Simon Costa

Biography 

As Treasurer, Simon is responsible for balance sheet matters such as financing alternatives, pension schemes, and property development – and alongside the Finance Director, for cash management. He also jointly oversee the Development Office. Simon sits on the Vice-Chancellor's Executive Group, and attends all Council, Finance & Estates, and Audit & Risk committee meetings.

Colin Carville

Biography 

As Finance Director, Colin is responsible for the financial health of the Royal Agricultural University.

After graduating with a degree in History from the University of Manchester, he trained as a Chartered Accountant in London, qualifying in 1997.

An accomplished finance professional with more than 25 years’ experience, he has successfully held a number of senior finance positions within Practice, Industry, and Higher Education.

Dr Charlotte Sinclair

Biography 

Senior Lecturer in Equine Health.

 

I combine teaching Equine Health at the RAU with my work as a practising equine veterinarian in a large veterinary services provider where I am also the Equine Development Lead.

Support for students with dyslexia and other disabilities

We aim to be an inclusive environment and actively welcome applications from disabled & neurodivergent students. Your application for a place will be considered solely on academic grounds. We ask that you declare your dyslexia or disability to us as early as possible, so that we can ensure we have provision for your needs in place when you arrive.

We support students with a range of disabilities, learning difficulties, and other health and mental health conditions. Disabilities we can offer support for are:

Dr Carol (Yongmei) Zhang

Biography 

Associate Professor in HR, OB and PPDP.

Dr Carol Yongmei Zhang joined in RAU in Oct 2010. Currently, she is a senior lecturer of HRM, Organisational Behaviour and Personal & Professional Development Planning in Business & Entrepreneurship. 

Hugh Baker

Biography 

Appointed as an Independent Governor in February 2022.

Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones

Biography 

Appointed as an Independent Governor in February 2022

Joy Lo Dico

Biography 

Appointed as an Independent Governor in February 2022.

International students

We’re proud of our diverse community at the RAU and welcome students from across the globe.

We have students from 46 countries studying in Cirencester, plus over 1,700 students studying with our Chinese partnerships, and 160 students at the International Agricultural University in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The RAU has strong links around the world. Overseas universities, Government bodies, and organisations have forged strong connections with the RAU. Graduates have gone on to work for governments, influential companies, and to set up their own businesses.

David Morgan

Biography 

Appointed as an Independent Governor in February 2022.

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