Student-magazine-2016

What’s on
Accommodation
Clubs & societies
Meet the staff
Finance
Out & about
Sports & leisure
Survival guide
and much more...
we are
harper adams
The student life magazine

2016 will see the arrival of The Ultimate Bug Challenge,
with bigger and scarier bugs to eat! So come and see us
on our show stand if you fancy taking the challenge!
When people talk about eating bugs the mind instantly turns to thoughts of bush
tucker trials, survival programmes and disgust! However, the Harper Adams Edible
Bugs Challenge was a huge hit at shows in 2015 with many curious and brave
members of the public taking the challenge, starting with mealworms that looked
alive as you moved the box, garlic chapulines and, the biggest of the three, crunchy
locusts. The Edible Bugs Challenge is fun and daring to do, but also has a serious
message about food security and sustainability.
ARE INSECTS THE NEW SUPER FOOD?
Insects can be an alternative to mainstream staples such as chicken, pork, beef and
fish. They are extremely rich in protein and good fats, high in calcium, iron and zinc.
Your mouth may be watering… are you wondering which insects are edible?
According to the United Nations there are approximately 1,462 species of recorded
edible insects, so there’s plenty of choice. If you ever find yourself craving bugs,
remember this wise saying from the people at Crunchy Critters, who supply our
bugs: ‘Red, orange or yellow, forget this fellow. Black, green or brown, wolf it down!’
WHICH INSECTS ARE THE MOST POPULAR GLOBALLY?
Beetles are the most consumed insects globally, followed by crickets, while
mealworms and silkworms are close behind, remaining a firm favourite among
poultry. See page 30 and visit these websites for recipe ideas.
www.insectsarefood.com/recipes.html
www.manataka.org/page1083.html
HARPER.AC.UK/bugs15

Unique – it’s a word that’s often over-used but
our university is truly one of a kind. Where else
would you find a successful commercial farm,
an off-road vehicle test track, and a regional
food academy all on campus, within a few
minutes’ walk of our halls of residence? It’s a
place that’s in the heart of the countryside
but close to town, that has a great reputation
for academic achievements and graduate
employment, and where you will be supported
by staff who really care.
The atmosphere is one of a kind too. The
students’ motto is ‘work hard, play hard’ and
the social life here is, in their words “awesome!”
You won’t find girls partying in posh frocks and
wellies in the city you know! As Radio 1 DJ Scott
Mills says “We have been to Harper Adams
many, many times and it’s always a great
crowd.”
Our students are proud to be a part of
this university and we are proud of them – and
that’s why this magazine is called We Are
Harper Adams – a place where we all work
together to achieve great things and have a lot
of fun along the way!
Claire Robertson-Bennett
Editor
*National Student Survey 2015
James Armstrong
Designer
James designed and
produced the magazine,
as well as contributing
photographs and editorial
assistance
Nicola Davies
Nicola is Harper Adams’
marketing officer for
Ireland, Wales and
Scotland, and hopes
you’ll find pages 36-37
and 56-61 interesting
Annabelle Gardner
Annabelle is spending
her placement year
working in the Marketing
and Communications
department and wrote
various student features
Jaclyn Green
Jaclyn contributed
articles and photographs,
including our Radio One
feature, and is our social
media guru
Alice Morris
Marketing officer Alice
enjoyed finding out what
our students are up to
for our spotlight on each
course area (pages
40-57)
W E LC O M E
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We are delighted to bring you the first edition of We Are Harper
Adams.This brand new magazine is your doorway to the UK’s
number one university for the agri-food chain and rural sectors,
home to some of the happiest students!*
MEET THE TEAM
HARPER.AC.UK/student-life
/HarperAdams
@HarperAdamsUni
Harper Adams University
Newport, Shropshire TF10 8NB
Admissions: 01952 815000
admissions@harper-adams.ac.uk
www.harper-adams.ac.uk

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A DAY IN THE LIFE...............07
Meet Haggis the border terrier.You’ll find out all
about a typical day for Haggis, as she helps out with
various student activities around campus.
SPORTS & LEISURE.....................12
Harper Adams has a great range of sports and leisure
facilities on campus.
C O N T E N T S
RADIO ONE................08
A selection of the best photos from the
Scott Mills Radio One visit to Harper
Adams.
WHAT’S ON...........04
A guide to all the key student events
that take place throughout the year.
CLUBS & SOCIETIES ...............................10
Whatever your interests there should be a club or society to
suit you.... if not we’ll help you get one started!
OUT & ABOUT...........................................16
There’s lots to see and do in the local area!
HALLS OF RESIDENCE..........................20
Costs and facilities for all our on-campus halls.
LIBRARY FUN FACTS..............................21
TRAVEL.........................................................27
ASK HARPER ADAMS.............................31
Answers to a few of your frequently asked questions.
INTERNATIONAL FOR EVERYONE...36
REGIONS.....................................................56
EARN & LEARN........................................62
Alternative ways to earn, mentoring, ambassador work
and being a warden.
VOUCHERS................................................63
Student discounts from local businesses.
#HARPERADAMS....................................64
Find us on social media.
WE ARE Harper Adams

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FOOD & DRINK.........28
You’ll eat well at Harper Adams! Check
out these recipes and on campus catering
facilities.
ACCOMMODATION.............18
Finding the right place to live is an important part of
settling in to university life.
MEET THE STAFF.......22
You’ll meet a lot of different staff in your
time at Harper Adams. Here are just a
few of the friendly faces you’ll see, and the
support, services and advice they can offer.
SURVIVAL GUIDE.....34
Advice on settling in to university life and
making the most of the first few weeks.
CAMPUS PLAN....32
Helping you to find your way around
campus.
YOUR SUBJECT.................................38
Advice and news from staff and students that’s relevant to your
subject area of choice.
AGRICULTURE.................................................40
ANIMALS...........................................................42
BUSINESS...........................................................44
COUNTRYSIDE, ENVIRONMENT,
WILDLIFE AND GEOGRAPHY...................46
ENGINEERING..................................................48
FOOD SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY
AND INNOVATION.........................................50
RURAL ESTATE, PROPERTY AND
LAND MANAGEMENT...................................52
VETERINARY STUDIES.................................54

“From my own personal experience the key to getting the most out
of your time here is to get fully involved, whether it’s running for a
position on the Students’ Union (SU) or joining one of
the many clubs and societies that we have to offer.
There really is something for everyone!”
Usually when the clock strikes one on a Wednesday afternoon, it’s time to down tools and let off
some steam with your friends, club or society. The SU and I are dedicated to providing you with a
jam packed social calendar for each term.
Harper Adams is well known for its big themed balls, usually hosting four of them in total with the
infamous Harper Adams Summer Ball being the biggest of all! All money made from the SU bar and
shop is ploughed back into putting on events and providing a good time for students (you cannot
lose!). Our job is not only to keep your calendar full of entertainment but also to represent the
student body through support and guidance or in any other way you may need us. By joining the
Students’ Union we grow in power and can achieve so much! Get on board, strap yourself in, it’s
going to be one heck of a year!
And remember… “WORK HARD, PLAY HARD!”
Agriculture graduate Sandy Graham was elected as Students’ Union President 2015/2016
“Freshers
Crew was
definitely the
best start to the
year I could
have asked
for and would
recommend
anyone to sign
up and give it
a go!”
Ellie Savage
Ellie was one of a
group of current
students chosen to
welcome freshers to
the university.
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WE ARE Harper Adams | WHAT’S ON
WHAT’S ON

FRESHERS’ WEEK
Freshers’ week is the best start you can
have to university life and the Students’
Union (SU) cannot wait to start the year
welcoming you!
Being a fresher is definitely exciting
and daunting all at the same time, but
rest assured you are in the same boat
as everyone else; everyone is trying to
get to grips with their new surroundings
and unfamiliar faces who soon will
become extremely familiar faces and
friends for life.
It’s all about getting to know the
people in your halls, on your course,
members of staff and getting to grips
with the campus before the rest of
the students return. Arguably the most
important part of freshers’ week is
having a really great time away from
home experiencing independence.
The SU and freshers’ crew are
there to look after you and help you
have a cracking freshers’ week. The
SU aims to put on the some of the best
evenings of entertainment and bar
nights for the week with the resident DJ
playing some great music. If that isn’t
your cup of tea head next door to the
university pub, The Welly Inn, and kick
back on the leather sofas.
Throughout the week there’s lots
going on, including the traditional inter-
hall ‘Harris Shield’ challenge, calling
on different skills from the people in
your halls - this is when you really get
to know everyone. To top off the week
there is the freshers’ ball. Don’t forget
to take plenty of photos - it’s all about
making memories!
BIG WEDNESDAYS
Wednesday afternoon and evening
is your time to relax and do the things
you enjoy. If you love either playing or
watching sport Harper Adams is the
place for you, and never more so than
on Wednesday afternoons – see page
12 for more about the sporting life. Or
maybe you’d prefer grabbing a coffee
with friends, relaxing in halls, exploring
more of Shropshire, going on a trip with
Planet Harper, shopping or studying in
the library.
However you’ve spent your
afternoon it’s great to look forward
to meeting up with everyone later
at the Big Wednesday night party
in the SU bar, hearing all about your
friends’ day, celebrating sporting wins,
dancing till the early hours. This is the
mid-week social event that students
look forward to the most, almost as
though the weekend has come early.
It brings people together from different
courses, different clubs and societies to
one place where having a great time
is a given! Wednesday nights are often
the times where you meet new people
and become the best of friends for the
evening; one of the reasons Harper
Adams has such a friendly atmosphere.
If you don’t fancy the SU bar
head next door for a quiet drink and
big-screen TV in the Welly Inn, eat
and relax with friends in your halls or
the self-catered kitchenettes, or head
into Telford for a night at the cinema,
tenpin bowling or ice skating.
THEMED BALLS
The legendary Harper Adams balls are
fantastic - so much effort goes into
making sure that they are amazing! At
the freshers’ ball all students get to start
their academic year off by welcoming
the new cohort.
The Christmas ball is definitely
a time to dress to impress, get the
mistletoe out and shimmy with some
tinsel. Paddy’s ball comes in March,
around the time of St Patrick’s Day,
and is hosted by Harper Ireland - this
one is really fun and the Irish students
certainly know how to throw a good
party. FINALLY, the BIGGEST and BEST:
the themed summer ball lasting from
7pm to 7am!
SUMMER BALL by CamillaWilliams
Summer ball is definitely the student event of
the year! It is like a mini festival for 12 hours - if
you can stay awake for that long you’ll have a
lasting memory of a great night in the survivors’
photo taken at 7am . The ball is held partially
in the SU bar and extension and in an extra
marquee, while outside a huge lawn plays host
to a Glastonbury style main stage with plenty
of stretch tents dotted around. IT’S A MASSIVE
EVENT! The weather usually stays nice so you
are in a summer haze dancing with your friends
outside to your favourite acts – it’s great! In
2015 we had Hodor from GOT, Shift Key, Mashd
n Kutcher, Radio 1’s Greg James and the
Mariachi band from the Doritos advert just to
name a few! They are usually lots of rides, a
Ferris wheel and dodgems, food and drink stalls
to fuel your long night of dancing, and sofas
to rest the feet for a little bit. Before the ball
students usually head into the town of Newport
(five minutes away) and there are usually free
mini buses and taxis put on to get you there and
back.
The ball is a great way of ending the year
on high note and saying goodbye to fellow
students before they head off to placement or
to graduate. It’s an emotional time for final year
students who really don’t want to leave; you will
find yourselves in a similar situation one day, so
make the most of every ball!
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HARPERSU.COM

