CTH 2020 UG

What happens now?

Nowyou’ve got your offer from Hartpury University, it’s time to start thinking about your next steps. The most important thing to decide is which university is the right choice for you – the one you will make your Firm choice in UCAS. We can help youwith that choice at your Offer-holder Day.

Book your Offer-holder Day

To help you decide that we’re the right fit for you, join us for your Offer-holder Day. Get a taste of student life as you attend subject sessions and chat to your lecturers and current students. 17 February 2020 – Equine students 19 February 2020 – Animal and Agriculture students 21 February 2020 – Sports students We recommend attending your Offer-holder Day. It’s the very best way to experience Hartpury. If you can’t make it, or if you’re making an application after these dates, visit www.hartpury.ac.uk/myday from the end of February to see your next available visit options.

Get priority accommodation booking at your Offer-holder Day

Book your place now www.hartpury.ac.uk/myday

Explore your accommodation

Would you like to live in halls of residence on our rural campus or in the heart of Gloucester city, just a short bus ride away? Start considering your options now. Booking opens on 1 March 2020 – you must make us your Firm UCAS choice to apply for accommodation. We guarantee Hartpury-managed accommodation in your first year, but we allocate rooms on a first-come, first-served basis. If you’re an international student, you’ll have guaranteed on-campus accommodation for the duration of your course.

Find your perfect pad www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-accommodation

Get your essentials sorted

Student finance It’s time to start planning your student finance. If you’re a home UK or EU student, here are your options: Your Tuition Fee Loan – covers the cost of your studies Your Maintenance Loan – pays for accommodation and food Bursaries and scholarships – a range of support packages which, unlike student loans, don’t need to be paid back Check our financial support packages www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-finance International students and visas If you’re joining us from outside the UK and EU, you’ll need to apply for your Tier 4 Visa. Check the visa guidance on our website www.hartpury.ac.uk/cth-international EU students and Brexit The UK Government announced in May 2019 that EU students starting a higher education course in England in 2020 will be eligible for home (UK) fee status for the duration of their course. For more information visit www.britishcouncil.org

Explore your online offer-holder hub

Find essential information in one handy place. From packing lists to playing sport, it’s your one-stop shop for #ComingtoHartpury2020.* Visit www.hartpury.ac.uk/cth

Join your Facebook group

Make friends, get your questions answered and feel confident about joining us in September 2020. Find your Coming to Hartpury University 2020 Facebook group and join the conversation.

*Subject to meeting the conditions of your offer

A note for parents and guardians

Going to university is a big step for every young person. Whether they’re moving into halls or living at home, they’re becoming independent, often for the first time. You can help them succeed by supporting them to take responsibility for their next steps. Help with budgeting, grocery shopping, cooking and using the washing machine! You’ll be helping your loved one to become the best learner, and ultimately adult, they can be. You’ll also get to spend valuable time with them before they begin their adult life. We’d love to see you at the Offer-holder Day. You’ll get your questions answered and find out about next steps. www.hartpury.ac.uk/myday

You can look forward to regular updates from us between now and September 2020 to help you get ready to join us. #ComingToHartpury2020

Key dates for your diary

Now Apply for student finance

You’ve applied to Hartpury and got your offer – brilliant news! Here’s what happens next.

If you’ve decided to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan and/or Maintenance Loan, go to Student Finance England, Northern Ireland or Wales to get started.

February 2020 Attend your Offer-holder Day

Check we’re right for you at your Hartpury Offer-holder Day. You’ll experience student life through workshops and talks. www.hartpury.ac.uk/myday

Make your choice

Once you’ve received all of your application decisions and knowwe’re the place for you, make us your Firm choice in UCAS. If your offer is Unconditional – congratulations! You’re #ComingtoHartpury2020.

March 2020 - Book your accommodation

Go to our website to make your application – remember, we must be your Firm choice in UCAS before you can apply. www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-accommodation

21 March 2020 Start your visa application

If you’re an international student and need a Tier 4 Visa to study in the UK, it’s time to get started on your application. www.hartpury.ac.uk/cth

April 2020 Apply for a bursary

Check our bursaries and scholarships for UK/EU students. www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-finance

5 May 2020 UCAS deadline

You must make your Firm choice in UCAS (if you received all of your decisions by 31 March). If you make us your Firm choice, providing you meet any offer requirements, you’ll have a guaranteed place at Hartpury in September.

