Harper Adams University provides opportunity to make hobby into career

A few years ago, William Ashton was repairing and improving machinery in his spare time, sometimes believing his skills weren’t useful.

Now he is a second year MEng Agricultural Engineering student. The 20 year-old from Leyburn, North Yorkshire, said: “Studying at Harper has made me realise my potential and has taught me how I can apply my knowledge and experience in ways that would be useful to commercial engineering companies.

“I’m also really appreciative to receive the Alamo–McConnel Scholarship this year.

Read William's scholar profile on the main website