“Playing dress up begins
at age five and never
truly ends’’
Kate Spade
Annabelle’s top fancy dress tips
Baby oil gets rid of paint (think Smurfs
night!)
Got bailing twine and bin bags?
Twine holds all sorts of things together
and the bags make trash trendy!
Old white bed sheets? Toga night or
a really bad ghost on Halloween.
Think outside the box literally with a
cardboard box and some paint.
Fancy dress photos are great for
social media …get all the likes!
Fancy dress doesn’t mean going
solo… make up a double act with
your friends or groups!
Get yourself down to Castle Capers in
Newport. Great for little accessories to finish
off your outfit! (You can also buy face/Smurf
paint from here!)
Address: 2b Stafford Street, Newport TF10
7LT. Telephone: 01952 814241
Occasionally events at the weekend are
also themed, allowing you to continue your
new found love of fancy dress, or for you to
don your best shirt and pretty dresses with a
touch of fancy dress.
SU EVENTS
Just some of the other events the Students’
Union organises:
Club dinners: Often incorporated into the new
Club Executive changeover, the formal dinner
will be your club’s night out. Look out for the
Harper Ireland and Harper Cymry nights – great
nights out for all club members.
Course dinners: Formal dinners for all year
groups in the final term.
SU AGM: Time to raise your opinions with the SU.
Beer festival: Erm, beer and more beers for your
tasting!
Sports events: Including a big, weekend-long
inter-university festival of sports.
Bonfire night: Have a BBQ and watch a
fantastic fireworks display, this is a great
evening for students, staff and local residents.
SU elections: Time to elect your new SU. Some
fine speeches and campaigns.
Summer Ball dinner: A formal dinner taking
place a few hours before the main Summer Ball
activities kick off.
THE WELLY INN by Ruth Megahey
The Welly Inn, at the heart of the
campus, provides a great hideaway
for students, be it a quick pint after
studying or one of the evenings
organised by the Students’ Union.
These can range from a pub quiz
to the ever popular Comedy in the
Country events, with comedians
playing to a tough crowd to make the
students crack a smile!
The Welly also has the best TV
on campus in the form of a full wall
projector screen, drawing in the
crowds for any sporting match and
creating a great competitive rivalry
between students when the Rugby Six
Nations is on. There are regular movie
nights - bring your blankets or onesies,
cosy up on the sofas with some
popcorn and enjoy a well-deserved
break from studying.
If you are feeling social but not
up for the notorious Wednesday night
in the bar, the Welly lets you mix and
mingle with the crowds of students,
with the added bonus of a reasonable
bed time! The couches and corner
booths provide a great alternative to
the SU bar whilst allowing you to be
part of the buzz!
The Welly also offers loads of
students each year the opportunity to
work a few nights a week to gain some
much needed extra money so you
can splash out on more than just a Pot
Noodle or tin of baked beans. You get
to mix with students of all years and
courses but still enjoy the hype of the
parties - just minus the hangover!
DJ K-WAL
Kyran, known as K-Wal, is the current
resident DJ at Harper Adams.
“My role in the SU is to ensure
students have a night to remember
every Wednesday night in the SU
bar and at the four annual balls by
playing the music they love! Just
recently we had the Big Weekend
with three bands and three big drum
& bass DJs performing across the two
nights. DJing for the SU I’m given the
opportunity to use the most up to date
and professional hardware offered
by Pioneer and used by most DJs
across the world - it really is a privilege.
Before becoming the official DJ I had
little experience, usually just messing
around on my laptop or playing at the
odd sixth form party so this was quite
a daunting step for me but I’m glad
I took the opportunity as it really has
been beneficial to me, even from an
employer’s point of view. The night
life here really is one of a kind and an
opportunity not to be missed!”
FANCY DRESS
Fancy dress is definitely part of life at
Harper Adams, especially on the big
Wednesday night out, though not
compulsory. You can opt for a hint of
the weekly theme or go the Full Monty
- whichever you are comfortable with.
Themes vary wildly, from Smurf
nights to Hawaiian, to the obligatory
seasonal fancy dress; Halloween
usually lends itself to the title ‘A Farmers
Nightmare’, while there’s usually a
Santa theme before everyone heads
home for Christmas.
Wednesday afternoon is a great
time to put some thought in to a fancy
dress outfit for the evening ahead, by
heading to Telford’s Primark to gather
some cheap items to create a ‘look’
or the local charity shops - there have
been some brilliant outfits put together
from Newport’s finest charity shops,
and you’re donating towards a good
cause too; everyone wins.
SU balls also carry themes but only
for the bar and rooms, not your outfit.
The balls aren’t a time for fancy dress
but for pretty dresses and smart suits.
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WE ARE Harper Adams | WHAT’S ON

Here is a typical day for me:
7am Get up, have a quick walk and breakfast, and then it’s
off to work!
8:30am Arrive at the office in the Veterinary Services Centre
and check my busy schedule: the motto ‘work hard,
play hard’ was made for me!
9am First class of the day is a veterinary nursing practical –
checking my health and wellbeing. I keep fit chasing
squirrels so I get a clean bill of health!
10am A quick swim in the physiotherapy pool.
11am Exercise time - checking my agility outdoors. I love
jumping over things (although occasionally I cheat
and run around the obstacles!)
12 noon Back indoors and time to get wet again –
demonstrating aquatic therapy in the water treadmill.
1pm Lunch time! Nom nom.
2pm Ooh, I do love a good massage from the Veterinary
Physiotherapy students. Down a bit, across a little – ah,
that’s better!
3pm Nice and relaxed, and I’m off to an anatomy lecture.
5pm End of the day and home to my feline housemate,
Ginja Ninja, who’s been lounging in front of the fire
while I’ve been hard at work! It really is a dog’s life!
Hello, I’m Haggis, a six-year-old border terrier, and a bit of a star on campus! I help out
with all sorts of animal, veterinary nursing and veterinary physiotherapy lectures
and classes… and the odd photo shoot!
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A day in the life...
Haggis

SPECIAL FEATURE
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WE ARE Harper Adams
In October 2015 the Radio 1 Scott Mills’ Student Tour came to Harper
Adams to do a live broadcast from the campus.
“When I first took the call from Radio 1 in August, I knew it was going to be a huge event for the
University! Scott and Chris have both come here to DJ in our student bar on many occasions and had
an awesome experience.This greatly helped towards us being chosen for the feature along with the fact
we’re a very different university to most.After a couple of visits from the Radio 1 production team, they
loved the place and it was confirmed that the show would go live from the bar right in the middle of
freshers’ week! It then just snowballed from there until Ed Sheeran walked through the door and stunned
everyone in the room.The whole event was a huge success, and it’s great to still hear them talking about
it on the show weeks after.”
Sandy Graham, Students’ Union President
There’s always something interesting happening on campus, who knows what might happen during
your time here?!
Check out the feature ‘Pull the Udder One’ and ‘Ed’s Best Bits’ on YouTube:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQoGbMLozvE

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BIG NAMES ON CAMPUS
Annabelle’s memories of ‘the most exciting day
on campus ever!’
After the big ticket give away in the
morning, the BBC production crew
started to move in and set up shop
in the Main Bar. The day before Scott
Mills had announced that he would
be coming to Harper Adams to
broadcast his radio show live as part
of his week-long Student Tour. The BBC
production lorries started unloading at
9:30am, with a mass of wires, television
cameras and equipment. Sofas and
hay bales were strewn around the set,
and ‘Clover the Cow’ was stationed
outside to watch the action through
the window.
Scott and his sidekick Chris Stark
were kitted out with Harper Adams
branded gear, including gilets which
they wore with pride. Plus we sprawled
‘I love HAU’ tees over the sofa on set!
The producers mentioned that
a special guest would be arriving, a
friend of Scott’s show. This was the
ultimate tease for us!
Who could it be? Scott loves
reality stars, so expectations were
low... thoughts of ‘The Only Way is
Essex’ cast! The show had been live
for 30 minutes when Scott was set to
welcome his ‘friend of the show’. There
was a huge pause after Scott spoke...
it was as if time stood still as everyone
in the room tried to process what Scott
had just said, the room was in a trance
trying to get to grips with the idea that
this international super star was actually
on campus. “Jamie Lawson from the
One Direction tour and his friend Ed
Sheeran” Scott announced.
BAM! The cogs turned and it finally
registered - there were many whoops
and plenty of cheering and clapping!
Ed and Jamie made their way in as
the students left a gangway for their
modest entrance into the bar set.
Ed certainly made himself comfortable,
divulging some celebrity gossip... name
dropping Justin Bieber’s car jamming
to his own ‘dope’ music and Taylor
Swift’s jam making skills.
Jamie is signed to Ed’s label and
has just released an aptly titled song
‘Wasn’t expecting that’, and no we
definitely weren’t expecting such
great guests. It really was a superb
day for everyone involved. The Vice-
Chancellor came down and was
having a great time, and as word
got out a huge gathering of students
massed outside singing Ed’s songs.
No one could believe it. I couldn’t
believe it! Best.Day.Ever.

