Farmers Weekly Question Time at the Royal Agricultural University (RAU)

22 May 2023

Tree planting, trade deals, imports, and farming policy were among the topics debated when Farmers Weekly brought its popular Question Time event to the University earlier this month.

Chaired by Farmers Weekly’s podcast and projects editor Johann Tasker, the event was held in the RAU’s Parkinson Lecture Theatre and was attended by more than 100 guests including many students and staff from the University.

Universities join forces to boost impact of agricultural research

18 May 2023

A group of agricultural universities has today produced a research strategy which sets out new steps the institutions are taking to join up their research and strengthen the difference they make on the ground.

These plans include working with farming networks to get an up-to-date, sector-wide picture of research priorities, coordinating how they share evidence, and training the next generation of scientists with the skills to research complex, real-world farming systems.

FdSc Residential Estate Agency

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This programme will give you the foundation needed for a career in residential estate agency. It will provide you with excellent development in all the skills and knowledge required for a successful career in this industry. The course is ideal for those currently working as, or considering becoming, an estate agent.

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The Kaleb Cooper Agriculture Bursary

Kaleb Cooper came from a non-agricultural background but is passionate about all things farming, and giving those who would otherwise be unable to enter the career a chance to follow their dreams and work in agriculture.  

To support this aim, Kaleb launched a bursary at the Royal Agricultural University, contributing £3,000 to a successful applicant who wants to pursue a career in Agriculture, which could be supplemented by a placement with Kaleb and/or his industry partners.

Kaleb Cooper launches new agricultural bursary at the Royal Agricultural University

11 May 2023

Kaleb Cooper, the farming contractor who shot to fame overnight when he appeared on Prime Video’s Clarkson’s Farm, has joined forces with the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) to launch a new bursary for those looking to launch a career in agriculture.

Self-made agricultural entrepreneur and farm contractor, Kaleb, has been working in and around farms since he was a schoolboy and is a passionate supporter of UK agriculture and opportunities for young people to enter the sector.

New partnership will create and deliver agricultural and veterinary medicine programmes in Sharjah (UAE)

3 May 2023

The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) and the University of Bristol have signed an agreement with the University of AlDhaid in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to deliver new education and research programmes in sustainable agriculture and veterinary medicine.

Along with representatives from the University of Bristol, RAU Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter McCaffery travelled to the Emirate of Sharjah this week to sign the agreement with His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates, Ruler of Sharj

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Our team is here to support you and keep you in the loop regarding ways to stay connected to the University. If we can be of help, please get in touch!

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Here are just a few examples of our alumni profiles. You can find all profiles over on our socials. If you would like to share your story with the community through an alumni profile please email: alumni@rau.ac.uk.

Lewis Steer (Class of 2016)

Lewis Steer

Alumni benefits

Royal Agricultural University alumni community is a global community of over 17,000 alumni who have studied here. When you graduate we are here to help.

RAC/RAU alumni can enjoy the following benefits:

Dr Emmanuel Esezobor

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Senior Lecturer, Rural and Real Estate Practices.

Dr Emmanuel Esezobor is a Senior Lecturer in Rural and Real Estate Practices at the Royal Agricultural University. Emmanuel has expertise in valuation, property development & appraisals, and construction management. He has over 20 years experience working in academia and the real estate industry both in the UK and abroad. Before joining RAU, he has worked as a real estate lecturer at London South Bank University and Birmingham City University.

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