15 Mar 2018

Real ale, original watercolour prints, designer loafers and a vermin control business were some of the businesses promoted by students-turned-entrepreneurs at the third Cirencester Youth Market.

Burgeoning commercial enterprises created by present and former 

07 Mar 2018

The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) in Cirencester is thrilled to have been shortlisted for a Whatuni Student Choice Award 2018.

Based on ratings by students, the University has received a nomination in the ‘Job Prospects’ category which is testament to the RAU’s consistently high student employability figures: on average over the past five years, 95% of undergraduates enter employment or further study within six months of graduation.

06 Mar 2018

The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) is delighted to welcome new Deputy Vice-Chancellor Lucy Meredith.

Dr Meredith joined the University on 1 March 2018, having previously held the position of Dean of Computing Engineering and Science at the University of South Wales. 

28 Feb 2018

It may have been a dreary day in early February, but the rain didn’t dampen the spirits of 52 Year 9 pupils from Nova Hreod Academy, Swindon, who visited the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) campus for a university experience day, packed full of uni-style learning.

This visit was part of a local schools’ partnership initiative, being delivered across the region by the RAU with education specialists Applied Inspiration.

27 Feb 2018

The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) has been presented with a scale model of the Augustinian Abbey of St Mary, in recognition of the University’s support of the Abbey 900 celebrations.

The festival of celebrations, which took place throughout 2017, marked the 900th anniversary of the founding of the Augustinian Abbey of St Mary in Cirencester by King Henry 1 in 1117. The RAU was honoured to be the first festival partner and also co-sponsored a number of events in support of the initiative.

19 Feb 2018

Delegates from Australia and New Zealand were among a group of 18 who attended the Worshipful Company of Farmers Advanced Course in Agricultural Business Management this month.

15 Feb 2018

Students at the Royal Agricultural University took part in a RAG Rally this month to raise money for a number of selected charities.

On 2 February, more than 200 students in 80 vehicles took part in a rally which saw them drive to a mystery location, which was only revealed to them on the day. The students, who wore fancy dress and decorated their vehicles, were told to head for Lincoln and all set off on the 137 mile trip.

14 Feb 2018

Isobel Green, a BSc (Hons) Real Estate second year student at the Royal Agricultural University has won the Fox Grant prize 2018 for the best Marketing Report in respect of a real life property.

This is the third year that Rural and Equestrian Property Consultants Fox Grant have supported the innovative learning and teaching methods employed by the module tutor Matthew Smith. It is his desire to embed employability into the assessment by making the assignment as true to life as possible.

12 Feb 2018

The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) and Bristol Veterinary School are joining forces this month (February) to stage two workshops which aim to shape new agricultural policies.

The first event, which took place on Friday 9 February, focused on giving farmers a voice in the development and delivery of policy. The second, taking place on Wednesday 21 February, puts animal welfare centre stage.

07 Feb 2018

A £4.2m project which will support both rural and agritech businesses is taking shape at the Royal Agricultural University (RAU).

The building, on the RAU’s campus near Cirencester, is set to be a hive of activity – housing two initiatives which will provide vital support to a range of businesses.