Summer 2020 Your results – good luck!

You’ll get your A-level (13 August), BTEC, International Baccalaureate, SQA or City and Guilds exam results. Conditional offer? If you get the results you need, log into UCAS Track and check your place has been confirmed. Unconditional offer? You don’t need to do anything at this point. Your place has already been confirmed.

Not met your offer conditions? Don’t fret, you may still get a place with us through Clearing. Call us on +44 (0) 1452 702333

September 2020 #ComingToHartpury2020

Congratulations, you’ve done it! We’ll send you everything you need so you can start planning your Hartpury adventure. Welcome to the #HartpuryFamily.*

We’re committed to the fair treatment of our applicants and students. To read the contractual terms and conditions and policies, visit www.hartpury.ac.uk/cth

*Subject to meeting the conditions of your offer

Your academic studies will challenge your thinking and help you develop into an independent and resilient adult. We expect you to work hard – attending lectures, meeting your personal tutor, submitting assessments on time and seizing work experience opportunities. You’ll be rewarded with amazing experiences in return. What’s expected of me at university? graduate that employers are looking for. Our graduates earn £548k more during their working lives than the average person without a degree – so you’re investing in your future. As you focus on achieving your best, you’ll have a team of people around you – from your teachers and tutor, to student counsellors, wellbeing staff and learning support experts. We’ll throw a huge Wellfest day when you get here, for all your Hartpury and local support services in one place. In fact, Wednesdays are dedicated to wellbeing – join in campus walks and a whole host of activities throughout the year. www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-support Howwill I be supported while I study? Going to university gives you much more than a qualification. You’ll experience your subject as it lives and breathes through exciting field trips, work placements and practical sessions. We’ll help you to become the confident, industry-savvy Is university the right choice for me? While you’re on campus you’ll be surrounded by green space, but hop on one of the regular buses and you’ll be in vibrant Gloucester city in just 15 minutes. With plenty of Students’ Union events on campus, bars and night clubs in the city, and over 45 music, sport and arts festivals in Gloucestershire each year – you’ll have plenty of fun events to choose from. www.soglos.com What’s student life like in Gloucestershire? Yes! You could be eligible to train as an athlete or competitive rider alongside your studies with one of our Sports or Equine Academies. Take your training to the next level and improve your technique with the support of our specialist performance teams. www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-academies Can I play sport or ride competitively? That’s great, there’s load to choose from. Play sport for fun with Hartpury Active, ride with friends in the Equestrian Club, or work up a sweat in our state-of-the-art gym. We offer lots of clubs and societies too. Sign up when you get here, it’s a great way to make friends outside of your course. What about if I want to play or ride for fun? Yes, we offer stabling for 230 horses on campus. You don’t have to bring a horse to ride, though. We offer plenty of loan horses and discounted riding lessons if you’d like to brush up your skills. www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-livery Can I bring my horse?

Your questions answered

We’ve answered some popular questions below, to help you prepare for life as a Hartpury University student.

“Make the most of every opportunity that Hartpury offers. Apply yourself fully to your studies and you’ll be rewarded with a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”

Rosie Toobey, first-year equine student

Research shows that graduates in the UK have a far greater sense of personal wellbeing and life satisfaction than those without a degree (HEFCE 2017)

COMING TO HARTPURY

We’re looking forward to welcoming you in the autumn

#ComingToHartpury2020

Dear We hope you’re keeping well and staying safe at this time.

