Hartpury Annual Report July 2025

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Hartpury University Annual Report and Financial Statements > 2024/2025

HIGHLIGHTS > Veterinary Nursing and Technical Skills Centre launch

The state-of-the-art Veterinary Nursing and Technical Skills Centre at Hartpury University was opened by Chancellor Martin Clunes on Friday 14 March, during a special event at the Gloucestershire campus. In his opening speech, Martin praised the ‘care’ of this special industry, and how the facility will help to address the industry need for more qualified veterinary nurses. Staff and students were joined by the Governors, as well as guests from the design and build team, local council, funders, and wider veterinary nursing profession. The launch was covered by a range of media outlets too, including BBC News, BBC Radio Gloucestershire, ITV West, and Vet Times.

> Netball success Hartpury College claimed the National title at the AoC National Championships showcasing their exceptional talent and teamwork. The Netball Academy enjoyed another superb year also claiming victories at the AoC National Championships and U19 National Schools Finals, securing back-to-back championship glory.

INDUSTRY RECOGNITION > Hartpury University was recognised in the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy

Hartpury University and Hartpury College’s Digital Innovation Farm was featured in the UK Government’s Modern Industrial Strategy: Advanced Manufacturing Sector Plan as a key institution driving innovation in the agri-tech sector. Matt Bell, Professor of Agriculture at Hartpury University said : “The Industrial Strategy rightly highlights the vital role of agri tech in delivering innovative solutions and accelerating their adoption to tackle the sustainability challenges facing modern agriculture.”

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