First research conference is a huge success

The Weston Lecture Theatre & Exhibition Space played host to the inaugural Harper Adams Research Conference on Tuesday.

The university’s academic staff and PhD students were excited to present their research findings to each other in the form of 20-minute presentations and posters.

Director of Research, Professor Dawn Arnold, said: “The first Harper Adams University research conference was a great success with lots of exciting research being described both in talks and as posters. There was a vibrant atmosphere during the meeting as people got the chance to exchange ideas about their research projects over refreshment breaks.”

A myriad of topics was covered from "Abiotic stress resilience in onions and carrots" to "Development of a diversification decision support system for smallholder Thai rubber farmers".

See the tweets below to see how the day went!

#Entogroup is ready for the first HAU Research Conference  @HarperAdamsUni @RossGeorge_ @CSFB_Hoa @JennaVioletShaw @SBoutsi @NiahGodfrey pic.twitter.com/kLfh465Hs8

— Eugenia (@eugeniafezza) September 7, 2021

Let's hope there are no typo's! Up and ready for the @HarperAdamsUni research conference - a summary of the work @AnneCarterPhD @DrSamWard @WelfareScience and I have been undertaking this past year with our amazing study zoos!  Some great talks kicking off the day! pic.twitter.com/gMkf2PYBKR

— Dr Ellen Williams (@DrElliephants) September 7, 2021

Very excited to be at @HarperAdamsUni Research Conference. 
My first in-person conference since starting my PhD. 
 Here is my poster, beautifully printed by @Scienceposters pic.twitter.com/lp9IDGGsXl

— Jenna Shaw (@JennaVioletShaw) September 7, 2021

Poster session in full swing @HarperAdamsUni 1st Research Conference #research pic.twitter.com/OWrl1QZ8Ik

— Dr Kreseda Smith (@FarmCrimePhD) September 7, 2021

I've missed this! #inpersonconference @HarperAdamsUni pic.twitter.com/JrnXkPn1o9

— Dr Kreseda Smith (@FarmCrimePhD) September 7, 2021

I'm really excited to be sharing some of my research at the first Harper Adams University Research Conference today. Let's go!@HarperAdamsUni @NIABEMR @CTP_FCR pic.twitter.com/dGLbuhJJo5

— Ross George (@RossGeorge_) September 7, 2021

It was exciting to be part of the @HarperAdamsUni conference today where I talked about how morphological characteristics and tissue strength of sugar beet roots can be optimised to minimise damage pic.twitter.com/zUI5FE5qag

— Paul Z. Chunga (@PaulZauzau) September 7, 2021

Pleasure presenting at @HarperAdamsUni inaugural research conference today. Bit nerve racking have been away from in person conferences for the past year but some great speakers. Well done all! #phd #cowcalfdairy pic.twitter.com/S5xRvqLCXO

— Olivia Bolton (@OliviaFDB) September 7, 2021

Pleasure presenting at @HarperAdamsUni inaugural research conference today. Bit nerve racking have been away from in person conferences for the past year but some great speakers. Well done all! #phd #cowcalfdairy pic.twitter.com/S5xRvqLCXO

— Olivia Bolton (@OliviaFDB) September 7, 2021