We’re really looking forward to welcoming you onto campus in September.* Please make sure you check your emails for updates on our most recent enrolment plans. We’re making sure that we’re able to do this safely, in line with evolving Government advice, and will keep you updated as our plans develop. For the latest updates, please visit our CV19 FAQs page www.hartpury.ac.uk/cv19 Your induction webinars | 27 - 31 July 2020 Save the date for your induction webinars with your Programme Manager, which will take place between 27 - 31 July. We’ll drop you an email as soon as we’ve confirmed dates and times. You’ll also be able to attend other webinars during that week about student support, finance and more. Your degree is more important than ever The current situation makes your degree more important that ever. In a few years’ time, your graduate skills and experience are likely to be in high demand, increasing the opportunities you have to progress into your dream career. Read more: www.hartpury.ac.uk/my-degree We’ll be in touchwith your next enrolment update during the week of 6 July. Rosie Scott-Ward Pro Vice-Chancellor, Hartpury University

Check your offer-holder hub for everything #ComingtoHartpury2020 www.hartpury.ac.uk/enrolment

*Subject to meeting offer requirements

A little note for parents and guardians

It’s likely you’re feeling both excited and nervous about your loved one starting university – whether we’re just down the road, at the other end of the country or across the globe. Times like this can exacerbate nerves, as they head out into a changing world, but there are also plenty of new and exciting opportunities emerging too. This is a time to feel incredibly proud. Your loved one will grow hugely over the course of their degree and, when graduation arrives, you’ll be applauding a very different person to the one who embarked on this journey years before. Enjoy watching themmature and grow, knowing that you’ve provided the foundations for their success. As they become more independent, you can help themwith their transition – small things like using a washing machine and cooking nutritious food, to budgeting and effective time management. You should check-in regularly too, but don’t overdo it. Ensure they feel supported but remember that this is their time to develop their own sense of independence and the notion of self-study that we encourage is a big part of that. We have plenty of activities happening during their first fewweeks and months here that will help them to make friends and settle in. Our student support teams are also on-hand every step of the way, to support your loved one with every aspect of Hartpury life – academic, personal and professional. Finally, Gloucestershire is among the UK’s most beautiful counties with lots of popular tourist spots and accommodation options nearby. Coming to visit can be a great way to spend quality time together, whilst enjoying everything the area has to offer. Rosie Scott-Ward Pro Vice-Chancellor, Hartpury University

Get your student accommodation questions answered Our Residential Welcome Weekend is Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September. If you’re helping your loved one move into Hartpury halls of residence, make sure you attend one of the parent sessions, running throughout the day, to answer your important questions. We’ll be emailing our students with their dedicated move-in date and time slot soon

A GUIDE TO YOUR ENROLMENT AT HARTPURY 2020

#ComingToHartpury2020

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Contents 2 Welcome to Hartpury University 3 Your Welcome Week 5 Your student experience 6 Student support 7 Your Freshers’ Week 8 Students’ Union welcome 9 Kit, equipment and books 10 Get connected 11 Moving into accommodation

13 Your degree 14 Campus map

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“I love it at Hartpury. The course is industry focused, I have plenty of opportunities to engage with my lecturers and the facilities are amazing.” Whatuni student review, 2020

Welcome to Hartpury

We’re very much looking forward to welcoming you into our Hartpury family in September. You no doubt have lots of questions about joining us. What happens during your Welcome and Freshers’ Week? When will you move into your accommodation? And, arguably most importantly, howwill your course be delivered during Covid-19? Our teams are busy refining and implementing plans. At the heart of every decision we make is the quality of your academic and overall student experience. We’re continuing to consult with our current students and Students’ Union throughout, incorporating suggestions and preferences to ensure your student experience remains the best it can be. Over the next few pages, you’ll find lots of essential guidance about preparing for and completing your enrolment. We’ll keep you updated with specific information as plans progress, in line with Government guidance. In the meantime, please do get in touch if you have any questions at all using the contact details on the back cover.

Rosie Scott-Ward Pro Vice-Chancellor Hartpury University

Make sure you give your parents / guardians their postcard included in this pack

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Your Welcome Week

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Saturday 19 or Sunday 20 September 2020 Your ResidentialWelcomeWeekend

If you’re moving into Hartpury accommodation on campus, this is when you’ll collect your room keys and start settling in with your new housemates. Turn to page 11 to find out everything you need to know. You’ll have a designated move-in time slot on Saturday 19 or Sunday 20

September, whichwill be sent to you in due course. Monday 21 – Friday 25 September 2020 YourWelcomeWeek

Your Welcome Week is your first week at Hartpury. You’ll meet your Programme Manager and course mates as you take part in subject sessions. These will include practical activities, so it’s important that you bring your kit and equipment with you. Read more on page 9. We’ll send yourWelcomeWeek timetable via email soon.

