Royal Agricultural University welcomes delegation from Emirate of Sharjah following partnership

14 July 2023

A high-level delegation from the Emirate of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates, including representatives from the Sharjah Private Education Authority, University of Sharjah, Sharjah Department of Public Works, and Sharjah Agriculture and Livestock Authority, has spent time visiting, and meeting senior staff at, the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) this week.

The visit, which also included time spent at the University of Bristol, follows the signing in May of a Memorandum of Understanding between the RAU, the University of Bristol, and the University of

BSc / BA (Hons) Environment & Sustainability

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The growing awareness of environmental issues and the associated problems that individuals, society and the government are encountering means that there is increasing focus and support being given to this sector. Sustainability is at the heart of this and employers are actively seeking trained graduates with skills and knowledge in environmental sustainability. This new programme provides students with a great opportunity to help fill this gap.

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Food sustainability policy

Policy Ref: FS1

Version: 3.0

Consultation: Sustainability Action Group

Approving Body: VCAG

Executive Lead (Risk Owner): Chief Operating Officer

Policy Owner (Risk Updater): Associate Director of Commercial Services

Date Approved: 

The Royal Agricultural University enters into partnership with Royal Holloway, University of London

11 July 2023

The Royal Agricultural University (RAU) and Royal Holloway, University of London, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreeing to collaborate on science and agriculture research projects and develop knowledge exchange opportunities, as well as sharing teaching and outreach expertise.

The MoU will enhance the knowledge of both institutions through Royal Holloway’s world-renowned research in biological science and with the RAU as one of the UK’s leading agricultural universities for sustainable farming and land management.

RAU researchers welcome UK dairy industry's new welfare strategy

10 July 2023

Animal welfare lecturers and researchers at the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) have welcomed a new welfare strategy which has been adopted by the UK dairy industry – a move that they recommended in a paper written last year.

The new UK Dairy Cattle Welfare Strategy – produced by Ruminant Health & Welfare and supported by a host of industry leaders and organisations across the whole farm to fork supply chain - is designed to help the UK dairy sector demonstrate progress in six key areas of cow welfare over the next five years.

Hedgehog Friendly Campus

Hedgehog Friendly Campus

In 2022, the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) signed up to become a Hedgehog Friendly Campus (HFC). This is a project funded by the British Hedgehog Preservation Society and started in 2018 in response to the rapidly declining hedgehog population. Hedgehogs are listed as vulnerable to extinction on Britain’s Red List due to habitat loss, developing land and other anthropogenic hazards (e.g. garden maintenance).

Responsible investment policy

Policy Ref: RI1

Version: 1.0

Consultation: Finance & Estates Governance Committee

Approving Body: Governing Council

Executive Lead (Risk Owner): University Treasurer

Policy Owner (Risk Updater): University Treasurer

Date Approved: January 2023

 

Policies, strategies and plans

RAU new strategy

A new 2028 University Strategy has been approved providing a clear direction to become the Global University for Sustainable Farming and Land Management. Three strategic goals: Reach, Quality and Sustainability drive our Corporate Aims and Aspiration for Excellence.

The University will continue to build a global reputation for excellence and leadership across our teaching, research and engagement. The University will further grow a diverse inclusive community of students and partners in the UK and internationally.

Sustainability through our curriculum and research

Sustainability

When we design and validate our courses, we aim to ensure that everyone who studies here will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and attributes to work and live in a world where balancing economic, social, and environmental factors is vital.

Wanted: farmers to help identify the winners and losers of cultured meat

26 June 2023

A team led by the Royal Agricultural University (RAU), which is looking to understand how cultured meat could impact UK agriculture, is appealing to farmers who might be able to help build a clearer picture of the risks and opportunities of the controversial technology.

Cultured meat, also known as cultivated, cell-based, or lab-grown meat, is a type of meat substitute which has attracted interest from investors because of its potential to have the same taste and texture as conventional meat, and thereby appeal to committed carnivores. 

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