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The students’ union is run by current students with the SU President being a Harper Adams graduate, following their final year. The students’ union is at the heart of the close-knit community on campus, running student societies and sports clubs as well as organising nightlife in the form of balls, the legendary themed Wednesday nights and weekend events such as the annual Big Weekend and Hobgoblins, which see guest appearances from popular bands and Radio 1 DJ’s.
The SU helps to organise your Freshers’ Week, at the start of your first term at university, which will help you settle in and meet housemates, people on your course and staff. Wednesdays also see lectures finish at 1pm for everyone to allow students to be involved in sporting activities, whether playing or supporting them, or to enjoy the range of other activities offered by the SU, from gaming, to art to rescue dog walking!
Our student reviewers enjoy all that the union has to offer, from club nights to the freshers’ fair.
Harper Adams University students on Whatuni say:
“Fantastic.”
“Variety of clubs/socs and good support given to exec teams by SU staff.”
“Good, they listen to feedback e.g. make new clubs on demand.”
Taking part in a club is one of the best ways to make friends with those who have common interests and develop life skills. Students have a range of clubs and societies to join including rowing, 4x4, motorsport, gaming, LGBTQ+, field sports, debating forum, rugby and other sports as well as support to create new clubs and societies!
All students get the opportunity to see what the clubs are about at the Freshers’ Fair. Here new students can meet the Club Execs, find out what activities are planned and sign up for their favourites. Sports fixtures involving clubs such as rugby, football and hockey can also be a great way of socialising for those who are just there to support!
Our student reviewers paint a very positive picture of the clubs and societies on offer at Harper Adams, forming the social backbone of the uni: easy to get involved in, lots of choice, and a great way to make friends.
Harper Adams University students on Whatuni say:
“Very welcoming, a range of things to do.”
“Great way of meeting people and just enjoyable.”
“Very good choice and clubs work hard to get you involved.”
The market town of Newport, just 2.4 miles from the university campus, is the nearest stop for supermarkets (Waitrose, Aldi and Lidl), high street stores and specialist shops, including a fancy dress hire shop and charity shops that get plenty of business from Harper Adams students.
The town is also home to around 13 pubs and one nightclub and is a popular night out among the Harper Adams students. Just 10 miles away is Telford Centre which has a much wider range of high street favourites, as well as a selection of popular restaurants and cinemas. Shrewsbury, Stafford and Wolverhampton are all a bit further away but worth exploring.
The uni is located in a rural area, but students don’t feel isolated with Newport nearby, and few have any complaints about their surroundings.
Harper Adams University students on Whatuni say:
“Newport is a nice little town, Telford has all I need.”
“Not a city, rural life is the best.”
“Very quiet but the locals are friendly and have a good laugh.”
Edgmond,
Shropshire,
TF10 8NB