Specialist Facilities Strategy

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Hartpury has the potential to become the leading destination for animal-related education and activities. The vision for Animal can be realised by focusing on key priorities that align with Hartpury’s 2030 strategic pillars of Passion, People, and Place.

Driving excellence through expertise and innovation We will:

2.3. Raise the profile of Hartpury Animal and community engagement through outreach, partnerships, and events. 2.4. Build on an inclusive environment within animal for students, staff, and partners.

1.1. Achieve global recognition, create an identity, and aspire to be an industry leader by setting standards for excellence. 1.2. Facilitate industry-leading research in collaboration with partners, advancing animal welfare and education through knowledge exchange. 1.3. Develop Canine as the USP, investing in facilities and services including hydrotherapy, qualifications and commercial opportunities. 1.4. Enhance digital and technology skill through the integration of VR, augmented reality and AI.

Enhancing facilities, empowering the future We will:

3.1. Develop world-leading aspirational, specialist animal facilities to support long-term strategy. 3.2. Embrace the ‘Living Classroom’: A biodiverse, immersive campus enabling hands-on learning and innovation. 3.3. Embed green principles into campus design, operations, and animal welfare practices with sustainability at the core.

Empowering staff, students and communities We will:

2.1. Prioritise student support and outcomes by managing growth, changes to curriculum, and employability initiatives, fostering student progression and success. 2.2. Invest in expertise through inspirational leadership and highly skilled staff, driving Hartpury Animal’s global reputation.

3.4. Be the destination for animal-related commercial and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities.

3.5. Achieve local, national, and international influence by amplifying Hartpury Animal’s identity as a leader in education and research.