Coming to Hartpury

Your first guide to joining us in September 2019

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We’re really happy that you’ve chosen Hartpury University and look forward to welcoming you in September.* You’re probably starting to think about specific aspects of student life. What happens next? How will you finance it? Where will you live? This is the first in a series of handy guides that we’ll send you between now and when you start to help answer your questions. If you need more information right now, you can get in touch with us using the contact details on the back

cover or drop us a message on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Look out for your next pack, coming your way in the spring. *Subject to meeting the conditions of your offer

Contents 4. Your next steps 5. Book your applicant day 6. Your application 8. Much more than a degree 10. Outstanding teaching 12. Supporting you 14. Finance your studies 15. International students 16. Life as a Hartpury student 18. Your Students’ Union 20. Your Freshers’ week

22. Living on campus 24. Living off campus 26. Living in Gloucestershire 28. Join one of our Sports Academies 30. Bring your horse

Get social Connect with our official @Hartpury channels and tell us what you’re looking forward to most about #ComingToHartpury2019 Post a creative picture and we might even share it with our #HartpuryFamily

on your offer from Hartpury! Congratulations

Book your applicant day no w Find out more overleaf

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Your application

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You’ve got an offer! If you haven’t already, start thinking about which one you want to make your Firm choice

Attend an applicant day This is your chance to find out what being a student here is really like. It’s different to an open day. See opposite page to find out more

Make your decision

Wait for your results If your offer is conditional: Once you receive your exam results, and you know you've met your offer requirements, log on to UCAS Track to check that your place with us has been confirmed. If your offer is unconditional, you don't need to do anything at this point

Congratulations! You’re #Comingto Hartpury2019 * Start planning your university adventure. We’ll send you everything you need to start in September

Conditional and unconditional offers Once you’re sure we’re the right place for you, make us your Firm choice . This means that, as long as you meet your offer requirements, you’ll have a guaranteed place with us in September Find out more at www.ucas.ac.uk

Come along to your applicant day and experience Hartpury student life www.hartpury.ac.uk/myday *Subject to meeting the conditions of your offer

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

Book your applicant day An applicant day will give you a real taste of what life will be like as a student here, both inside and outside your lectures. You’ll get a sense of the Hartpury experience and learn more about how we’ll help you to grow academically, professionally and personally. It’s much more than an open day. You’ll attend interactive subject sessions, meet your future lecturers and talk to current students about their life here. While you’re learning more about us, your parents or those supporting you will be invited to a dedicated session to find out vital information and get their questions answered.

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

11 February – Equine students 13 February – Animal and Agriculture students 15 February – Sport students If you’re a Veterinary Nursing applicant, your assessment day will be your applicant day so you don’t need to book one of these dates .

Accommodation booking You’ll be able to make a priority accommodation booking at your applicant day, which means you’ll be guaranteed accommodation for your first year!

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Here’s a handy checklist of key dates so you can stay one step ahead of the game between now and your arrival at Hartpury in September 2019. Your next steps Month What happens What you need to do ü Now You’ll have received your offer letter

Start thinking about which offer you want to make your Firm choice. Visit our online applicant hub for everything you need to know about #ComingtoHartpury2019 | www.hartpury.ac.uk/cth Here you’ll find our policies and the contractual terms of your offer

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Book your applicant day to experience student life See page 5

Go online and book your place now www.hartpury.ac.uk/myday

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If you're keen to play competitive sports at Hartpury, apply for one of our Sports Academies . You may have to attend an assessment day if you haven't already

See page 28 for more details on our Sports Academies Visit www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-academies

Spring 2019 Apply for your student finance See page 14

Check out your student finance options England www.slc.co.uk Northern Ireland www.studentfinanceni.co.uk Scotland www.saas.gov.uk Wales www.studentfinancewales.co.uk Take a look at our bursaries to see if you’re eligible www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-finance

You don’t need a confirmed university place to apply for your student loan, you can go ahead and apply now

February 2019

Attend your applicant day See page 5 11 February – Equine 13 February – Animal and Agriculture 15 February – Sport If you’re a Veterinary Nursing student your interview day will be your applicant day If you come to an applicant day and we think you’re a good fit for your course, we could improve your offer and even make it unconditional! We’ll take a VIP accommodation booking from you at your applicant day, which means you’ll get guaranteed accommodation for your first year

