Build a business at the Cotswolds’ first Growth Hub. 

Located in the stunning grounds of The Royal Agricultural University at The Alliston Centre, The Growth Hub Cirencester is the perfect place to get business support, work, and meet like-minded business professionals in a relaxed atmosphere.

Gain practical and leadership skills as well as necessary knowledge and understanding to manage countryside, wildlife, and rural heritage sites.

Our graduates have gone on to work for prestigious organisations such as The Wildlife Trust, The National Trust, RSPB, and The Forestry Commission. You will deepen your understanding of the living and physical environment and promote working in partnership with land managers to contribute to sustainable management for the future.

Gain practical and leadership skills as well as necessary knowledge and understanding to manage countryside, wildlife, and rural heritage sites.

This page provides information for students, parents, teachers and advisers about our work with schools and colleges and the various events we hold with them.

Resources for schools and colleges 

We are very happy to deliver live sessions either in school or online. Visit our resource hub to see some of our pre-recorded presentations covering the topics we are asked about most regularly. 

The Royal Agricultural University provides a professional service to clients and businesses through a wide range of training programmes, consultancy and corporate links. Our speciality is providing courses tailored to the client's specific needs, whatever their line in business.

Whether your business is looking for staff training, consultancy services or wishes to know more about ways you can work with our students, graduates and academic staff, we are here to provide the skills and expertise you need.