WE ARE Harper Adams
&CLUBS SOCIETIES
Going to university is about trying new things, so give something
different a go - you only live once after all! Imagine regretting
not joining the rowing club because you had never rowed before,
or even been in a boat, but little did you know that this was all
part of the fun and many other people were new to rowing and in
the same boat too, so to speak!
If you have a passion for something we don’t currently offer, speak to us to find out
how you can make it a reality – we’re keen to encourage and support new clubs and
societies to set up.
GAMING SOCIETY
by Emily Forbes, BSc (Hons) Animal
Behaviour andWelfare
The Gaming Society was established
in 2014 and has flourished in its first few
years, with meetings every Tuesday
night for around 20 regular members.
The average social usually involves
games consoles, and a featured
board or card game provided by
e-Collectica Games.
The society arrange trips to events
such as Birmingham Comic Con, and
12-hour gaming marathons (this year
in aid of the charity Special FX who
make specially adapted controllers for
disabled gamers).
Being a part of the society means
an entirely new social circle of like-
minded people, and is accessible
to all. It provides an important and
well-deserved break from work and
assignments for one night a week to
relax and enjoy the company of a
variety of people from different courses
and backgrounds.
The whole society is looking
forward to where the world of gaming
will lead us in the next few years!
HOPS
by Grace Stoddart, BSc (Hons) Animal
Behaviour andWelfare
The Harper Outdoor Pursuits Society
(HOPS) is an open and inclusive club
open to students from all backgrounds
both with experience in outdoor
activities and those who want to try
something new. We’re well known
for being one of the best and diverse
clubs to be part of, with a great exec
team, whose job it is to make sure our
members have the best time!
We schedule regular outings and
trips throughout the year including
hikes, rock climbing, kayaking, high
ropes and scuba diving. This year we
had a record turn out with 27 members
joining us to hike up the Wrekin and
enjoy the amazing views at the top.
Being a part of HOPS means
you’re joining a group of like-minded
people who you can let off steam with
whilst experiencing new and exciting
activities!
LGBT SOCIETY
The LGBT society is for lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgender students
and staff. The aim of the society is to
offer support to LGBT students and
staff by providing a friendly and secure
atmosphere to meet other LGBT
people at Harper Adams.
The society provides students with
some friendly faces who can help you
settle in to university life, with all the
support needed, as well as offering
education to the student body in
general about different attitudes to life,
love and sexual identity.
As well as providing support we will
also keep you informed of LGBT events
in the area (yes there is more than
you may think!) and organising social
events and trips.
For contact information and links to
useful websites visit our club page:
harper.ac.uk/LGBT
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HARPER.AC.UK/clubs
GO MTB
Whether you’re a keen mountain biker
or a newbie, you’ll find yourself in good
company with the Mountain Bike Club,
as more and more students discover
the joys of shredding some great trails.
Cannock Chase, for example, is a
big favourite with mountain bikers, and
less than 30 miles from the university.
Or head for the Shropshire Hills, where
you’ll find lots of tempting trails,
including Hopton Wood, the county’s
home of mountain biking. The Long
Mynd and Eastridge Wood also have a
lot to offer.
Engineering student, Tom Bowden-
Eyre, is a keen member of the club and
proud of the strong start it has made:
“With funding from the Students’ Union,
the club had the opportunity to enter a team
into a local race series.A team of six students,
some of whom were competing in their first
race, completed the first and second round of
the Racers GuildWinter Series at Stile Cop in
Cannock, with one - Josh Matthews - coming
2nd and achieving 3rd overall in the series.
“In addition, the club is in the beginning
stages of building its very own pump track
facility on campus, for members to use and train
on as well as offer other enrichment for non-club
member students, making Harper Adams the
only university with this type of facility in the
UK!”
www.ibikeride.com
RAISE AND GIVE (RAG)
by Matty Southall, Max Mallalieu-Black and
Alice Stephen (REALM)
RAG organise lots of events throughout
the year, with the highlight being RAG
week, going the extra mile to raise
money for good causes through events
such as Mystery Tours, Blind Date, Take
Me Out and the RAG dinner. In 2015/16
we are having two RAG weeks to help
reach a target of £30,000.
We also have pitch-side BBQs to
feed and water the loyal supporters
and then afterwards during the
celebrations (or commiserations) we
regularly run a shot bar in the SU bar to
fuel those questionable dance moves
and pulling techniques that we so
often see on a Wednesday evening.
We’re always looking for new and
unique ideas to help fundraise and
looking for new charities to support.
See you on the dance floor!
DANCE SOCIETY
Now in its second year the Dance
Society, although small in numbers,
is an example of how supportive
the university is if you want to set up
something new. The society runs on
Saturday mornings on campus in the
Faccenda fitness studio. The class is
two hours long and includes ballet,
jazz and modern dance, with some
tap and relaxing yoga. All abilities are
catered for, and it’s a great way to
keep in shape and relax!
HARPER FORUM
by Ellen Bryan, BSc (Hons) REALM
Harper Forum is a student-led group
that organise and run weekly lectures
by important figures in the land-
based industries, ex-students, heads
of companies and industry leaders,
making for some very interesting and
challenging lectures and discussions.
The Harper Forum is an excellent
way of supplementing your learning
whilst at Harper Adams. Learn from the
best in their field and find out how they
got to the top!
The forum is also a chance to build
your organisational and people skills;
taking a place on the committee will
enable you to start networking with
industry and build your skills organising
and managing people.
Lectures usually take place on
Thursday evenings, and aim to provide
speakers of relevance to all subject
areas - check out our Facebook
page or follow us on Twitter for more
information. If you have any bright
ideas for speakers post a message on
our Facebook wall to let us know.
harperforum
@forum_harper
OFF-ROAD CLUB
During a bout of poor weather and
floods members of the off-road club
were on an unofficial trip to the Lakes,
where they planned to spend the
weekend “green-laning” – driving
along unsurfaced roads on which
vehicles are permitted, but which are
difficult or impossible for normal cars
to use. In five Land Rovers, they had
planned to take in about 100 miles of
different lanes, but thanks to the floods
managed just one lane – and only
after they had spent more than four
hours rescuing fellow drivers and even
stepping in to avoid a wedding being
ruined.
One of the drivers rescued was
Zoe Dixon. She took to Facebook to
thank the helpful students, writing: “Just
wanted to say a huge thank you to all the lads
and lasses from your uni who are up in the
Lakes... you were all amazing, helping not just
us but many more who were stranded in the
floods today inWindermere!”
“It’s all part of off-roading,” explained
club member Jack Thorman. “If you spot
another Land Rover or car broken down, you
see if you can help get them going”.
When not doing good deeds to
help the general public, club members
can be found taking part in various off-
road activities on campus and around
the UK, including training in various off-
road skills such as winching, recovery,
navigation and training in basic first
aid. You don’t need to have your
own off-road vehicle to join, the club
has their own challenge truck, and
Harper Adams has its own 4x4 track on
campus for club members to use.
Full story: harper.ac.uk/flood-rescue
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‘’Coming to Harper is the
best decision I have ever
made - I’ve made friends for
life and made so many great
memories here.’’
Richard Fraser, Business Management
with Marketing

ALL-WEATHER SPORTS PITCH
The large all-weather sports pitch
can be used for football, hockey and
netball with the ability to host multiple
sports at the same time. It can also
be booked out by students when
there are no programmed events and
is regularly in use at weekends and
in the evenings for anything from a
quick kickabout to a full team training
session.
MULTI-GYM
Open daily and featuring modern
cardiovascular equipment including
treadmills, cross trainers, rowers and
stepper machines along with free
weights and resistance training area.
Speak to the Harper Fitness team
about your individual goals and
our trained staff can help you with
a personal plan to achieve your
ambitions: harper.ac.uk/gym
SPORTS HALL
Regularly used for training, including
the bleep test and circuit training, the
hall can be booked for badminton,
basketball and netball - just some of
the sports on offer.
&SPORTS LEISURE
Harper Adams has a great range of sports facilities - on the outdoor
side we have two football pitches and three rugby pitches, one of which
is floodlit for the unmissable night fixtures.We also have a full-sized
cricket pitch and bowling green, all maintained by our award-winning
grounds team.
Harper Adams has a floodlit artificial pitch suitable for hockey and football, and
boasts its own shooting ground located just off the main campus. There’s also a
large sports hall with basketball hoops and markings for multiple sports, a sprung
floor dance studio with ballet barre as well as two squash courts and a well
stocked gym. All these facilities mean there are plenty of options for students to get
involved in a variety of sports.
As we’re getting more diverse students coming to Harper Adams, we’re helping to
set up different groups and one-off events around people’s interests, from ballet
and tap dance to taekwondo and racketball. Whatever your interest, we can help
you get something going.
Andy Jefferies
Student Services Officer for Sports, Societies and Participation
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CRICKET PITCH
Taking pride of place in
front of the Main Building,
the pitch is maintained
by the grounds team who
also provide practice nets
for teams.
DANCE STUDIO
The Faccenda dance and
fitness studio is host to a
variety of different classes.
including Zumba, yoga,
Pilates, salsa, and legs,
bums and tums.
SHOOTING GROUND
Clay shooting is one of
the most popular sporting
activities on campus.
The shooting ground has
remote operated traps
and double traps.
SQUASH COURTS
We have two squash
courts which feature an
elevated viewing area for
those who want to watch
or get a taste for the sport.
SWIMMING POOL
Open from March to
October the heated
outdoor pool is free to
access. What better way
to start the day than a
few lengths in the pool?
WE ARE Harper Adams

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HARPER.AC.UK/sport
MULTI-USE
GAMES AREA
Two new MUGAs
(pictured above)
provide for a
variety of sports,
including tennis,
5-a-side football
and basketball. Both
courts are floodlit,
allowing use all year
round. The areas are
separately enclosed
with rebound
fencing, complete
with integrated goals
and surfaced with
a ‘sand dressed’
multi-use artificial turf.
They are free to use
and available on a
first-come, first-served
basis.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS
Most sporting events take place on Wednesday
afternoon. If you’re not playing why not come
and support one of our teams? There’s always
a great atmosphere on the sidelines, with a
pitch side bar and BBQ laid on by the RAG
committee, and the action is occassionally
accompanied by our resident bagpiper!
SPORTS REVIEW
Harper Adams is known for being a dominant
force in two sports: rugby and shooting. Our
rugby 1st team has enjoyed an unparalleled
winning streak spanning two seasons and a
promotion, putting weight behind our claim
of punching well above our weight in sporting
contests. Shooting is almost second nature to
a lot of our students, and with a three-year
unbeaten record in the BUCS (British University
and College Sport) leagues, as well as
numerous other titles, it’s no wonder places on
the top team are hotly contested.
What a lot of people may not know about
Harper Adams is that we’ve got a lot more
going on than just rugby and shooting! We have
both men’s and women’s football, hockey and
two extremely competitive netball teams. The
best thing about sport here is that there are
always two aspects to it; the competitive and
the social side.
Students are made to feel welcome
regardless of skill level, and people who want
to play sport purely for the social or fitness side
are present across the board. Aside from BUCS
sport we also have clubs including ballet and
modern dance, rounders, taekwondo, archery
and motorsport.
Noteworthy achievements include:
• Three-year winning streak for shooting
team in BUCS league and currently ranked
number one
• GB Archery athlete Jacob Vick competing
in BUCS
• Women’s rugby: a surge in membership
and a strong start to the season
• Renewed support from Kuhn for key clubs
(rugby/hockey/shooting)
• Award-winning Harper Fitness volunteers
now accredited with British Weightlifting
certification
• Harper Adams ranked 9th
in the country
for Satisfaction for Sport (Which? University
Guide)