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Your Enrolment This is an important part of your Welcome Week. Here’s what will happen: 1. Classroom session – first you’ll complete the online section of your enrolment with your Programme Manager. Please make sure you bring your laptop with you. Don’t have a laptop? You could be eligible for a Hardship Bursay of up to £1,000 to help with the cost www.hartpury.ac.uk/ug-finance You may need to fill in some extra finance forms. If you haven’t applied for a student loan, haven’t had your loan approved, or you’re an international student, it’s important that you fill in your FD1 Form and Direct Debit Mandate. Visit your offer-holder hub at www.hartpury.ac.uk/enrolment to download your forms. Please bring the completed copies to your enrolment Don’t forget to buy your parking permit, gym and sports academy membership prior to enrolment. Visit our online store: estore.hartpury.ac.uk Monday 21 September – Sunday 4 October 2020 Your Freshers’ Week Freshers’ Week runs at the same time as Welcome Week and includes lots of social activities to help you settle in and make friends. We’ll be running it over two weeks instead of one this year. Your first week will be packed full of fun physical and virtual events, while your second week will include some chilled activities to help you relax after your first lectures. Find out more on page 7. Monday 28 September 2020 Get your student loan Providing you enrol before Friday 25 September, you’ll get your student loan on Monday 28 September. If you enrol after this date, your loan will be released as soon as possible after 28 September. Enrolling during Covid-19 We’re ensuring our protocols are regularly updated in line with the latest Government guidance. Our estates team are continuing to install safety and wellbeing measures across the whole of our rural 360-hectare campus. We’re currently working hard on detailed plans for your enrolment and academic experience. You’ll receive your full Welcome Week and Freshers’ timetable in September. You should be receiving regular email updates about our latest plans. You can also find the most up-to-date information on our Covid-19 FAQs page. www.hartpury.ac.uk/cv19 When you arrive on campus, you’ll have plenty of guidance to help you to remain hygienic and social distanced. We’ll also provide necessary safety equipment and clear instructions in key places about our protocols. You’ll discover out more about this soon. 2. Enrolment hall – get your photo taken for your Hartpury student ID.

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Your student experience

We’re committed to ensuring that the quality of your academic and overall student experience is at the heart of all of our planning. We’ve been consulting with our current students and Students’ Union throughout our decision making and incorporating their suggestions into plans. This is what your term could look like, with social distancing and sanitising protocols in place, in line with the latest Government guidance.

Teaching experience You’ll still receive a minimum of 15 hours* of timetabled teaching each week in your first year via a mix of learning activities. This is significantly higher than the national average. Practical sessions Our 360-hectare rural campus provides lots of opportunities for learning in small groups outside, so you’ll still be applying theory to practice in practical sessions to strengthen your learning. Face-to-face seminars We pride ourselves on delivering a personalised student experience. We’ll deliver as much face-to-face learning as possible, including smaller group seminars, tutorials and classroom sessions.

*Degrees with significant placement and project-based modules may vary from this.

“Hartpury have been brilliant throughout the CV19 crisis. Online lectures have been really interesting and staff have provided heaps of extra support to make sure we’re all ok. They’ve also kept us up to date about changes and plans, which has been so reassuring, especially as I’m an international student.” Rosie Toobey, equine student

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Supporting you

Our support services will help you to make the most of your time at Hartpury and be the best you can be. Alongside your personal tutor and lecturers, you’ll have access to academic and career guidance, as well as support with your personal development and wellbeing. Achievement and Success Centre (ASC) Our Achievement and Success Centre will help you to develop your academic and personal skills through workshops and resources on heaps of topics, including academic writing, presentation skills, resilience, data and research, and more. Innovation, Careers and Enterprise (ICE) With 1:2:1 careers planning sessions, we can help you to achieve your goals. From CV writing, interview coaching and work placement support, to setting up your own business, there are plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional portfolio with our business experts. Wellbeing Centre Our friendly student wellbeing team includes nurses, counsellors, wellbeing officers and a chaplain. They’re here to provide advice on everything to do with your health and happiness, and can refer you to support services in the local area. Drop in for a chat – it’s all completely confidential. Student Services Student Services is your one-stop shop for everything you need. Located in the Student Zone, this is where you’ll pick up your post (make sure you have your student ID on you), send letters and parcels, and buy the essentials, from toothpaste to stamps.