Make sure you book your place so we can book you onto the right session See page 5 www.hartpury.ac.uk/myday

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1 March 2019 Accommodation bookings open

Find the right accommodation for you. Check pages 22-25 of this guide and visit www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-accommodation Apply from 1 March 2019 - you must have made us your Firm choice to apply for accommodation Learn about our livery on page 30 and visit www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-livery Apply from 1 March 2019 Keep an eye on the post and your inbox Get more information about what you can get up to while you’re studying here

1 March 2019 Equine livery bookings open

March 2019 You’ll get your second Coming to Hartpury guide

1 April 2019 Bursary applications open

Read about our bursaries on page 14 and visit www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-finance Apply from 1 April 2019 if you’re eligible

We’ll start collecting criminal convictions Offering a safe and supported campus to students from all backgrounds is our highest priority. To help us do this, we will ask all students who accept an offer if they have any unspent criminal convictions. We will treat this information confidentially

May 2019 onwards

Respond to our request for any unspent criminal convictions. We will treat this information confidentially

1 May 2019 If you receive your last decision on or before 31 March 2019, your reply date is 1 May 2019. See the UCAS website for later decision deadlines

Be sure to make us your Firm choice in UCAS Track by the 1 May 2019 deadline

July 2019

Receive your third Coming to Hartpury which will contain your enrolment instructions with everything you need to know before you start

Check your email and keep an eye on the post for your enrolment instructions and start getting prepared for university Read your joining instructions and see if you need any course kit or equipment. You can buy this from www.hartpury.ac.uk/shop or at your enrolment - you might even like to treat yourself to a Hartpury hoodie and feel part of our community You'll see updates on UCAS Track and will receive a letter once your place has been confirmed. Time to celebrate! Take a photo with your gift and share it with us using #ComingtoHartpury2019 on social. You could win an extra treat Enrol on your course, move into your accommodation and join our #HartpuryFamily

Find out about buying books, specialist kit and equipment for your course, as well as the date for your enrolment day

Summer 2019 Exam results are released – good luck!

August 2019 Check the post for your fourth Coming to Hartpury guide. This issue will contain a little welcome gift for you

September 2019

Residential Welcome Day, Welcome Week and Freshers’ Week! You’ll get your enrolment and Welcome Week information in your third #ComingtoHartpury2019 guide

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“Being immersed in a high performance environment at Hartpury, both academically and practically, you develop a mindset that allows you to push yourself to perform at a higher level.” Dan Holloway, Hartpury sports graduate and Nike Football coach As a university graduate, your average salary is expected to be around £30,000 per year*. That's an exciting prospect, but university is about much more than money. You're set to follow in the footsteps of our graduates who are doing amazing things all over the world. They're changing the future of the industries they work in. *Emsi economic impact study for Gloucestershire, 2016/17 financial year You’re investing in your future Research shows that university graduates earn more and have greater levels of life satisfaction and happiness (HEFCE 2017).

We work with over 2,000 businesses to find you work placements and graduate employment Gaining extra qualifications and professional memberships is a core part of the Hartpury student experience. By enhancing your degree you’ll stand out from the crowd and be able to showcase to employers that you have the industry skills they are looking for. This is what we call the Hartpury Advantage - your tailored career plan that you’ll implement alongside your studies. 2,000 over #COMINGTOHARTPURY2019 9 We know that a degree should mean much more than a piece of paper. As one of the UK’s leading specialist institutions we provide opportunities for you to develop the skills to truly make a difference in your field when you graduate. When you study here, we encourage you to seize every chance to sharpen your professional skills while you build your knowledge. We’ll do everything we can to connect you to the right opportunities in the businesses you want to work with. Much more than a degree Both inside and outside your learning you’ll become part of your specialist industry. You’ll work on live briefs, hear from industry professionals in lectures and be supported to undertake work placements or make a difference in a voluntary role. You’ll have the opportunity to get involved with management and enterprise projects, work closely with local businesses and even partner with an industry mentor. The Hartpury Advantage