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WE ARE Harper Adams
Wes Udall is president of the Harper Adams
Rowing Club 2015/16. The Agriculture with
Animal Science student, from Warwickshire, has
been delighted with its growing popularity.
“The rowing club has only been established for two
years but is going from strength to strength and has seen
a huge jump in numbers with almost 60 active members.
Members range from beginner to seasoned rower, but all of
those willing to join in are able to get at least three hours of
time on the water with an experience cox or rower giving
all members a club to be proud of.
“The club has some big ambitions this year, looking
to compete in the remaining BUCS events as well as
competing at Henley’s Royal Regatta and in local regattas
in Shrewsbury and the surrounding areas.
“We are also looking forward to welcoming Lady
Margaret Hall College from Oxford in a return match
after we visited them at the beginning of the second
academic term.This meet was our first race last year
and so we are very grateful to LMH for continuing the
relationship this year and hopefully for years to come.
Wes, 20, is grateful to the wider community
for its support: “The rowing club has a permanent
base alongside those members from Pengwern rowing club
in Shrewsbury.This is a relationship that is extremely
important to us, not only for the use of their facilities and
the social side that they offer, but for their help, advice and
guidance whenever we need it.
“With the surge in numbers this year the club exec
has been hard at work organising daily outings for all
members as well as the usualWednesday night social where
members can get to know one another better and make
friends.
“I am extremely proud to be the president of this club
for its second year.We have a great group of students in
the club and helping to run it, which makes my job a little
easier. For those students coming to Harper in the future
I cannot encourage you enough to join Harper Adams
Rowing Club. It is a club that is full of energy and moving
forward constantly, ever-expanding our goals.”
TRY SOMETHING NEW!
University gives you great opportunities to try
out new sports, whether they are provided on
campus or available in the local area.
Third year student Harriet Tyler, from
Nottingham, has taken up the little-known sport
of horse vaulting since beginning her studies
and after just a year is an English champion!
The 21-year-old explains: “Vaulting is like
doing gymnastics on horseback.There are quite a few
teams across the UK that compete and although it is not
a common or well-known sport it is more popular abroad
with people regularly competing internationally. It is
a very good sport to do and you don’t really need any
experience to start; people of all ages compete and although
it is very different from riding it is lots of fun and keeps
you fit.
“I started about a year ago with the Shropshire
Vaulters who train atThe Perry, in Shrewsbury. We train
every week on our horse called Bear who we also take to
competitions.When learning you start on a barrel which
has a lunge roller with handles on it which is good to get
the feel for how it is on a horse without actually moving
anywhere.To start with you learn the compulsory moves,
including a basic seat, bench and leg swings at a walk,
which when competing shows the judge your level of
balance, flexibility, strength and coordination. Every one
at a competition has to do their compulsories before doing
their routine; as you go up the compulsories get harder and
go from walk to canter.”
Harriet, who is studying BSc (Hons) Animal
Health and Welfare, adds: “When competing there
are several different classes you can do from an individual,
to pairs, trio or squad (team) routines and these can
all be done at all levels starting from walk to pre-novice
(canter compulsories with walk routine) to novice (canter
compulsories and routine). It then starts getting to a
higher level and you can compete all over the country and
abroad.”
Harriet began with small competitions,
working her way up and seeing her position
on the scoreboards rise as she got more
experience and watched other competitors,
and her dedication was rewarded at the
English Championships when she got first place
for both her individual class and squad routine,
becoming English champion for her stage. She
is now training hard and hoping to compete at
pre-novice level next season.
MOTOSPORT
The Harper Adams
Motorsport Team
goes from strength
to strength and
competed in their first
rally in January 2016
at the Brands Hatch
Winter Stages.
See how the team
got started:
harper.ac.uk/
motorsport
Follow their progress
on social media
#HAmotorsport
HAMotorsport
@HAmotorsport
9th
Harper Adams ranked
9th
in the country for
Satisfaction for Sport
(Which? University Guide)

WOMEN’S RUGBY
Harper Adams women’s rugby club is on the
up, starting the 2015/16 season with some
impressive wins. Christine Lofthouse-Pratt, who
is a keen member, says: “It is a great team to be a
part of, both for making new friends and playing a very
enjoyable sport.Team spirit within the club is always very
high; whether we are winning or losing we go out as a
team to have fun and play a great game of rugby.”
The 20-year-old, from West Yorkshire, adds:
“Last season we finished 4th in the league, which is a
large improvement from the previous year.With our highest
intake of new members in the current season, all with
different strengths and talents we hope to improve even
further.
“We have a current BUCS team, where we had
our first match of the season againstWarwick University
winning 20-5 which has put the entire team in high spirits
for the rest of the season. During this match the majority
of the team had never played a rugby match before and
stepped up to the challenge and everyone performed at
their best.”
Christine, who is studying BSc (Hons)
Agriculture with Animal Science, concluded:
“Looking to the season ahead, the whole team is excited
to see what challenges we face and to overcome them as a
team.”
SKI AND SNOWBOARD
“People are always surprised when I say I ski all year
round,” says Claire Robertson-Bennett, the
university’s Publications Officer, and editor
of this magazine. “But here in Shropshire we are
very lucky to have a dry ski slope at Madeley Ski and
Snowboard Centre.”
The outdoor facility, just a 20-minute drive
from campus, is busy year-round, offering
classes for all ages and abilities, from beginners
to seasoned pros, to those brushing up rusty
skills in time for their holidays. There are also
recreational sessions where you can ski freely
without any instruction.
“The dry slope is obviously not the same as skiing on
snow,” says Claire. “But it’s really enjoyable and very
sociable. It’s brilliant for building up your skills so that
when your ski holiday arrives you are confident and can
enjoy every moment of your precious lift-pass!”
The Students’ Union organises an annual
holiday for skiers, usually in January, which is
always competitively priced and a highlight
of the year for many. In between times, if you
have a yearning for the real white stuff, just 40
minutes away you’ll find the Snowdome, at
Tamworth, where you can ski, snowboard, ice
skate, toboggan and swim.
TALENTED TABBY
Harper Adams student Tabitha Bentley secured
the chance to train with Olympic showjumpers
when she won a national equestrian
competition.
Tabby Bentley, 20, of Ripley, near
Harrogate, won Countryside Live’s prestigious
Search for a Talented Show Jumper
competition.
“I had to fill out an entry form explaining about
mine and my pony, Jordie’s, history together and why we
deserved to win the competition.All the entries were sent
to Olympic showjumpers Graham andTina Fletcher, for
them to choose 40-50 riders to jump at the Countryside
Live.”
Tabby, who has been riding since she was a
young child, had entered the competition twice
before with Jordie, a Welsh Section D pony, and
once with a different horse.
She added: “I could not fault Jordie’s
performance. He jumped flawlessly in the preliminary
round and the final. Sometimes he can be difficult and
hard to control but there was none of that. He knew it was
important and he likes to play to the crowd.
“Five years ago he was in my aunt’s riding school
then he was given to me whilst I finished my GCSEs as a
pony you can just bring out the field and he’ll do the job
you ask. He has done exactly that for me and I couldn’t
ask anymore of him! I’ve never had a partnership with a
horse quite like it.
“Winning the talented showjumper gives me the
opportunity to have some first class training with two
Olympians.To win on home-turf inYorkshire was even
better.”
Judge Graham Fletcher said: “The standard
has been incredibly high; it’s a very good competition.
Tabby rode really well – she thought about what I said
and acted on it.What we try to do is find someone who has
talent, and someone who can improve, and she had both of
those qualities.”
Tabby is a third year Rural Enterprise and
Land Management student, currently on her
placement year in industry, working as an
Estates Advisor for Yorkshire Water.
HARPER.AC.UK/sport
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Claire skiing in Sauze
D’Oulx
Tabby with Jordie

NEWPORT
The nearest town to Harper Adams,
Newport is a thriving market town
dating back to the 12th century. Its
distinctively wide main street is home
to independent and high street shops,
picturesque cobbled streets, award
winning floral displays, a wide range of
cafes and restaurants, supermarkets
and utilities.
TELFORD
Telford is one of the UK’s fastest
growing and most successful new
towns, yet its roots stretch back for
hundreds of years and you will find
plenty of local history in its thriving
market towns. At its heart, in the
modern town centre, is the ultra-
modern Southwater development
featuring a state of the art library,
IMAX cinema, ice rink, ten pin bowling,
Mecca bingo and Telford Town
Park with its 162 hectares of green
space, numerous play areas and its
aerial ropes and mini golf adventure
course. Its many restaurants and
café bars offer a selection of cuisines
from around the world including
rustic and traditional English, Indian,
Thai, Japanese, Italian, Portuguese
and Mexican. The Place theatre,
in Oakengates, has a packed
programme of shows and events.
IRONBRIDGE GORGE
Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the
incomparable Ironbridge Gorge. Along
with such monuments as the Acropolis,
the Taj Mahal and the Great Wall of
China, the beautiful and historic Gorge
has been classified as a World Heritage
Site since 1986. The area made a
unique contribution to the birth of the
Industrial Revolution in the 18th century,
which had a worldwide impact, and
its fascinating history can be explored
through the ten award-winning
museums spread along the valley
beside the River Severn, spanned by
the world’s first iron bridge, erected
in 1779. Walking, cycling, canoeing,
bus – there are so many ways to enjoy
Ironbridge’s stunning scenery and
history. A short drive from Ironbridge
you will find the picturesque market
town of Much Wenlock, and the
sixteen-mile escarpment of Wenlock
Edge, probably Britain’s best fossil-rich,
natural feature.
STAFFORD
The county town of Staffordshire,
Stafford is well served by rail and road.
Its shopping centre features a variety
of high street and independent shops,
an art gallery, museum in the Ancient
High House, cafes, bars, restaurants,
cinema, theatre, and an attractive
park. Within a short drive of the town
you can explore its castle, marina,
Trentham Estate’s gardens and
Monkey Forest, Uttoxeter racecourse,
Shugborough stately home, and the
bike trails and woodland walks of
Cannock Chase.
SHREWSBURY
Shrewsbury’s imposing castle, abbey
and cobbled streets are a vivid
reminder of the county town’s history
– it is one of England’s finest medieval
towns, and birthplace of Charles
Darwin. Today, with its magnificent
floral displays, independent shops and
boutiques sitting alongside high street
stores, café bars, restaurants, and the
delightful Quarry Park, it is the perfect
place to while away a relaxed day.
A half-hour drive from Shrewsbury
you can explore the historic market
town of Church Stretton, at the heart
of the South Shropshire hills on the
English/Welsh border known as The
Marches. It is the first town in Shropshire
to be awarded ‘Walkers are Welcome’
status (places which have something
special to offer for walkers other than
simply being a fantastic place to come
and enjoy the great outdoors) and
holds its own annual Walking Festival in
June. Church Stretton is also an official
Fairtrade town.
FURTHER AFIELD
Why not experience some of the UK’s
most vibrant cities? Exploring from
Harper Adams is easy with excellent
road links – both the M54 and M6 are
less than 20 minutes’ drive away.
“At first glance Shropshire is full of contradictions - birthplace of the Industrial Revolution yet it’s an
unspoilt rural idyll.Two of the most beautiful medieval towns in England, yet one gave birth to every
skyscraper in the world (not forgetting one of the greatest thinkers of all time, Charles Darwin).The
other set the pace for the country’s Slow Food movement - if that in itself isn’t a contradiction.And a
small market town became the very inspiration for the modern Olympics.”
Shropshire Tourism
Approx1HrsDrive
Shropshire Hills
Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty
Shropshire Hills
Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty
Stiperstones
Commando Paintball and
Border Quad Trekking
Powis Castle
British Ironwork Centre
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
• Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/carding-mill-valley-
and-shropshire-hills/
• Haughmond Hill
www.forestry.gov.uk/haughmondhill
• Hawkstone Park Follies
www.hawkstoneparkfollies.co.uk
• Stiperstones
www.shropshirewalking.co.uk/activity-walks/
stiperstones.php
• The Wrekin
countryfile.com/days-out/wrekin-shropshire
SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES
• AMF Bowling – Shrewsbury
amfbowling.co.uk/our_centres/shrewsbury
• Commando paintball and quadtrekking
www.commandopaintball.com
• Cannock Chase
www.chasetrails.co.uk/xc/
• Go Ape Cannock Chase
goape.co.uk
• Lilleshall Sports Centre
www.lilleshallnsc.co.uk
• Tamworth Snowdome
www.snowdome.co.uk
• Telford Snowboard and Ski Centre
www.telford.gov.uk/a_to_z/service/56/
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&OUT ABOUT
WE ARE Harper Adams

