5,364
total students
2,995 FTE (2020-21)
600
employees
1/3 are academics
TEF Gold
for teaching and learning excellence
TEF 2023
60%
internationally excellent or world-leading research
REF 2021
494
hectares of farm land
No 1
for graduate employment
Full-time, first degree
Graduate Outcomes 2025
No 1
in the UK for career prospects
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PhD student Jack goes for gold as vital crop protection research secures award
Vital research into a major pest affecting one of Ireland’s key crops has been recognised with an award from the country’s agricultural development body.
Blog
Hawkstone Choir win Britain’s Got Talent
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Great British food puts awards on the menu for University catering team
Great British food – including Harper Adams University’s own milk – have helped its chefs and baristas add to an impressive awards cabinet.
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Vet Technician Apprentice of the Year 'so proud' to see determination rewarded
A Vet Technician who overcame learning challenges and excelled in her studies has talked of her pride after her family saw her hard work recognised by her University.
Blog
Meet the Harper students behind this year’s Young Enterprise success
News
Awards recognise the best in Young Enterprise
The hard work of young entrepreneurs from across Shropshire has been recognised at the Young Enterprise Company Programme and Start Up programme regional finals.
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Driving innovation: why the future of farming is digital
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Lasting impact of scholarships marked at annual presentation
The lasting impact of scholarships at Harper Adams University has been celebrated at the institution’s 20th annual Scholarship Presentation.
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Widening access scheme for veterinary science shortlisted for national award
An innovative project focused on widening participation in medicine and veterinary science has been shortlisted for a National Education Opportunities Network (NEON) Award.
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Winners celebrated at inaugural University Apprenticeship Awards
The work of apprentices and employers at Harper Adams has been celebrated at the University’s inaugural Apprenticeship Awards.
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Trio shortlisted for National Women in Agriculture Awards
A Principal Lecturer and two alumni from Harper Adams University’s Agriculture course are among nominees for this year’s National Women in Agriculture awards.
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Harper Ireland students told they are the ‘future of agriculture’ at annual dinner
Students in Harper Adams University’s Harper Ireland student society will help build the ‘future of agriculture’, the President of the Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster has said.
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