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We’re currently the only university in Gloucestershire to have Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold status. Our teaching staff are highly trained and qualified; 87% have university- specific teaching qualifications. This places us second out of 133 UK providers. Outstanding teaching We offer higher than average contact time in your first year, which means you’ll get plenty of time with our subject experts, who are also coaches, behaviourists, scientists, entrepreneurs and successful industry professionals. Thanks to small class sizes we’ll get to know you as an individual and tailor your experiences around the goals you want to achieve. We’ll support you to make the most of every opportunity that comes your way to set you up for your future, and we’ll do it around your individual interests and career aspirations. You’ll spend your first year studying a range of different subjects and gaining a foundation of knowledge. Then our flexible learning pathways mean you’ll get to study the subjects that suit you in your second and final years. When you graduate you’ll have your own set of specialist skills, which will help you stand out from the crowd to employers.

In your first year you’ll benefit from at least 15 hours’ teaching time each week – that’s 25% above the national average

Grab your passport! Our placements are located far and wide, which means you could find yourself anywhere in the world as part of your Hartpury student experience. Do a sandwich year in New Zealand, embark on a placement in Rio or experience industry in the USA. Wherever you choose to go, we’ll ensure you have the opportunity to gain the practical experience, confidence and industry contacts you need to progress into an exciting and rewarding career. You could also travel overseas on a field trip, to an industry conference or get involved with

international trips run by our Students’ Union. Last year they went skiing in the French Alps!

of our graduates are in employment or further study within 6 months (DLHE 2013-16 average) 97%

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Supporting you

You’re embarking on an exciting adventure, learning and growing with every new challenge and experience over the next few years. From day one you’ll have a large team of people around you, including teaching staff, student counsellors, as well as medical and learning support specialists.

Achievement and Success Centre (ASC) When it comes to your grades, ASC can make a big difference. Make a one-to-one appointment or attend group sessions to sharpen the skills you need to succeed. Innovation, Careers and Enterprise (ICE) We want you to do well after you leave us, so ICE will work with you to give you the Hartpury Advantage. As part of this employability programme you can take skills-based courses, get careers guidance and boost your CV through valuable work placements. Our teams will work with you to create and deliver an individual plan to ensure you thrive personally, academically and professionally. www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-support

Learning and disability support If you have specialist learning or disability needs, we’ll make sure you have the support and guidance you need. If you haven’t already, your first step is to let us know, so please get in touch using the contact details on the back page as soon as you can. That way we can make sure you have the support you need in place, ready for when you get here. If you need to apply for Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA) to cover extra costs due to illness or disability, our disability adviser will guide you through the process. DSAs can help cover disability-related costs of studying such as study skills tuition, medical equipment, IT equipment and software, and extra travel costs. If you have specific learning needs, you can get specialist learning support to help you make the most of every opportunity while you’re here.

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Financial support will help to make university study affordable. Most UK/EU undergraduate students are eligible for a loan to cover tuition fees. This is paid directly to our finance team so you don’t have to pay anything upfront, and it doesn’t depend on income. Finance your studies

For the latest government information, visit www.gov.uk/student-finance Paying back your student loan

You can also take out a maintenance loan to cover your living costs – accommodation, food, social life, travel etc. There is a minimum amount available to all students. If you're home address is in England, Scotland or Northern Ireland, the amount of your loan is based on your household income. If you're from Wales, you will get a set amount and what you pay back will be based on your household income. Non-UK EU students are not eligible for maintenance loans. Students with children or adult dependents, or who have a disability or specific learning difficulty, may also be eligible for extra help. Read more about our learning and disability support on pages 12-13 . Apply for a bursary We offer a wide range of bursaries that can provide financial support to eligible students applying for degree courses. Unlike student loans, bursaries don’t have to be paid back and they don’t affect eligibility for state support. You may be eligible to apply for a Hartpury bursary if you: • are from a low income household • are a care leaver, or a full-time carer • live in the local area • are progressing from one Hartpury course onto another To see the range of bursaries on offer, visit www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-finance

The earliest you’ll start to repay your student loan is on 6 April the year after you finish your course, if you earn over £25,000 per year. When your repayments start, you’ll pay back 9% of anything you earn over £25,000. Your repayments will come straight out of your pay, you can check them in your pay slip. If your earnings drop below the threshold, you’ll stop paying. Your loan will be written off 30 years after you start repaying it. Here’s an example If you earn £27,000 a year, you pay back 9% of the £2,000 that’s over the £25,000 threshold. Thats £180 for the year, or £15 per month.