A458
B5062
M54
M6
M6
M6 TOLL
M5
Approx 30 Mins Drive
The Wrekin
Haughmond Hill
Harper Adams
West Midland
Safari Park
Cannock ChaseCannock Chase
Carding Mill
Valley
The NEC
Wolverhampton
Grand Theatre
V Festival (Weston Park)
Oakengates
Theatre
Tamworth Snowdome
Lilleshall Sports Centre
Warped Paintball
Go Ape
Telford Ski Centre
Hack Green
Ludlow Castle
Attingham Park
Ironbridge Gorge
Acton Scott
Historic Working Farm
Bridgnorth Cliff Railway
Severn Valley
Railway
Shugborough Hall
RAF Museum
Cosford
Sunnycroft
Hawkstone Park Follies
Wroxeter
Roman City
Trentham Gardens
Shropshire Hills
Discovery Centre
Telford
Shrewsbury
Newport
Stafford
Birmingham
Bullring
Alton Towers
Drayton Manor
Hoo Farm
Trentham Monkey Forest
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• Telford High Ropes
www.closertotheedge.co.uk
• Telford Ice Rink
www.telford.gov.uk/icerink
• Telford Superbowl
www.tenpin.co.uk/telford/
• Warped Paintball and Action Adventure
www.warpedsports.com
SHOPPING AND ENTERTAINMENT
• Alton Towers
www.altontowers.com
• Bullring Birmingham
www.bullring.co.uk
• Cineworld – Shrewsbury/Telford (IMAX)
www.cineworld.co.uk
• Drayton Manor Theme Park
draytonmanor.co.uk
• Newport
www.shropshiretourism.co.uk/newport/
• Odeon Cinema – Telford
odeon.co.uk/fanatic/film_times/s27/
• Southwater, Telford
www.telford.gov.uk/southwater/
• Telford shopping centre
www.telfordshopping.co.uk
• Trentham Monkey Forest
www.monkey-forest.com
HERITAGE
• Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
www.actonscott.com
• Attingham Park
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/attingham-park/
• Bridgnorth Cliff Railway
www.bridgnorthcliffrailway.co.uk
• British Ironwork Centre
www.britishironworkcentre.co.uk
• Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker
www.hackgreen.co.uk
• Ironbridge Gorge
www.visitironbridge.co.uk
www.ironbridge.org.uk
• Ludlow Castle
www.ludlowcastle.com
• Powis Castle and Gardens
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/powis-castle/
• Royal Air Force Museum, Cosford
www.rafmuseum.org.uk
• Severn Valley Railway
www.svr.co.uk
• Shrewsbury Castle
www.shrewsburymuseum.org.uk
• Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
www.shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk
• Shugborough Hall
shugborough.org.uk
• Trentham Gardens
www.trentham.co.uk/trentham-gardens
• Wroxeter Roman City
www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/
wroxeter-roman-city/
MUSIC, THEATRE AND ART
• Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham
www.barclaycardarena.co.uk
• Birmingham Hippodrome
www.birminghamhippodrome.com
• Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery
www.bmag.org.uk
• Birmingham Symphony Hall
www.thsh.co.uk
• The NEC, Birmingham
www.necgroup.co.uk
• The Place, Oakengates Theatre
www.theplacetelford.com
• Theatre Severn – Shrewsbury
www.theatresevern.co.uk
• V Festival, Weston Park
www.vfestival.com
• Wolverhampton Arts and Museums
www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk
• Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
www.grandtheatre.info

You’ll make lifelong friends at
Harper Adams and most of these
friendships begin in your hall. There’s
always someone around to chat to,
and because you’re probably all
experiencing university life for the first
time you’ll have lots in common. The
cafes, main bar and lounge bar are
always buzzing. There are lots of clubs
and societies to join, sports galore, and
the SU makes sure your social calendar
is always full. The seeds of our infamous
Harper Spirit – the sense of belonging
and pride so familiar to our students –
are planted in halls.
HOW TO APPLY
Once you have been offered a place
to study at Harper Adams (conditional
or unconditional), have accepted this
offer on UCAS and put us as your first
choice you will be able to apply for on-
campus accommodation (you will not
be able to apply for accommodation
if we are your insurance choice).
Online applications will usually begin
in May; we will send details nearer the
time (check the website for further
information).
We make every effort to offer
on-campus residence to all first year
undergraduate and EFDP students. As
a condition of entry into the university
students are usually required to accept
their allocated accommodation.
Due to the high demand for on-
campus accommodation students are
encouraged to apply early because
rooms will be allocated on a first-come,
first-served basis. Later applicants may
be placed on a waiting list and/or
given appropriate assistance in seeking
off-campus accommodation.
You will be asked to select your
choice of accommodation in order
of preference. Whilst every effort will
be made to secure your first choice,
understandably this is not always
possible. The sooner you complete
your application the more likely it is
that you will be allocated your first
choice. Students with an established
need (e.g. students with a disability) will
be given priority on certain adapted
rooms so please ensure any needs are
declared at the application stage.
We aim to let you know, by email,
which accommodation you have
been allocated within four weeks of
receiving your application.
Join the official 2016 Freshers
Facebook group and we’ll let you
know when to apply, assist with any
problems, and once rooms have been
allocated you can use the group to
locate your hall neighbours! (see pg64)
TOP TIPS
Planning on bringing
a television? Don’t
forget you’ll need a TV
licence!
Don’t forget you’ll
need contents
insurance for all of your
belongings; there are
some great student
deals available.
Maximise space and
minimise clutter by
investing in under bed
storage!
Have you considered
joining a social
networking website?
It’s a great way to
meet your future hall
mates!
Self-catered? Don’t
forget your pots, pans,
plates and washing up
liquid!
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ACCOMMODATION
Finding the right place
to live is an important part of
settling in to university life. Our safe,
rural location provides a community where
students are never far away from a friendly face or a
helping hand.
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TOP TIPS ON INDEPENDENT LIVING
Enjoy. Despite being a new and
sometimes daunting experience,
it’s also a great one!
Be thoughtful: consider your
friends and neighbours.
A free shuttle bus is available to
take students into Newport in the
week, and Telford Town Centre
on Sundays.
Be active. Don’t spend all your
time in your room. Learn the art
of balancing work and social life.
Independent living = budgeting.
Take it easy on the finances!
Too noisy? Can’t concentrate?
Don’t work in your room, use the
Bamford Library and keep your
room as a social or private space.
Think ahead. What are you
going to need each day? By
this we mean money, clothing,
workload, etc.
If you’re ill, see the doctor
immediately. It’s FREE.
Don’t be pushed around unfairly
in your house/flat/hall. Stand your
ground and if needs be see your
Warden or Student Services.
WHAT WILL I NEED TO
BRING?
For a full check-list visit our website:
harper.ac.uk/accom
q Pillow/s, duvet and bed linen, bring
your favourite quilt cover, a rug, a
throw or two… create a home from
home!
q Clothes (inc waterproofs/coat/old
clothes) and label EVERYTHING!
q Wellies and good footwear
q Alarm clock
q Kettle and tea bags, etc so you
can make your new neighbours
(not to mention your uber-stressed
parents!) a cuppa as soon as you
arrive!
q Toiletries
q Laundry bag (large, no wires)
q Towels
q Lamp
q DJ/ball gown (check out those
charity shops!)
q Stationery
q Camera
q Some crazy dressing up stuff (more
choice in your local charity shops)
q Doorstop
q TV (and a licence)
q Music
q Extension lead
q Laptop/PC (although you’ll find
plenty of these in the library too)
q Glasses, plates, etc (and pots, pans
and cutlery if in self catered halls)
q Insurance for personal belongings –
shop around for student deals
q Posters and photos of your family,
friends and pets – they’ll be a
comfort as well as a good talking
point!
q Sports kit
q Toothbrush
DON’T BRING:
• Candles
• Standard refrigerator – these are
not permitted in bedrooms, you
can bring a cooler/mini-fridge
• Toaster (provided in hall kitchens).
Toasters in rooms can set off the fire
alarms
PROVISIONS FOR STUDENTS
WITH DISABILITIES
Harper Adams welcomes students
with disabilities and is committed
to providing an accessible and
supportive learning environment. Two
of our halls of residence currently have
lifts for ease of access, and several
rooms have been built specifically to
accommodate wheelchair users.
We are keen to meet the needs
of disabled students who may require
modifications in their room, such as
intercom systems, flashing lights on fire
alarms, and mechanical beds.
Whatever your disability, feel free
to contact the Learner Support Co-
ordinator who will be happy to discuss
your individual needs.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
The cost of your accommodation will
vary depending on the type offered:
en-suite accommodation is more
expensive than non en-suite rooms,
catered more costly than self-catered
and so on. Current costs can be found
on our website.
LIVING OFF-CAMPUS
After your first year you will most likely
live in privately owned off-campus
accommodation in Newport and the
surrounding area. To help with your
search the Accommodation Office
runs an online property search facility
listing many off-campus properties,
with landlord contact details.
KEY FACTS
Security
Our rural setting helps students feel
less vulnerable than city living. As well
as round the clock security, campus-
wide CCTV, and card entry systems
in every hall, living on a small, lively
campus is like being part of one big
Neighbourhood Watch scheme.
On-campus halls
• Weekly laundry service (with
clothes washed and shirts pressed)
(excludes laundry self-service halls)
• Coin operated laundry facility
located at Leverhulme and Jerman
halls. Live view: harper.ac.uk/laundry
• Communal areas and room-
cleaning service
• Wireless or wired internet access
(depending on hall)
• Convenient location, no more than
five minutes walk from any part of
campus
• Support from live-in student wardens
• Support from staff resident on
campus
• Parking/secure cycle storage
• Heating and electricity
Catered accommodation includes
three meals per day Mon-Fri, with
a pay as you go service available
at weekends – and throughout the
week – for all students to use. Halls also
feature a communal kitchen equipped
with refrigerator, microwave, kettle and
toaster.
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BOUGHEY
Fees are based on an annual charge for 36 weeks accommodation, and are payable in three equal instalments, one per term. All accommodation is subject
to a £300 deposit payable on or before registration day. The deposit will be refundable, less any deductions for damages, at the end of your tenancy. The
most up-to-date costs can be found on our website: harper.ac.uk/accom
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Halls:
2016/17 charge: £3,672
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MEET the STAFF
Harper Adams is a close-knit community working together to help you achieve your
full potential. Our students are supported not just by the academic staff that teach
them, but by many other departments and staff who help them to learn, research and
live independently.
STUDENT life
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WE ARE Harper Adams
MEET… LAURA HARPER
Laura (pictured above) is the Head of the seven-
strong department, based in the Faccenda
student centre.
• The best part of my job: “Welcoming new students
to the university each year.”
• An interesting fact about me: “I once shared
a cheese and tomato sandwich withTommy from the
Wurzels.”
• My best advice to you: “Read your emails – we all
get junk email but those from members of staff include
important information, so remember to check them at
least once a week.”
MEET… ANDREA WHALLEY
As the university’s Student Financial Support Officer
Andrea is the person to go to for help with money
matters.
• The best part of my job: “Helping those students
with student finance problems get sorted and eventually
get paid.”
• An interesting fact about me: “I love 90s indie
music and my favourite bands areThe Stone Roses and
The Charlatans.”
• My best advice to you: “Make sure you complete
all your paperwork fully and submit it on time!”
REGISTRY (ADMISSIONS)
When you are applying to Harper Adams this will be the team you deal with most – please don’t
hesitate to give us a call if you need any advice about courses or how to apply. They deal with
applications for courses and student finance, and help you to register when you arrive with us in
September. The team also arranges interview afternoons for applicants, manages student records,
can guide students who wish to transfer, postpone or withdraw, and manages the sponsorship of
international students requiring a visa.