Check the map on page 14 to find your support teams

Wednesdays are dedicated to your wellbeing. From walking to yoga, we run a range of mood-boosting activities to help you to relax and stay positive.

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Your Freshers’ Week

Freshers’ Week is an important part ofyour university experience. Despite everything that’s going onwith Covid-19, we’re going tomake sureyou have plentyof opportunities to make newfriends and settle intoHartpury life. This year, we’ll be running Freshers’ Week over two weeks, instead of one. Your first week will be packed full of fun physical and virtual events. We’re planning everything from a pub crawl (on campus or in Gloucester) and open air cinema, to trips to Bristol and Cheltenham, a virtual escape room and online cocktail making. Your second week will include some chilled activities, to help you relax after your first course sessions. We’ll be in touch with more details as our plans start to take shape. Clubs and societies Whether you want to carry on doing something you love or try something different, joining a club is a great way to meet people and have new experiences outside of your course.

- Breeding Society - Cheerleading - Equestrian Club - Gaming Group - Give it a Go Society

- Green Leaders - Hockey - LGBT + - Media Society - Polo Fitness

- Polo - Polocrosse - Rugby league - Ultimate Frisbee

Can’t find what you’re looking for? We could help you set up a brand new Hartpury club. HartpuryActive Our Hartpury Active project includes recreational sports teams, fun sports sessions, and fitness activities – no membership required. Our students have recently been enjoying spinning, running, yoga, basketball, netball, badminton, volleyball, table tennis and more. Register your interest now and let us know which activities you’d like to join www.hartpury.ac.uk/ha-register

FollowHartpuryActive to see what’s on HartpuryActive @puryactive

Join the gym Unlimited access to our on-campus gym, £100 per year. You can pay for your membership online at estore.hartpury.ac.uk Select the ‘product catalogue’ followed by ‘sport’ and then ‘gym membership’.

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Welcome from our Students’ Union

Hello fromyour Students’ Union (SU) 2020 – run by students, for students! We’re here to make sure you get the best out of your time here. We’ll provide lots of social opportunities and represent you in the things that matter to you most, to ensure your Hartpury experience is as good as it can be. Your student voice Being your student voice is a big part of why we’re here. Share your views with your student course reps and we’ll make sure your views are heard – you could even stand to be a student rep yourself. Support and guidance We’ll help you to settle in and make friends during your first week; find us outside the University Learning Centre. We’ll be a friendly face on campus. Come and chat to us anytime for support or guidance.

Download the free Totum card app for access to great student discounts. Buy the card to unlock extra rewards – it’s also official proof of ID. Visit totum.com

Hartpury Students’ Union – HSU @Hartpury_SU @HartpurySU

STUDENTS’ UNION

Meet your SU

Alice Doyle, SU President: Opportunities “I can help you to find opportunities, from clubs to volunteering.”

Hazel Facey, SU President: Guidance “I’ll support you to stay healthy and happy.”

Sophie Savage, SU President: Representation “I’m here to make sure your voice is heard.”

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Getting your kit, equipment and books You’ll spend a lot of your time getting hands-on in practical sessions, developing your specialist skills. To keep you safe as you learn, you’ll need to get some essential kit and equipment. You can also start familiarising yourself with the key themes in your subject by doing some summer reading. You’ll be ready to dive into your degree in September. Make sure you buy this in advance and bring it to your Welcome Week. You’ll need it to take part in some of your practical activities. While it doesn’t need to be Hartpury-branded, you might like to buy your kit from our website. We work with trusted suppliers to ensure the highest quality. Visit www.hartpury.ac.uk/shop Please note, due to Covid-19, our clothing suppliers won’t be attending your WelcomeWeek.We recommend that you place your order online as soon as you can, to ensure it’s delivered to your home address before you start. Your recommended reading Reading is a great way to immerse yourself in your subject. While you don’t need to buy any books before you get here, you might fancy doing some additional reading over the summer. Check your offer-holder hub to see the books your Programme Manager has recommended. Find your kit, equipment and book lists on your offer-holder hub Visit www.hartpury.ac.uk/enrolment Your kit and equipment

Our students love to wear Hartpury-branded kit, when learning, on work placement and socialising.

