remarkable story of how he transformed a dream into a global success in our next talk of our ‘Inspire Me’ series.

Book now on the Farm491 website here.

This event will take place at the Alliston Centre, RAU campus, Stroud Road, Cirencester, GL7 6JR

Beyond the Bale ~ RAU Lecture Series

Join us at the RAU to learn more about Forage Intelligence and Equine Nutritional Resilience for a Sustainable Future

The first event in our lecture series will take place on Wednesday 25 February 2026 from 18.00 to 20.00 (Doors open at 18.00 with the lecture starting at 18.30) in the Boutflour Hall at the Royal Agricultural University (RAU).

The lecture, entitled Beyond the Bale: Forage Intelligence and Equine Nutritional Resilience for a Sustainable Future, will be delivered Dr Simon Daniels - Associate Professor of Equine Science (RAU) and Professor Meriel Moore-Colyer - Professor of Equine Science (Hartpury University ).

Booking details will be released soon.

Join us for Farm Fest

A brand new national festival celebrating the livelihoods, skills and produce of Britain’s farmers. Starring Jeremy Clarkson, Lisa Hogan, Kaleb Cooper, Charlie Ireland, Adam Henson, Matt Tebbutt, and dozens of farmers, musicians, chefs and artisans.

We are working alongside the Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE), the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs, and the Farmer’s Guardian. The event will take place at The National Agricultural and Exhibition Centre, Stoneleigh, the former home of the Royal Show.

The Great British Farm-Fest will be set across 300 acres of entertainment and agricultural talent. By day - the show will consist of 12 major festival fields. By night - as the day draws to a close and the animals go to bed, the All-Star Festival Parade will wind its way through the showground leading visitors to the Hawkstone Music Arena for 4 hours of bands, DJs, and special star guests.