MEET… JOANA DA SILVA
Joana is Assistant Student Services Manager. She
moved from her home country of Portugal to
Wales on a study exchange and liked it so much
she decided to transfer her studies, later moving
to Shropshire. Managing student accommodation
and helping students with any problems they have
are two of her main roles.
• The best part of my job: “Enabling students to
achieve their potential.”
• An interesting fact about me: “I love English
proverbs but can never get them in the right order, which
is a source of amusement for both staff and students.”
MEET… ANDY JEFFERIES
Sporty Andy is our Student Services Support Officer.
It’s his job – and his pleasure – to help students
make the most of their free time through sport,
clubs and societies.
• The best part of my job: “Seeing students achieve,
enjoying sports and pastimes and gaining new skills.”
• An interesting fact about me: “I am a nationally
recognised 4th degree Black Belt instructor, umpire and
grading examiner in ITFTaekwon-Do.”
• My best advice to you: “Get involved, try
something new and remember that everyone has to start
somewhere, so why not here and now?”
MEET… CLAIRE EDMONDS
Claire is a Student Support Officer, specialising in
student accommodation amongst other things.
• The best part of my job: “Interacting with students
and helping them make the most of their time at Harper
Adams.”
• An interesting fact about me: “In 2013 I went to
the Arctic circle, with a team of writers and illustrators.
This was to do research for a book about the Northern
Lights, to which I contributed both fiction and non-
fiction.The book has since been published.”
• My best advice to you: “Make the most of
university; you do a lot of changing and the journey is
as important as the end result of obtaining your degree.
Work hard, and make memories whilst you do.”
MEET… BARRY WATKINS
Barry is the Bar Manager and can be found in his
office in the Welly Inn, next to the Main Bar.
• The best part of my job: “Ensuring everyone has a
good time in the bars.”
• An interesting fact about me: “The actor Martin
Shaw (Professionals, Judge John Deed, and Inspector
George Gently) is my second cousin!”
• My best advice to you: “Work hard, play hard, and
enjoy your time here - it will soon pass!”
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STUDENT SERVICES
The Student Services team deal with accommodation, health and wellbeing, sports and societies,
finance, entertainment and any problems you may have during your time with us. They work closely
with the Students’ Union, academics, and departments such as Learner Support. A team of wardens
also work with Student Services – these are final year students who live in halls of residence and
support the students living there, offering first aid and general assistance for student problems.
“Don’t
ignore
problems –
face them
head on,
share them
with others
and ask for
help if you
need it.”
Joana da Silva
Assistant Student
Services Manager
Amanda Price works on
the reception desk in
Faccenda student centre.
Amanda can help you
with all sorts of enquiries,
and you pick up your
student post from here.

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BAMFORD LIBRARY
The library is at the heart of the campus in more
ways than one. With around 43,000 books, 2,000
print journals, 44,000 online journals and a range
of databases, it’s a hub of knowledge and
support from a dedicated team of librarians
and library assistants.
• It’s a great place to study with PCs, open
plan areas and study rooms – and great
views of the sports fields!
• A helpful and easy to use library website
includes the ‘Find It’ search box to look for
books and journals, how-to videos, study
skills and subject guides.
• Visit the Enquiry Desk where a librarian
can help you find information for your
assignments and how to reference them,
tips on researching, and how to get the
most from your library.
• At the Welcome Hub you can buy
stationery and get advice on finding books
and journals, using the library website,
printing and photocopying and ordering
inter-library loans.
• The Service Desk can help you with IT-
related problems.
The Kaldi Café is warm, welcoming and has a
great selection of drinks and study snacks.
MEET… MATT BRYAN
You’ll come across librarian Matt (pictured above)
on the Enquiry Desk, where he can help you with
your research, but he also works behind the scenes
to catalogue books and ensure they’re easy to
find on the system, works with academic staff on
reading lists, and marketing the library’s services.
• The best part of my job: “Interacting with students
and helping to answer their questions.”
• An interesting fact about me: “I worked at
Harper Adams for five years then disappeared into thin
air before reappearing last September. It was so cunning
some people weren’t even aware I’d gone!”
• One piece of advice I’d give to students:
“Listen to a hearty dose of psychedelic garage rock on a
daily basis. It’s not only good for the brain but also the
soul!”
MEET… EMMA WHITNEY
“You’ll most likely find me giving advice on theWelcome Hub,
hidden among the book shelves, or upstairs with our journal
collection,” says library assistant Emma, who is also a
first aider, orders stationery, and responsible for the
library’s social media updates.
• The best part of my job: “Talking to and helping
students. I love it when I can help solve a query – either
through my own knowledge or by passing a student on to
the relevant person.Also, you’re all really fascinating –
it’s great hearing about your assignments and projects.”
• An interesting fact about me: “I’m a 2nd Dan in
Shotokan Karate.Though I am a lapsed karateka!”
Harper Adams Library
@HarperAdamsLibr
“Just get
involved in
everything.
I did when I
was a student,
and I’m so
grateful. Every
club, activity,
placement, trip
– go for it!”
Emma Whitney
Library assistant
Welcome Hub
Enquiry Desk
Open plan study area
WE ARE Harper Adams | MEET the STAFF