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Get connected

FromWiFi access to IT packages and technical support, here’s everything you need to know about staying connected at Hartpury. Stay connected You’ll have access to WiFi everywhere on campus; including the library, study areas, your accommodation and classrooms. EduroamWiFi – This is what you’ll use on campus. On your enrolment day, we’ll set you up with WiFi access through your student account. Guest access – If you need to access the WiFi before you’re set up, you can connect to ‘_The Cloud’ WiFi on campus as a guest. Once you’ve connected, you’ll need to go to a webpage on your browser and create an account or log into an existing one. Don’t forget to switch over to EduroamWiFi when you’re all set up with your student account. Your on-campus accommodation – You’ll have a wired network point for internet access in your room. If you need to get an Ethernet cable, pop into Student Services. IT packages As a Hartpury student, you’ll have access to the following services for free: - Microsoft Office 365 subscription on your laptop - SPSS statistical programme (used for dissertations and research projects) - Use of all computers on campus Need help? Our friendly IT team are here to help you with any technical problems. Visit the IT Help Desk in the Student Zone near Student Services. Check the map location on page 14.

Top-tip We have an EE mast on site. If you’re looking at updating your phone contract before you get here, this could give you a strong signal.

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Your accommodation

Saturday 19 or Sunday20 September 2020 YourResidentialWelcomeWeekend Living on campus –Hartpuryaccommodation

If you’re moving into Hartpury accommodation on campus, this is when you need to arrive and collect your keys. All new students move in during this weekend, so you can settle in together and start to make friends. You’ll be sent a move-in time slot on Saturday 19 or Sunday 20 September soon. Covid-19 safety You’ll be allowed one guest to help you move into the block, other friends or family members must wait outside. Please wear face coverings inside the buildings. Here’syourResidentialWelcomeWeekend at a glance: Register Let us know you’re here. Finance Meet our team for a few quick checks. Keys Get your accommodation pack and the key to your room. Car parking Order your car pass online now and collect when you arrive. Visit estore.hartpury.ac.uk Meet your lecturers Find out when your course sessions start. Meet your SU They’re a friendly face on campus. Kit and books Order online now to be delivered to your home. See page 9. Block induction Find out about life in Hartpury accommodation. Campus tour For students only! Our student wardens will show you around. Parent sessions Running throughout the day to answer your questions – also available online. International students Check in with our International team. Living off campus –Blackfriars halls of residence You’ll receive all the information you need about moving into Blackfriars directly from Cityheart, who manage the building. Hop on the free bus (don’t forget your mask!) on Saturday and Sunday evening, to join the Freshers’ events on campus.

We’re planning Freshers’ events on Saturday and Sunday evening to help you settle in. We’ll keep you updated as plans progress, in line with Government guidance

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Accommodation FAQs What should I pack?

Find your packing lists (and what not to bring!) on your offer-holder hub and start getting prepared. This includes student essentials, as well as useful things for the household. Visit www.hartpury.ac.uk/enrolment Where can I parkwhen I arrive? If you’re moving in on campus, you’ll park in the main car park. Here you’ll be able to unload your things and move into your new room. If you’re moving into Blackfriars halls off campus, there’s a pay and display car park opposite the building. Cityheart, who manage the accommodation, will be in touch with all the details you need soon. Where can I domywashing? You’ll have access to the laundrette on campus, which is located next to accommodation block Limbury 12. You’ll need to buy a laundry card from the laundrette to do your washing. If you’re moving into Blackfriars there will be laundry facilities in the building. Where can I eat? There are so many options on campus, you’ll never go hungry! Graze restaurant serves hot and cold food, while Red & Black café and Legends bar sell snacks and Costa coffee. There’s a café at our equine centre and a snack truck at the farm too, so you can grab a bite on the go. If you’re living off site in Blackfriars halls, you’ll have plenty of cafés, shops, restaurants and eateries to choose from in nearby Gloucester Quays. Can I order ameal package? Yes. We offer a meal package for when things get busy. They include five meals a week, to be taken at lunch or dinner, Monday – Sunday, to fit around your schedule. To find out more, email accommodation@hartpury.ac.uk Where can I buymy household items? If you’re moving into our self-catered accommodation, you can buy a linen and cutlery starter kit from our online shop, which might come in handy. Visit www.hartpury.ac.uk/shop

