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Student life

The Students’ Union represents the student voice at Hartpury in all aspects of student life. For students keen on sports, the university has lots to get involved with, from equestrian and polo, to hockey and vaulting, and the SU also organises a packed schedule of events and activities throughout the year.

This includes pool tournaments, quiz nights, fancy dress parties, excursions to places such as Bath, London, and Oxford, and the annual Freshers’ fair. They also organise a summer and winter ball each year. Recent acts have included Chase & Status, Katie B, Labyrinth, Scouting for Girls, and the Vengaboys.

They also work hard to ensure students’ thoughts and ideas for change are heard at department and board levels. Students are encouraged to get involved with the SU, where they’ll have plenty of opportunities to help shape the future of the university.

The SU also provides opportunities to get involved in charity work, volunteering, and campaigning.

Hartpury University students on Whatuni say:

“The campus bar is also very nice, with cosy seats and really good pizza.”

“Everyone is really friendly!”

“It is evident the university likes to help and support its students to the best of its ability and I am looking forward to my next year.”

All new Hartpury students are invited to the Freshers’ Fair at the beginning of the year. It’s a great opportunity to find out about all of the clubs and societies on offer. Students can meet the club members, find out what they’ve got planned and sign up for something new. The SU are always happy to support students to set up new clubs too – a great way to develop organisation and management skills for the CV.

There are 20 different clubs and societies to choose from at Hartpury. These are:

Sport:

  • Equestrian
  • Hartpury Active
  • Hockey
  • Polo
  • Polocrosse
  • Vaulting

Societies:

  • Agricultural Society
  • Book Society
  • Breeding Society
  • Christian Society
  • Gaming Group
  • Green Leaders
  • LGBT+
  • Walking Society
  • Women’s Campaign

Hartpury University students on Whatuni say:

“There is loads of activities and clubs to get involved with or even to volunteer at the therapy centres (equine and canine) where you also get to use these places to aid your study. ”

“Having the chance to get involved in the various clubs, societies and sports really does make Hartpury stand out.”

“Sport facilities are also amazing with a full gym, football pitches, equestrian facilities, rugby pitches, driving range"

Hartpury is a beautiful place to live and study. Students are surrounded by the tranquil Cotswold countryside, as well as being only a few miles away from lively Gloucester city and Cheltenham town, offering the best in city living.

Gloucester Quays and Cheltenham offer big-brand outlet shopping and high street boutiques. Sports fans can enjoy Cheltenham racecourse, with its annual four-day Cheltenham Festival and Gold Cup events, as well as football, rugby, and cricket teams to support.

Those looking for more daring activities can check out Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre, The Warehouse Climbing and Caving Centre, Go Ape in the Forest of Dean, and Bugsboarding Mountain Bike Centre just outside Hartpury. And who can forget the infamous Cheese Rolling competition which happens in Gloucester each year.

There’s a great nightlife outside of campus, with Gloucester and Cheltenham offering a range of bars and clubs to suit everyone’s taste.

Hartpury University students on Whatuni say:

“It’s really busy and buzzing community its large but you feel safe here.”

“Hartpury is a 10 minute drive from the main city of Gloucester, where all things are accessible. Grocery stores, shopping malls, doctors offices can all be found in Gloucester as well as in the village next to Hartpury. If you live on site, amenities are very accessible and most things are only a 5 minute walk from where you’re staying.”

“I love that the campus is rural, but it’s very accessible. The location is beautiful and the facilities are excellent.”

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