LEARNER SUPPORT
Students all have different learning
needs, from engineers struggling
with maths to those with disabilities
or learning difficulties. The friendly
Learner Support team helps students
learn study skills such as report and
essay writing or exam techniques, and
improve your maths skills. They provide
a dyslexia screening and assessment
service and support for those with
dyslexia and other specific learning
differences. The team also advise and
help students with disabilities, from long
term medical conditions and physical
disabilities to mental health conditions
or hearing/visual impairment.
MEET… JANE REEVES
Jane is an Academic Guidance Tutor
who works with students to improve their
study skills.
• The best part of my job: “Helping
students make sense of assignments and
encouraging them to ensure attention to
detail in their work to maximise their marks.”
• An interesting fact about me: “I have
danced with a ladies morris dancing team,
Wrekin Havoc.”
• My best advice to you: “Make sure you
get the balance right between work and play,
revise thoroughly before exams, know your
‘stuff’ and you will do well. Use the support
available and always remember ‘the only
stupid question is the one you don’t ask!’”
MEET… JANE HILL
Jane manages the Learner Support
department.
• The best part of my job: “Seeing
students succeed.”
• An interesting fact about me: “I
worked inTanzania breeding rabbits as part
of a livestock development project for local
people to enable them to keep rabbits for
meat.”
• My best advice to you: “Be open
to new opportunities during your time at
Harper Adams.”
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CAREERS
It’s never too soon to start thinking about your future career. The Careers
Department, based in the Faccenda student centre, welcomes students at every
stage of their uni life, from Freshers looking for part-time jobs or ways to develop
skills and improve their CVs to final years looking for a graduate job.
PLACEMENT TEAM
Each academic subject area has its
own dedicated placement manager
who will support you in finding a
placement job, visit you while you are
in the workplace and is just an email
away if you need advice. They are
supported by placement officers who
work with employers and help students
to apply for jobs.
MEET… KATHY SMITH
Placement Officer Kathy gives one-to-
one placement guidance to students,
helping with their CVs and applications,
advertising employers’ vacancies on our
website, coordinating job interviews,
helping to organise the annual careers
and placement fair and looking after
students before, during and after their
placement.
students with job applications and seeing
them secure placements as a result of this,
then hearing about their experiences when
they return a year later.”
• An interesting fact about me: “I used
to rescue rabbits and had three pet pigs. I’ve
seen the Sex Pistols live in London! I know
that’s two facts…”
• My best advice to you: “Make the most
of your placement year; this is an opportunity
to learn such a lot and make valuable
contacts. Think of it as a year-long interview
and do your best to impress the whole year
through!”
MEET… MARIA SIMPSON
Maria manages the careers service at
Harper Adams, organising the huge
annual careers and placement fair,
liaising with employers and giving
students careers advice.
and guiding students to understand career
openings and opportunities. Seeing the
success of students.”
• An interesting fact about me: “I have
helicoptered over the Grand Canyon!”
• My best advice to you: “Have self-
belief that you can achieve your goals. Get
organised and seek careers guidance early.”
MEET… CLAIRE TOOGOOD
Claire is a careers advisor to
undergraduate students and also works
with postgraduate students as a personal
development planning advisor.
• The best part of my job: “When a
student gets in touch to say they got the job
they wanted. It never fails to make my day!”
• An interesting fact about me: “The
first time I flew in an aeroplane I also
jumped out of it (with a parachute…)”
• My best advice to you: “Make the
most of all the opportunities that will come
your way at Harper Adams. You’ll meet new
people, gain new experiences, and learn new
things – and have a great time doing it!”
ESTATES AND FACILITIES
If you’ve visited us on an open day you’ll probably have noticed the huge lawn
in front of Main Building, beautiful floral displays, lack of litter and well maintained
buildings. This is all thanks to the hard working estates and facilities teams.
MEET… MARK HALL
Mark heads up the Grounds Team which looks after 18 acres of our estate and 22 acres
of woodland, as well as assisting with 800 acres of farmland. He has worked at the
university for 35 years, and was awarded a British Empire Medal for services to land-
based higher education and the National Vegetable Society. Apart from appreciating
his team’s work on the campus’s gardens and woodland, you may come across Mark
through his teaching work, delivering vocational skills such as dry stone walling, hedge
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James and Liz in Graze Café
CATERING
Food, glorious food … if you enjoy a
hearty meal in good company (and
who doesn’t) you’ll be right at home
here. We have three venues offering
food on campus: the main Dining
Hall, Graze Café in Faccenda, and
Kaldi Café in the library. Those living
in catered halls enjoy three meals a
day Monday to Friday, while at the
weekend during term time Graze Café
is open 10am-4pm. We also have a
convenience store on site for buying
snacks and basic essentials.
MEET… LIZ PYE
Liz is a Catering Supervisor and can most
often be found in Graze Café.
• The best part of my job: “Enjoying
having a laugh with students.”
• An interesting fact about me: “I am a
qualified butcher.”
• My best advice to you: “Always try to
enjoy what you are doing – life’s too short
not to.”
MEET… JAMES CHAPMAN
Acorn Award-winner James is one of our
team of talented chefs turning out tasty
food for hungry students and staff, from
soup to chicken tikka to a full roast with
all the trimmings.
• The best part of my job: “Being able to
be creative and every day is different.”
• An interesting fact about me: “I love
to travel: work hard, play hard.”
• My best advice to you: “Respect others
in the way you want to be respected yourself,
and live life to the full:YOLO.”
DOMESTIC SERVICES
Ours may be a small campus but with
more than 800 student bedrooms,
toilets, kitchens, teaching rooms, staff
offices and guest suites, the Domestic
Services staff are always busy. They
also provide a weekly laundry service
for students in catered halls. We all
think they do a sterling job!
MEET… KAREN HOLDEN
Karen makes sure the library and C Block
teaching rooms are clean and sparkling,
though in her years at Harper Adams she
has also cleaned halls of residence and
worked in catering.
• The best part of my job: “My work
keeps me fit and the students keep me young
at heart – what more could I want?”
• An interesting fact about me: “I
have been body-boarding, white water
rafting, abseiling, mountain biking and rock
climbing but I am scared silly of the rides at
AltonTowers – work that one out!”
SHOW EVENTS
The Shows and Events team, part of the
university’s Marketing and Communications
department, visits a large number of agricultural
shows and technical events across the country
each year. Along with members of the Shows
and Events team, our #HarperOnTour trailer is
usually manned by a university academic and
a student ambassador. This gives potential
students and their families the chance to chat
to a broad range of representatives from the
university. The trailer is always stocked with
lots of information to aid potential students
in their decision-making process. We always
have a fun activity taking place on the stand.
For 2016 we will be running the Ultimate Edible
Bug Challenge, so when we are in your area,
come and have a go… if you’re brave enough!
MEET… SARAH SWINNERTON
Sarah is our Marketing Officer for Shows and
Events, booking the shows that we attend, making
sure everything is well organised before the events,
that we have a team of friendly and helpful staff
to represent the university and that everything runs
smoothly during the shows.
• The best part of my job: “I get to travel all over the
UK meeting potential students, alumni and industry
contacts.”
• An interesting fact about me: “I spent 13 years
as a journalist and news editor for the fifth biggest-
selling regional evening newspaper in Britain.”
• My best advice to you: “Choosing the right uni is
an extremely important decision.You will be spending
the next three or four years there so make sure you visit
every campus so you can make an informed decision.”
MEET… ANNABELLE GARDNER
Annabelle is a Harper Adams student and is
spending her placement year working in the
Marketing and Communications department as
our Marketing Assistant.
• The best part of my job: “Going out to shows and
events, meeting and talking to new people.Another great
part of my job is helping out with behind the scenes
marketing activity, such as Radio 1 broadcasting live
from the SU bar and bringing along Ed Sheeran and
Jamie Lawson as special guests.”
• An interesting fact about me: “My middle name
is Gigi but no one believes me and demands to see my
passport thinking that it is a joke!”
• My best advice to you: “Take every opportunity
that comes your way and seek out new opportunities.
You are only young once and with that comes so many
opportunities.At Harper Adams there will be lots of trips
to companies and important talks to get involved with,
so always make the effort and be proactive.Also, don’t
feel the need to be doing what everyone else is doing or
what other people think is right. Do what makes you
happy.”
“Never be
afraid to ask
questions if
you don’t
understand
something or
need advice.
We members
of staff are
here to help
you grow and
succeed.”
Karen Holden
Domestic Services
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Harper Adams University is situated
just outside Newport in Shropshire, off
the B5062 from Newport to Shrewsbury
(Postcode for SatNav: TF10 8NB).
Telford Central is the closest
mainline station to Harper Adams, but
you could also get the train to Stafford
or Shrewsbury if more convenient. You
will be able to get a taxi from any of
these stations to the campus.
Birmingham Aiport is the closest
airport to Harper Adams. There is a
regular train service from Birmingham
International to Telford Central.
www.birminghamairport.co.uk
LOCAL BUS SERVICES
Arriva runs a bus service (519) between
Shrewsbury and Newport which stops
in Edgmond near to the campus. Buses
run approximately every two hours
from around 7am to 6pm, Monday to
Saturday. Full details and timetable
can be found on the Arriva website:
harper.ac.uk/arriva519
Arriva also run a regular bus
service (5/5A) between Telford and
Stafford, stopping at the Newport
Bus Interchange, running Monday to
Sunday: harper.ac.uk/arriva5
CYCLING
Cycling is a great way to
get around the local area,
and it keeps you fit! With Newport
town centre only 2.4 miles from the
campus, there’s easy access to many
supermarkets and shops. There are
cycle storage pods available to hire on
campus to keep your bike safe.
Those who are a bit more
adventurous can go mountain biking
at Cannock Chase, the Wrekin or
Haughmond Hill. Slightly further afield is
Eastridge Woods near Minsterley and
the Long Mynd in South Shropshire, an
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
mtb-shropshire.co.uk/trails
BIKE HIRE
Harper Adams runs a bike hire scheme
for all students. Bikes may be hired for
a minimum of one week to a maximum
of one term. As well as a Giant CRS 4.0
bike (or similar) you will be provided
with a cycle helmet, padlock, lights,
cycle safety booklet and a key for a
storage locker, if required. There is a
small hire charge and you need to
provide a £50 deposit which will be
refunded on return of the bike and
accessories in a good clean condition.
We also run a number of free Cycle
Proficiency Courses in
conjunction with the cycle
team at Telford Wrekin Council.
harper.ac.uk/bikehire
PARKING
The campus has lots of free parking for
students. However, it can get very busy
at certain times of the year so you may
want to check out the shuttle bus and
cycling options.
The campus car parks are divided in to
zones and students should only park in
their designated zone:
harper.ac.uk/zones
FREE BUS SERVICES
Harper Adams provides a free shuttle
bus service between the campus and
Newport which runs Mon-Fri between
07:45 and 18:30, with buses running
every 15-20 minutes.
We also run a free weekend
minibus service to Newport (on
Saturdays) and the Telford Town
Centre (on Sundays).
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TRAVEL
YOUR NEAREST...
Train station
Telford Central
10 miles
Stafford
15 miles
Shrewsbury
16 miles
Airport
Birmingham
48 miles
Manchester
58 miles
Liverpool John Lennon 64 miles
East Midlands
66 miles
HARPER
ADAMS UN
IVERSITY
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FOOD DRINK
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I have kept in mind a student budget
and opted for a recipe that is relatively
cheap to make.
INGREDIENTS
500g white or wholemeal bread
500g/1lb 2oz mixed dried fruit
85g mixed peel
1½ tbsp mixed spice
600ml milk
2 large eggs
140g light brown sugar
100g butter, melted
2 tbsp demerara sugar
Optional
zest 1 lemon
METHOD
1. Tear the bread into a large mixing
bowl and add the fruit, peel and
spice.
2. Pour in the milk, then stir or
scrunch through your fingers to mix
everything well and completely
break up the bread.
3. Add eggs, brown sugar and lemon
zest. Stir well, then set aside for 15
mins to soak.
4. Heat oven to gas mark
4/180°C/160°C fan.
5. Butter and line the base of a 20cm
non-stick square cake tin (not one
with a loose base).
6. Stir the melted butter into the
pudding mixture, tip into the tin,
and then scatter with demerara.
7. Bake for 1½ hrs until firm and
golden, covering with foil if it starts
to brown too much.
8. Turn out of the tin and strip off the
paper.
9. Cut into squares and serve warm
- yum!!
Cook for each other
This could work out well for you if you’re
not yet a master chef! Some people
like cooking; others don’t… use this to
your advantage!
Create a rota
Reduce the amount of times you have
to wash up! Rotas are great for sharing
the cooking and washing up.
Buy your food together
Save money by doing your food shop
together and splitting the cost – buying
in bulk is cheaper and there is less
wasted food chucked away.
Put a radio in your kitchen
If you don’t like spending time cooking
this will help.
If you’re going to do any of the above
- make sure you get on well with
your housemates! Sharing can cause
arguments, particularly if one person
eats more than another or doesn’t
wash up as much as the other.
Keep your kitchen clean
It’s common sense, but it’s amazing
how few students actually manage
this! #Grim
Josh’s
BREAD PUDDING
TIPS FOR THE
KITCHENWe offer a great range of eateries, from cosy cafés to student restaurants with an
extensive and imaginative menu providing great value and using a selection of
ingredients grown by us or sourced locally. Every effort is made to cater for special
diets, particularly allergies - our professional and dedicated chefs will create a
bespoke menu to suit your specific requirements.
All our outlets have wireless internet access to allow students to socialise and
work in the same space.
We are a Fairtrade university
Harper Adams assigns great importance to the University’s
role within the international community through the
Fairtrade mark guarantee. Catering Services’ commitment
to Fairtrade has led to Harper Adams being awarded
Fairtrade Status.
CAFÉS AND RESTAURANTS