“Hi there! I’m Eliza, an international equine student. I’ve written a few blogs about the things I wish I’d known, and the things I wish I’d packed, before coming to university.” www.hartpury.ac.uk/eliza-on-packing www.hartpury.ac.uk/eliza-on-student-life

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Your degree is more important than ever

Following this pandemic, your degree is, arguably, more valuable than ever – both for yourself and society. As a graduate, you’ll be able to add real value to a planet that needs you, and reap the personal benefits that having a degree brings.

The world needs you – Our industries need skilled graduates to feed the planet, advance animal and equine health and welfare, and promote performance and community sport and exercise. You’ll be more employable – You’ll develop new skills in line with new employment areas, as you take part in work placements and volunteering opportunities on and off campus. Earn a higher salary – Graduates have higher job satisfaction and earning power. We know money isn’t everything, but it’s reassuring to know you’ll get a good return on your investment in your degree. Be happier and healthier – Alongside learning, you’ll experience new things, make new friends and develop as a person. Research shows that graduates have higher levels of satisfaction than those without a degree. Do something you love – It’s more important than ever to follow your passion. Learn from lecturers who live and breathe their subject and be ready to make a difference to your own and others’ lives.

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Curriculum changes We’re continually updating our degrees, to ensure that you graduate with the skills and experience today’s employers are looking for. To check for any changes to your course for September 2020, visit www.hartpury.ac.uk/curriculum-changes-2020

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At the Heart of experience Bymaking themost of everything your student life offers, you’ll soon find yourself growing into the person youwant to be. Our dedicated support and careers teams will help youmake themost of the opportunities that enhance your learning. Outside of the classroom, find the things you love to do, like joining Students’ Union clubs and societies. You’ll meet the people who will become lifelong friends.

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Congratulations Well done, you’ve done it! You’ve got your place and you’re coming to Hartpury University in September. We hope you’re excited to join the #HartpuryFamily and start your new adventure.

At the Heart of opportunities “With the support of the ICE team, I was able to do some amazing equine and veterinary work placements, and get the right experience and connections for my career. My tutor also encouraged me to go for every opportunity, like being our course rep and doing extra certifications, which helped me prepare for working in industry. That’s why I am where I am now.”

You’ve got an amazing year ahead of you. Gloucester city is nearby, and the Quays are packed with bars, restaurants, outlet shopping and a cinema – plus Wednesday is student night! Cheltenham is also just a bus ride away, and offers shopping, the theatre, and plenty of places to eat and drink. As we return to normal, more places are opening up for you to enjoy. You’ll be in the heart of Gloucestershire, also known as the festival county. Check overleaf to see just a few of the events that are on each year. We’ve highlighted anything that we know has been cancelled due to Covid-19. The rest appear to be going ahead, however, please do check the websites in case plans change in line with the latest government guidance. Keep safe and we look forward to welcoming you to Hartpury very soon. Hartpury Admissions team +44 (0) 1452 702244 admissions@hartpury.ac.uk

Saskya Bingei BSc Equestrian Sports Science graduate Equine Performance Manager, Equinara

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At the Heart of impact We work together to make a difference, in our chosen industries and in our local community. From advancing scientific knowledge to raising money for charities through our Students’ Union RAG Society, there are plenty of opportunities for you to make change for the better. A lot of the events on your wall planner overleaf offer volunteering opportunities – our careers team can help you find the ones that match your career goals.

Home to the largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the UK (the Cotswolds)

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Harry Potter, StarWars, Sherlock and DoctorWho were all filmed in our beautiful county

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Nightlife Enjoy rock music at The 2 Pigs, retro at Fever, pop at Moomoos or up-and-coming bands at Café René and The Frog and Fiddle. You’ll find sports at Lounge 72 and delicious craft ales at TANK.