Applications for scholarships and bursaries open. 1 April 2019

Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish students may qualify for a non-repayable grant to cover living costs. Here’s where you can find out more: Student Finance Wales | www.studentfinancewales.co.uk Student Finance Scotland | www.saas.gov.uk Student Finance Northern Ireland | www.studentfinanceni.co.uk

You should already be in contact with our team (if not, please let us know using the contact details below) – they will be your point of contact for all pre-enrolment guidance, including getting your student visa and preparing for living and learning in the UK. To make sure your first few weeks go as smoothly as possible, we’ll pick you up when you land at Heathrow, Gatwick or Birmingham and welcome you to Hartpury. At our special Principal’s Welcome Event for international students you’ll get to know current and new students which will help you to familiarise yourself with life at Hartpury. The international team will give you all the advice and guidance you need to make the most of student life in the UK. From tips on how to open a bank account to registering with the local doctor. They’ll also support you through your studies. You’ll find our student-led International Society and activities for overseas students essential for helping you adjust to living in a new country – before you know it, you’ll feel like Hartpury is your home. We reserve rooms on campus to help international students to settle into Hartpury life quickly (offered on a first-come, first-served basis). International students As an international student holding a Hartpury degree offer, you’ll receive our Coming to Hartpury guides (this is your first one), alongside personal communication and support from our international manager. Our international team will help you during your application, as well as when you arrive to ensure you get to grips with student life in the UK.

Get in touch with your questions international@hartpury.ac.uk +44 (0) 1452 702 344 www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-international

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Welcome to our #HartpuryFamily. Our Students’ Union (SU) helps our events team at Legends bar to provide the social side of your university experience. Together they love organising amazing events for you, both on and off campus. With so much going on you’ll settle in and make friends in no time. Life as a Hartpury student We’ve had a hypnotist, comedy nights, beer and cider festivals, pub quizzes, movie evenings, beer pong challenges and beach parties, as well as pub crawls in Gloucester ending in ATIK – the place to be on a Wednesday evening! For many, our summer and winterballs are the highlight of our social calendar. We’ve brought some brilliant acts to Hartpury over the past few years, including Lethal Bizzle, Chase & Status, Katie B, Sigma, Labrinth, Scouting for Girls and Wretch 32 as well as top DJs. We even organise fortnightly trips off campus so you can get to know this part of the world. Check pages 26-27 to discover what’s on your doorstep. Your social spaces Legends bar will become one of your favourite hang-outs on campus. Between lectures you can relax at Red & Black, our Costa café, or grab a bite to eat with friends at Graze restaurant. We also have a café in our equine centre and a pop-up snack bar at our farm. You’ll never be stuck for great food options.

Connect with Hartpury

Want to get active? Join Hartpury Active to play sports for fun and take part in fitness activities. From basketball and badminton to dodgeball and volleyball, we have something for everyone at all fitness levels.

Our facilities include • Gym and sports hall • 3G football and rugby pitches • Golf driving range • Indoor and outdoor equine arenas We also have partnerships with off-campus facilities, including:

• GL1 Leisure Centre and Swimming Complex • South Cerney Outdoor Education Centre

• Newent Hockey Club • Oxstalls Tennis Centre

Join our gym Membership is £100 for the year and open to everyone.

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Your Students’ Union

The Students’ Union (SU) is here for you. When you come to study here, you’ll automatically become a member, joining 3,500 other Hartpury students. Think of the SU as a hub where you can discover recreational sports and hobbies, air your views, meet likeminded people and find out how to do CV-boosting voluntary work or raise money for charity. You’ll be able to elect the students who you feel best represent you – you might even feel inspired to get involved in student politics yourself. Here are some of our clubs and societies, you can find out more and sign up at the Freshers’ Fair. If your passion isn’t already represented, the SU will help you establish a brand new club - another great thing to pop on your CV.

