Future Fest and Open Day: the social media roundup!

25 June 2024

A fine sunny Saturday saw thousands of visitors at Harper Adams to mark both our June Open Day and our Future Fest community engagement event.

The days ran concurrently on Saturday, June 22, allowing prospective students to find out more about the courses they are hoping to study – and people from across the region and beyond to find out more about Harper Adams and to experience a unique art installation, which has appeared across the globe before touching down at Harper Adams.

Artist Michael Pinsky’s Pollution Pods installation uses a series of interlinked geodesic domes to allow its visitors to experience the effects of pollution in five environments across the globe – from Norway to New Delhi, all the way to Beijing and São Paulo!

The Pods not only proved a huge hit with visitors on the day – but also inspired more than 350 children from across the West Midlands who visited as part of a packed schools programme.

Accompanying the pods were entertainment and music, a farmers’ market and street food as well as the Future Food stage, presented in association with Harper Adams University and University College Birmingham, which hosted cooking demonstrations and talks – and the Harper Adams Future Farm, which ran an Open Farm Day in collaboration with LEAF’s Open Farm Sunday and welcomed hundreds.

The free event was supported by Headline Sponsor Oscar Mayer – whose meals and tasty samples proved a huge hit with festivalgoers, as well as their food demonstration in the Future Food Stage with Junior Development Chef, Connor Maughan.

Catch up with some of the reactions to Future Fest and Open Day from our employees, students, partners and visitors below – and head over to the dedicated Future Fest Facebook page for more too!

The Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, Anna Turner, visited @HarperAdamsUni to see the art installation Pollution Pods.
The Pollution Pods installation, a creation of artist Michael Pinsky, has been constructed in front of the University’s main building.https://t.co/JlfhcQRrFg pic.twitter.com/8C1hZmh1fs
— ShropLieutenant (@ShropLieut) June 19, 2024

Did you catch @michael_pinsky at @harperadamsuni #harperfuturefest? We showcased his #pollutionpods with 5 of our domes, offering a captivating experience. Each pod replicates the atmosphere of the world's most polluted cities, blending art with environmental awareness. pic.twitter.com/FgDWDoUS6S
— build with hubs (@buildwithhubs) June 25, 2024

“#HarperAdamsUniversity. We are coming to you in a decade’@SSPPNewport are one of many #schools that have visited campus this week to explore #campus and visit the #PollutionPods, organised by our fantastic #Outreach Team!??#FeelGoodFriday #TogetherWeWillMakeTheDifference pic.twitter.com/GSURCQlfdm
— Harper Adams University (@HarperAdamsUni) June 14, 2024

All set to welcome visitors to both the #FutureFest and #OpenDay events @HarperAdamsUni. The #PollutionPods crew is ready to go, and the Fergies are keeping us company! pic.twitter.com/3Bm8FHKvk7
— Dr Ana IM Natálio ?? (@AnaNatalio) June 22, 2024

Today at @HarperAdamsUni it is both #OpenDay and #FutureFest - loads going on so do come and see us all pic.twitter.com/u0F9yZ85zc
— John Reade (@DrJohnReade) June 22, 2024

Great to listen to @d_christianrose talking about the use of technology in farming @HarperAdamsUni Future Fest. It’s a lovely sunny day and campus is buzzing with activities!
I’ll be heading to the precision dairy next to talk to visitors about what we do on the farm pic.twitter.com/IoJni6MblB
— Holly Vickery (@SkylarkHolly) June 22, 2024

Great to meet @halfpennywines today at @HarperAdamsUni #FutureFest. The wine tastes divine. Got myself a few bottles and pushing my boundaries with sparking red. Thanks to Clive and the team. Looking forward to coming down to the vineyard soon!#backbritishfarming #buybritish pic.twitter.com/u0WK0mD2A2
— Darren Jaundrill (@darrenjaundrill) June 22, 2024

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It’s Open Day at ?@HarperAdamsUni? and the sun is out! #veterinaryeducation #teamvn pic.twitter.com/qvqEIe9aBd
— EChapmanWaterhouse (@cwaterhouse_e) June 22, 2024

Thousands of people are going to be getting the Bring Your A Game message at the Harper Adams Future Fest today

Pop and see the team and try out our road safety simulation goggles they give you an idea on how tiredness, drink and drugs effect your sighthttps://t.co/F7itqkI9Qp pic.twitter.com/HM3MYXPfnZ
— Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (@shropsfire) June 22, 2024

Great day at @HarperAdamsUni Open Day and Future Fest! pic.twitter.com/FSPckpQR4Y
— David Christian Rose (@d_christianrose) June 22, 2024

Having fun talking all things tech over on the smart dairy at @HarperAdamsUni’s open day!
This particular cow is modelling ear tag, ankle, and neck collar monitoring devices and has enjoyed seeing lots of people come to look at her! pic.twitter.com/2CbMkfAj1K
— Holly Vickery (@SkylarkHolly) June 22, 2024

Fantastic with @HarperAdamsUni #FutureFest today. It is such a force for good in our #community. Eye opening and engaging for family and a good day out. Can't wait to be back with you soon. #lifelonglearning #agriculture #farming #health #wellbeing #sustainability #shropshire pic.twitter.com/FQNfcSCxNE
— Darren Jaundrill (@darrenjaundrill) June 22, 2024