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This is one of the simplest and most rewarding
recipes out there, and perfect for culinary
novices and gastronomes alike. You can
substitute the chorizo for whatever you like;
other favourite variations of mine include
diced bacon and artichoke hearts (which you
can buy in a can from most supermarkets),
or why not throw in some pulled pork? It’s
also marvellous left plain with just cheese and
tomato. This is the ultimate comfort food and
food hug (aka a fug), so enjoy!
INGREDIENTS
70g of plain flour
70g of butter
1/2 pint of full fat milk
225g of grated cheese (50g for sauce and 175g
for the top. I use a mix of mature cheddar and
red Leicester)
200g of macaroni
1 large tomato sliced (discard both ends to
avoid chewy bits)
Optional
200g of finely chopped chorizo
SERVES
4
METHOD
1. Preheat the oven at gas mark 6, electric
200°C or fan 180°C.
2. Cook the macaroni according to the
packet instructions, drain and return to a
large pot.
3. Gently melt the butter in a saucepan and
slowly whisk in the plain flour over a medium
heat, continue to stir for a further minute or
two.
4. Gradually add the full fat milk and stir in
until it is a nice consistency - not too thin
and not too thick.
5. Add 50g of the grated cheese to the sauce
and add the chorizo.
6. Pour the sauce over the cooked macaroni
and mix well.
7. Place mixture into a rectangle 24cm pie
dish - I use my trusty Falcon enamel tin.
8. Slice large tomatoes and place on top and
cover with the rest of the grated cheese.
9. Place in the pre-heated oven for around
30 minutes or until the top is bubbling and
done to your liking.
10. Serve with sliced beans or whatever greens
you fancy.
Charlotte’s
CHORIZO MACARONI
CHEESE
ON AVERAGE
CATERING
SERVE MORE
THAN 1,200
MEALS A DAY
1,200

LET’S KEEP IN LOCAL
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INGREDIENTS
Vegetables
1 onion
1 carrot
2 sticks of celery
6 mushrooms
Clove of garlic
½ courgette
6 mint leaves
Small sprig of parsley
1 red chilli
Spices
2 teasp ground coriander
1 teasp ground cumin
1 teasp paprika
1 teasp za’atar
1 teasp harissa paste (found in most
health food shops - optional)
½ teasp turmeric
½ teaspoon thyme
¼ teasp cinnamon
2 teasp white pepper
1 teasp sea salt
6 slices of brown bread made into
breadcrumbs
2 eggs, beaten
55g Crunchy Critters mealworms or
crickets (or a mix of each)
Sunflower oil (for frying)
SERVES
Makes six to eight patties
METHOD
1. Check the crickets (if using) for
any legs and remove as these are
a bit unpalatable – the odd one
or two won’t hurt! Place forty five
grams of the critters into a food
blender and pulse for two seconds
at a time until a finely chopped
consistency is achieved. Place into
a large mixing bowl along with the
bread crumbs and mix.
2. In the same food blender (no
need to wash) place all the
vegetables and fresh herbs and
process until finely chopped but
not puréed!
3. Heat a large frying pan and over
a low heat fry the vegetable
mixture stirring regularly for about
five minutes. Add the spices and
continue to cook for another five
minutes stirring regularly. Allow to
cool until cold enough to handle.
4. When the mixture is cool enough
to handle scrape into the mixing
bowl along with the insects and
breadcrumbs, using a wooden
spoon or your hands. Mix until well
combined.
5. Add the eggs and the last ten
grams of insects into the pattie mix
and stir well. When mixed form the
patties with your hands into small
burger sized portions about two-
three centimetres thick place on
an oiled tray.
6. Put the large frying pan back on
a medium heat, wait five minutes
to come to temperature, add a
tablespoon of sunflower oil and
carefully with a slotted fish slice
add the patties, beware of the hot
oil spitting. Fry for about four-five
minutes until golden then carefully
turn over and continue to fry for
another five minutes until a nice,
gold colour is achieved. They are
now ready to eat.
Enjoy these in pitta bread or wrap with
some crisp lettuce, tomatoes, black
olives and some yoghurt, or whichever
way you want!
Check out the Crunchy Critters website
for even more recipe ideas!
www.crunchycritters.com
Crunchy Critters’
CRICKET KOFTA PATTIES
Our catering team work hard to ensure that
provenance is kept at the heart of what we
do. We are committed to reducing the steps
between producer and plate, to ensure that
the food we serve is fresh, local, seasonal and
sustainable.
• Eggs are sourced from Oaklands Farm just
over 5 miles away.
• Milk and butter comes from Well’s Farm
Dairy only 13 miles away in Staffordshire.
• Cheese is locally sourced from Mr Moyden
Handmade Cheese based just over 5 miles
away.
• Bread is supplied by Trows Bakery just over
10 miles away.
• Even our chemical cleaning products are
sourced locally from Serchem Ltd just over
10 miles away.
WE HAVE A 70%
RECYCLING SCORE
FOR EVERYTHING
FROM GLASS TO
CARDBOARD AND
COOKING OIL
70%Mr Moyden’s
Wells Farm
Dairy
Oaklands Farm
Trows Bakery
Matthews
Butchers
SHROPSHIRE
AJ Edwards
STAFFORDSHIRE
Harper Adams
JUST SOME OF THELOCAL SUPPLIERSWE USE
Have you
taken the
ULTIMATE BUGCHALLENGE?See inside
front cover

YOUR ROOM
Q: Do the rooms in campus halls have
noticeboards?
A: Yes. Bring photos to cover your board, and
make your room homely. Boards are great
for pinning notes on when you’re revising in
the summer.
Q: Can I decorate my room with posters?
A: Yes, you can stick up what you like in your
room (within reason!), as long as it isn’t
permanent and doesn’t damage the walls.
White tack is recommended!
Q: What storage space is there in Halls?
A: Each hall is slightly different, but most rooms
have storage space under the beds, shelf
space, and obviously your wardrobe!
Check the website for typical floorplans.
Q: What kitchen facilities are there in catered
accommodation?
A: In Harris, Gloucester and Ward there is a
microwave, fridge, kettle and sink for the
weekends when you’re not eating in the
Dining Hall, as well as a table and a couple
of chairs. Some Flatt Road houses have a
more well equipped shared kitchen.
GENERAL
Q: What is the dress for freshers ball?
A: Girls: Dresses (long ones are not a good
idea as the bar floor can get messy and
your dress could be ruined), heels or wellies/
boots - footwear is personal preference,
but wellies are comfy and don’t look out of
place!
Boys: Black tie/smart/interesting shirts or
jackets
Q: Where is the nearest McDonalds?
A: The nearest McDonalds is at Donnington,
Telford and is roughly a 10 minute drive
from campus. Use your student card to get
a free burger or McFlurry when you buy a
value meal! Other fast food restaurants are
available! ;)
YOUR STUFF
Q: Is cooking equipment provided in Halls?
A: No. You have to bring your own!
Q: What is PAT Testing?
A: Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) is a
process by which electrical appliances are
routinely checked for safety. Ensure that
your appliances are PAT tested on arrival.
Q: Do I need a TV license?
A: If you have a TV or watch TV online, then
yes, you need to get a TV license in Halls.
Q: Do I need to tag all my clothes?
A: If you are going to use the laundry
service (which you should definitely take
advantage of!), then yes, label everything,
otherwise you’ll lose stuff.
Q: What should I bring with me?
A: Some things you might not have thought of:
Fancy dress (a must! This will be your staple
Wednesday night wear), Berocca (a life
saver on those mornings when you’re not
feeling so bright), bottle opener (you’d be
surprised how many people forget to bring
one), pack of cards (you will be popular!),
Twister (if you have it hanging around at
home, bring it! It’s a great icebreaker),
kettle (making everyone a cuppa is a
great way to make friends on the first
day), UHT milk (if you don’t have a mini
fridge in your room and want to make a
drink without leaving your room), Lemsip
(there’s no getting away from freshers’
flu!), coat hangers (these are not provided
and everyone forgets them), money box
(for loose change – you will build up quite
a collection), extension plug (with your
laptop, phone, light and everything else
you have you will probably need an extra
plug), mattress topper (for extra comfort;
these really do make a difference and are
well worth the money), opaque laundry
bag (unless you want everyone to see your
dirty washing?!), USB memory stick (you will
definitely need one of these at some point
during your studies).
ON CAMPUS
Q: Is there a cash machine on campus?
A: Yes - in the entrance to the Welly Inn is a
cash machine, although it does charge,
so get cash out when you’re in Newport
sometime!
Q: What parking is available on campus?
A: All student parking on campus is FREE!
When you first register you will be allocated
a parking badge, which determines where
you can park on campus. Stick to the
correct parking zones as you could get a
fine otherwise.
Q: Is there somewhere on campus I can buy
toothpaste?
A: Yes. There is a small, well stocked shop in
the Faccenda building selling everything
from sweets to toiletries.
GOT A QUESTION?
Everyone has questions
they’d like answered
before they start uni.
Hopefully we’ve answered
some of yours, but if
you’ve got more there
are loads of ways to get in
touch with us:
FACEBOOK Search for
‘Ask Harper Adams’.
Every year we set up
a Facebook group
specifically for freshers -
search for ‘Harper Adams
Freshers 2016’ to find the
‘official’ group.
OPEN DAYS We have
people on hand from all
departments to answer
any question you may
have:
harper.ac.uk/events
PROSPECTUS Want to know
more about our courses
and facilities? Check
out our undergraduate
prospectus or university
website:
www.harper-adams.ac.uk
ADMISSIONS Our
Admissions Department
will be able to help with
any course, finance or
UCAS related queries:
01952 815000
admissions@
harper-adams.ac.uk
STUDENT SERVICES Our
friendly Student Services
team can help with most
questions about campus
life, or will point you in the
right direction:
01952 815222
freshers@
harper-adams.ac.uk
TWITTER For all you
tweeters out there you
can always contact us via
our official Twitter channel:
@HarperAdamsUni
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