General interest and academic • Breeding Society • Bright Futures • Christian Union • Dog Agility • Media Society • Vet Society

Sport • Basketball • Cheerleading • Equestrian • Polo • Polocrosse • Snow Sports • Hockey • Volleyball

Campaigns • Green Leaders • International Student Society • Raise and Give (RAG) • LGBTQ+ • Women’s Campaign

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As a member of the SU, you’ll be eligible for an NUS TOTUM card . This little affordable card will give you over 200 UK student discounts at places such as ASOS, Domino’s, Pizza Express, Super Drug, the Odeon and Alton Towers – plus 42,000 discounts worldwide! Find out more www.nus.org.uk/en/nus-extra/about-the-card

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Freshers’ Week is a great time to settle in while having fun, making friends and discovering the campus, sports clubs and societies. You’ll have plenty of ways to have fun away from your studies. Your Freshers’ Week We plan a whole week of brilliant activities and sessions for you, covering everything from advice on how to stay healthy to unforgettable social events. The Freshers’ Fair should be an unmissable date in your calendar (You’ll receive dates in your third Coming to Hartpury guide). All of our clubs and societies are represented so it’s the best way to find your tribe and sign up for new activities. Legends bar will be the centre of your world. It’s the hub for lots of fun activities, kicking off with your Welcome Party. Typical events include a pub crawl to take in some of Gloucester’s best bars, a shopping trip, a pub quiz and a chilled out cinema night. We’ll be around to offer a helping hand as you move in to your accommodation and start to feel at home – why not bring some photos to personalise your room? Freshers’ Week runs alongside Welcome Week, which provides your academic induction. This is when you’ll get your timetable and meet your classmates. You’ll get your own copy of your Freshers’ Week guide before you arrive, so you know what’s happening and when. You’ll also find some tips for making the most of student life as well as vital information. One of the biggest weeks of the year, it’s just the start of your Hartpury adventure.

The Chill Out Zone in Hartpury House provides a quieter option for you to meet new people, watch a DVD or TV, listen to music or read a magazine and chat with friends.

Top tips for Freshers’ Week

• Show up for every event – you never know who you might meet • Put the numbers of a few taxi firms in your mobile (Andy Cars offer a student discount) and find out when the buses run • Get tickets for Freshers’ events when you first arrive or buy a wristband – you don’t want to miss out • Stay healthy – don’t drink too much alcohol and have a good breakfast each day • Ask questions – we’re here to help • Be yourself and make the most of every opportunity that comes your way

Buy a wristband when you get here and you’ll get free entry to all Legends bar events for the rest of the year. Last year, our silver wristband (£75) included all events except our Summer Ball, while our gold wristband (£125) included the Summer Ball too.

Connect with Hartpury SU

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Choosing to live on our beautiful campus in your first year is a good option if you want to get to grips with student life quickly. You’ll become part of a ready-made community, live in a secure and vibrant environment and reduce the amount of time spent travelling between your new bed and your lectures. Living on campus You don’t have to give up all your home comforts, our cosy student halls have en-suite facilities and WiFi. We’ve even got quieter rooms for those who have to get up early to care for horses, or to train, or if you just love catching those extra zzzs!

Living on campus is for you if you want to • be at the heart of a student community • have wardens and support staff on hand • live on a rural campus • know exactly what your living costs will be

Applications for accommodation open 1 March 2019 www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-accommodation

Make us your FIrm choice by your applicant day in February and you’re guaranteed a room on campus for your first year. We’ll take your priority accommodation booking on your applicant day. Find out more on page 5

We have a range of single rooms on campus to suit all needs. You can choose from standard or large options. Limbury and New Vicarage halls of residence are set around a pretty quad, perfect for summer days and barbecues. Hartpury House offers cosy rooms in a historic setting, with stunning views over Hartpury Gardens and rolling Cotswold countryside. Our accommodation If you fancy yourself a budding chef, you might choose to live in our self-catered halls. Or you can opt to live in our catered B&B halls and enjoy freshly cooked, nutritious food every day. Join your housemates and head down to Graze to share a meal together. To see our accommodation prices for 2019, visit our website at www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-accommodation

“I loved living in halls in my first year. I was so close to everything and it was like being part of a family. My two roommates are still my best friends now.” Sophie Hulme, MSci Equine Science

