Harper Adams University

Harper Adams University is a specialist institution in Newport, Shropshire, serving the land-based and food systems economy through applied research and industry partnerships. Co-located assets include a commercial-scale university farm with instrumented test fields and livestock units, on-farm labs, and engineering workshops for rapid prototyping and validation. A longstanding placement year embeds talent across the sector, and flexible models offer contract research, facility access, and joint development with growers and manufacturers. Research is supported by competitive UK funding, including UK Research and Innovation and Innovate UK, plus collaborations with government bodies. A dedicated technology transfer office manages IP, licensing, and streamlined agreements for sponsored research and testing.