Campus Facilities and Services

New Developments

Harper Adams University College is undertaking a number of exciting new developments to expand on the state-of-the-art teaching facilities, conference facilities and services on campus:

The Dairy Unit

A new 400 cow dairy unit opened December 2008 comprising:

• leading edge technology 40 point internal rotary milking parlour with computerised cow identification and milk yields
• two accommodation buildings for cows and calving
• associated silage clamps and straights store

The facility will include research capacity for 60 individually fed cows or groups of 40.

West Midlands Regional Food Academy

Harper Adams University College is to be the home of the West Midlands Regional Food Academy, which will be open by Autumn 2009 and have a variety of roles. It will serve the food industry in theWest Midlands by providing training and staff development as well as technical services. It will also be a resource for schools and provide the opportunity for pupils to connect with the food supply chain and the work of the food industry. Importantly, it will provide a resource for the specialist food courses offered by Harper Adams.

Undergraduate and postgraduate students will have access to a range of food processing equipment for use in practical sessions, which will develop their understanding of the principles of food processing and preservation. They will be able to make cheeses and beers as well as learn how to make baked goods and other preserved foods. Using the food product development and sensory evaluation facilities they will be able to develop their skills in new food product design and development. They will also gain insight to specialised products such as fresh produce, ready meals, confectionery and snack foods, as well as more traditional products such as cured and smoked meats, jams and preserves, etc.

Through the resources of theWest Midlands Regional Food Academy, Harper Adams's specialist food graduates will develop the practical abilities required to make food products, not just talk about them.

Student Services Centre

A new building, due to open in 2010, will provide a 'onestop shop' for students, including a student hub, Student Union facilities and social rooms, with a number of teaching and meeting rooms.

It will be home to:

• Student Café and Social Space
• Student Services
• Students' Union
• Registry
• Careers and Placement
• Learner Support

Visit our Student Services website to find out more about the student support offered at Harper Adams.

Postgraduate Centre

A purpose built centre for postgraduate students will be up and running by Autumn 2009. The two-storey centre will be situated at the heart of the campus, linked to the new West Midlands Regional Food Academy, and close to all the major facilities.

It will feature teaching, IT, breakout and common rooms, with facilities for disabled users. This signature building will incorporate a variety of sustainable technologies.

Visit our Postgraduate website for comprehensive information on our postgraduate study options.