About us
At Harper Adams we’re changing the world.
Advancing knowledge, inspiring learners and equipping people to find creative, sustainable solutions to the economic and environmental challenges facing our planet – now and in the future. Real change is possible through a united vision and shared agenda.
Harper Adams is the University for food production and technology, animal health and wellbeing, and their contribution to sustainable, living environments for our planet’s inhabitants.
This is supported by our departments, curricula, and research specialisms in: Science, Technology, Agriculture, Business, Economics, Food, Land Management, Environment, Engineering, Entomology, Plant Science, Animal Wellbeing, Veterinary Science, Zoology, Farming, Sustainability, Enterprise, Digital, Data Science, Policy.
Whilst many of our teaching, research and knowledge exchange activities are delivered or coordinated from an attractive campus in rural Shropshire, our impact and reach is regional, national, and international. We offer free staff parking, leisure facilities, and we are only a short drive from the busy market town of Newport.
Our University
An investment of more than £20million has created an attractive rural campus that celebrates our heritage and status as best modern university with all the teaching, research, leisure, and conference facilities you need on your doorstep.
Contemporary laboratories, a student hub, farm innovations, and specialist centres for engineering, veterinary services, entomology and food are amongst the latest additions.
Our People and Structure
Information on our university leadership, academic departments and key contacts
Facts and Figures
Harper Adams is an award-winning UK university, with world-leading research and excellent job prospects for graduates.
Legal and Governance
University governance, policies and publication scheme.
Our 2030 Vision
Together, we will make the difference
At Harper Adams we’re changing the world. Advancing knowledge, inspiring learners and equipping people to find creative, sustainable solutions to the economic and environmental challenges facing our planet – now and in the future. Real change is possible through a united vision and shared agenda.
Benefits of working at Harper Adams University
- Beautiful rural location
- Generous holiday entitlement
- On campus retail, catering and gym facilities
- Opportunity to purchase additional holiday
- Opportunities for agile working
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Disability Confident Employer
- Enhanced maternity benefits
- Enhanced sickness absence payments
- Cyclescheme supporter
- Workwear provided (if applicable)