Nature Enjoy afternoons at Cotswold Wildlife Park, Slimbridge Wildlife and Wetland Centre, Prinknash Deer Park or the International Centre for Birds of Prey. Gloucestershire also boasts miles of rolling hills and beautiful countryside to explore.

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September

November Fireworks Display at Cheltenham Racecourse Gloucestershire’s biggest fireworks display Victorian Christmas Market at Gloucester Quays Get into the festive spirit

Hartpury Winter Ball One of our big annual parties Enchanted Christmas at Westonbirt Arboretum Amagical ‘tree’ wonderland Magical Christmas Ice Rink at Gloucester Quays Skating under the stars

Frightmare at Over Farm Can you endure the horror? The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival 2020 Hear from the world’s literary greats – VIRTUAL EVENT Hartpury RFC Follow our Championship rugby team (games to-be-confirmed, in line with Government guidance)

Hartpury Welcome and Freshers’ Week Packed full of fun (two weeks instead of one this year)

New Year’s Eve celebrations Check out Gloucestershire’s coolest party venues

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Valentine’s Day Let someone know they’re special Chinese New Year Celebrate the year of the ox

Grab your bargains in the January sales Gloucester Quays – big-brand shopping outlet Cheltenham – high street, boutique and budget shopping Cribbs’ Causeway – everything under one roof in this complex Bristol – alternative and vintage fashion Birmingham – a shopping epicentre Supermarkets (they’re all here!) – very affordable fashion!

BUCS finals Get the dates in your calendar Comedy Club by Funhouse Check out quality acts from the UK comedy circuit

February

New Year’s Day Races The ideal start to the New Year Refreshers’ Week More Freshers’ fun January

Sport Join the fun at big sports venues such as KingsholmRugby Stadium, Cheltenham Racecourse and CheltenhamTown Football Club. If a sports bar is more your thing, you’ll love Lounge 72, Teague’s Bar, The Avenue, The Cross Keys Inn and The Lansdown.

March

Severn Bore Watch surfers riding a river wave Cheltenham Festival and Gold Cup Five days of international horseracing Students’ Union RAG week Raise money for a good cause

Cafés and restaurants From Café on the Cut, which offers tea and cakes on a barge boat, to Hubble Bubble Coffee House, a quirky, family-run snack bar, there are plenty of unique places to kick- back and relax between lectures. Red and Black, our Costa café, and Graze restaurant should also be high on your hit list!

Adrenaline sports Have fun at Bugsboarding mountain board centre, Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre, Forest of Dean’s Go Ape adventure course, mountain biking trails, CotswoldWater Park and JDR Karting.

August

May Lechlade Music Festival Over 100 bands, DJs, dance and craft Badminton Horse Trials The world’s top eventers and over 500 trade stands Cooper’s Hill Cheese Rolling Love cheese? Love adrenaline? You’ll love this Cheltenham Jazz Festival Big names from jazz and blues Hartpury Summer Ball

2000trees Music Festival Award-winning, three-day extravaganza Cheltenham Cricket Festival Big cricket names and lots of fun Royal International Air Tattoo The world’s greatest air showwith spectacular displays Barn on the Farm Festival, Gloucester Big-name performers Hartpury International Festival of Dressage Three days of world-class dressage

July

Recent acts include Wretch 32, Scouting for Girls and Labrinth

June Royal Three Counties Show Celebrate country life Cheltenham Science Festival Join big scientists and experiments Wychwood Music Festival Watch emerging music acts and festival favourites Cheltenham Food and Drink Festival Enjoy tasty treats, music and entertainment galore

BBC Countryfile Live Arguably the best country fair in the world NAF Five-Star International Hartpury Horse Trials Five days of international eventing and more Hartpury Summer Fair A day of family fun! The Big Feastival Big names performing the best music Lakefest Party until after dark. Includes BBC Introducing!

We’ve produced this calendar based on events happening each year up to 2020. However, we can’t guarantee that these events will run this year and next. Please visit relevant websites for the most up-to-date information.

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