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If you’re after a real city living experience, you might decide that Gloucester city centre is the place to call home. Packed with bars, shops and student hang-outs, you’ll be right in the heart of the action. Living off campus Blackfriars Residence You could be the second student cohort to live in one of our new student rooms, just a short walk from vibrant Gloucester Quays. Experience modern student living with stylish rooms and en-suite facilities. Student Digs These properties offer urban living in historical Gloucester city centre. There are 54 rooms laid out in flats. Clean and classic, they’ve been designed with the

modern student in mind. Private accommodation

If you want to take greater steps towards independence, you can choose private housing. It’s not an uncommon option amongst first years – there are lots of Hartpury students living in Gloucester and loving it, so you won’t be going it alone.

Living off campus is for you if you want to • be based in a lively city environment • have some space between your home and the lecture theatre • have flexible options for your living costs

*Accommodation interior photo- graphs on this page are illustrative, but reflect similar accommodation.

Get more information about living on and off campus by emailing accommodation@hartpury.ac.uk

Getting around There’s a regular bus service from the city centre to Hartpury and many students opt to share transport or fuel costs. We run a free minibus service to Gloucester weekday evenings and Saturdays. Parking is available on campus. The cost for 2019-20 is £60-£100 for the year, depending on where you want to park. You can buy a permit from our online shop www.hartpury.ac.uk/shop or when you enrol. There is also free parking at our Equine Centre (on campus). For more information visit www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-transport

Hartpury students get discounted rates on taxis from a trusted local taxi firm. Find out more when you get here

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Our spectacular 360-hectare campus will be the hub of your student life, but it’s also a launch pad for a bigger adventure. We’re right on the doorstep of some of the best attractions, events and landscapes in the country and there’s plenty to choose from, whatever your passion. Living in Gloucestershire The insider’s guide Best for sports fans

Best for the style conscious With all the high street favourites as well as independent boutiques and vintage shops, Cheltenham is the place to go. There’s a free shuttle bus to and from campus at weekends, so you don’t even have to carry all your bags home on the public bus. Best for adrenaline junkies Explore ancient woodland and a dramatic river valley in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. Go mountain biking on steep forest tracks, scale rocks or descend into prehistoric caves. If you’re looking for a more relaxing day out, try canoeing down the Wye Valley. Best for foodies You’ll never go hungry on campus, but there are plenty of delicious food options in Gloucester for those times when you fancy something a little different. One of our favourites is Café René, home of the hunger-busting Desperate Dan Burger plus some great veggie options. Why not give it a try?

Take your pick from Cheltenham Racecourse, home of the world- famous Gold Cup, Kingsholm Stadium, the base of Gloucester Rugby who train at Hartpury, and Cheltenham Town FC. You could watch a different sport almost every weekend, if you like. Best for festival fun Home to over 45 festivals, you’ll find your passion celebrated somewhere in the county. From Frightmare horrorfest to 2000trees music festival, immerse yourself in the local festival scene. Cheltenham’s annual Literature, Jazz, Science and Music festivals draw stars from around the world. Best for music fans There are lots of student bars and clubs close to campus, but if you want to move beyond cheesy pop, check out The 2 Pigs. This friendly Cheltenham club runs alternative music nights, late night karaoke and indie discos. Best for a bonkers tradition When it comes to celebrating the weird, Gloucestershire does it best! Cheese rolling is probably the most famous of our bizarre events. You can watch the bold and the brave hurtle down Coopers Hill after a huge Double Gloucester each spring bank holiday!

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You’ll be in good hands at Hartpury. Our club teams compete in the British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS) league and more. Our students always do us proud. Join a Sports Academy 200 over Our students and graduates are successful athletes. From equestrian athletes winning medals in the Rio Olympics and our women’s rowing squad winning the Henley Royal Regatta five years in a row, to our men’s football academy winning the BUCS Premier League nine times and the BUCS National Championships four times, we have athletes doing amazing things in the world of international sport. Our men’s rugby team has won the BUCS Super Rugby Union Championship at Twickenham two years in a row (2017 and 2018). In 2018, our women’s rugby team won the BUCS Women’s National 7s Championships and were runners-up in the BUCS Rugby Union Championships. We have an outstanding track record for developing talented athletes through our dedicated Sports Academies. We also have an Athlete Performance Academy which supports athletes in a range of other disciplines not covered by our current academies. Recently, this has included athletics, swimming, tennis, track and field, and weightlifting. See all of the Sports Academies on offer to the right. We’ve produced over 200 sporting internationals over the past 10 years

Our Sports Academies Men’s and women’s football Men’s and women’s rugby Equine Rowing Golf Netball Athlete performance academy

Apply for our academies Visit our website and fill in our ‘Interested in Sport’ form at www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-academies Here you’ll find out more about each academy, including how much they cost. Once you’ve sent us your form, the relevant academy manager for your sport will be in touch to discuss your next steps. Some of our academies run assessment days which you may be invited to attend. Find out about funding We’re an accredited centre for the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) via Sport England, which provides funding and support to some of our top performers. We also offer Hartpury Sports Academy scholarships. Applications are considered on an individual basis. You can discuss this with your academy manager. Our brand new sports facilities We’ve invested £8.8 million into our brand new sports facilities, kitted out with the very latest in sports technology. You’ll hone your skills using the therapy and rehabilitation suites, altitude chamber, human performance and biomechanics labs, and anti-gravity treadmill. Our new double sports hall is equipped with high-tech video performance cameras, so you can perfect your game with the help of post-match analysis. When it comes to cutting-edge sports facilities, we’ve got you covered. Want to play sports for fun? Join one of our sports clubs and societies run by our Students’ Union. Open to everyone, you’ll make friends outside of your course while you keep fit. To find out what’s on offer, turn to page 18 . Want to join our gym? Membership is £100 for the year and open to everyone.

Our Hartpury RFC team compete in the Greene King IPA Championship

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Bring your horse

We’re a big equine education centre with stabling for 230 horses. So if you want to bring your horse on livery while you study with us, you can rest assured they’ll be in a safe and secure environment. Our on-campus livery is offered on a DIY basis.

Our world-class facilities include • American style barns and outdoor stabling, all with rubber mat flooring • Two horse walkers • Four indoor and two outdoor areas plus a lunging arena • All-weather hacking route around the estate for off-road hacking • Limited turnout • Access to the Equine Therapy Centre facilities – including a water treadmill, high-speed treadmill, weighbridge, the Margaret Giffen Centre for Rider Performance and solarium Livery students receive discounted entry fees to unaffiliated shows run by Hartpury and there are inter-barn challenges which take place throughout the year.

There are also a number of livery yards in the area, many of which are smaller and offer additional grazing. This might be an option if our large yard and busy environment aren’t quite what you’re looking for. Some yards also offer accommodation options – ideal if you want to live near your horse. Take a look at our website to view our prices and download our livery guide www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-livery Get in touch for information and advice livery@hartpury.ac.uk Demand for livery is high and places are subject to availability. You’ll be notified at the beginning of June if you have been successful in securing a livery place for September 2019.

We offer livery students discounted rates on Baileys horse feed and a Baileys nutritionist can offer individual diet recommendations for your horse.

Applications for livery open 1 March 2019 www.hartpury.ac.uk/uni-livery

Don’t have your own horse? If you don’t have a horse, or decide not to bring yours with you, you’ll still have opportunities to get in the saddle. You can access riding lessons on our loan horses and join the student-run Equestrian Club. Do you have a horse you could loan us? If you have a horse that you weren’t planning to bring with you, we could take them on a loan basis, subject to suitability. We’ll look after them during term time and they’ll be used for education and teaching. At the weekends, you can arrange to ride your horse. Get in touch using the details on the back page to find out more.

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Useful contacts Admissions

admissions@hartpury.ac.uk +44 (0) 1452 702244

Accommodation

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2 nd in the UK for staff with teaching qualifications (HESA 2018) 97% of our graduates are in employment or further study within 6 months (HESA 2018) 1/3 We’re in the top 1/3 in the UK for student satisfaction (NSS 2018) Top

#ComingToHartpury2019 We’re here to help. If you have any questions, get in touch and quote your UCAS personal ID. Don’t forget, once you’ve made Hartpury (H22) your firm choice through UCAS Track we’ll consider your accommodation and livery applications as a priority. www.hartpury.ac.uk

Our teaching is among the best in the UK