RAU Alumni

04/06/2026

✨ Join us for the annual Bledisloe Lecture at the Royal Agricultural University on Wednesday 24 June 2026.

We’re delighted to welcome Dame Fiona Reynolds, who will deliver this year’s lecture:

“The Fight for Beauty – and Why It Matters More Than Ever.”

An inspiring evening exploring the importance of beauty in our landscapes, communities and lives.

📅 Wednesday 24 June 2026
📍 Royal Agricultural University

03/06/2026

24/05/2026

Join the RAU/C alumni community at the Brown & Co stand during the Suffolk Show on Wednesday 27 May, 5:30–6:30pm.

Julia Jenkins, Head of Development & Alumni Relations, will be there to say a few words on the important role our alumni network plays in the life of the University.

We look forward to seeing you there for drinks and a catch-up.

21/05/2026

RAU alumus Richard Chance's family would like to share the notice of his memorial service which takes place in London on Wednesday the 27th of May. It will be live-streamed and the link will be shared when available.

Please RSVP via link below if you will be attending in person
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEMdB-34gzOIqLhvO92o3dWQVlRpTl3fdQU-1UrJSSCHviCA/viewform

19/05/2026

The Royal Agricultural University community is backing the Hawkstone Farmers Choir ahead of the BGT semi-finals at the London Apollo on 23 May 🎤🌾

RAU alumni Flo Dawes, who manages Nupdown Equestrian, entomologist Sally-Ann Spence, and 4th-generation farmer Andy Owens are proudly flying the flag for British farming and raising awareness for rural mental health and su***de prevention. From livery yards to biodiversity surveys and pumpkin patches, their story is all about community, resilience, and support 💚

Click the website here to vote: https://www.itv.com/vote

18/05/2026

Are you an RAC/RAU alumni who found love along the way? We’re looking to feature beautiful wedding moments from our alumni community in Landmark. Send us your favourite moments and celebrate where your journey has led you.

Please email us at [email protected] before 31st May

14/05/2026

We’re delighted that outline planning approval has been granted for our Innovation Village - the UK’s first innovation hub dedicated to the land-based sector.

Bringing together researchers, farmers, food producers, landowners and industry partners, the Innovation Village will drive sustainable solutions for food production, biodiversity recovery and resilient rural communities.

An exciting step forward for the RAU, Cirencester and Gloucestershire.

Read more here: https://www.rau.ac.uk/about-rau/news-and-events/news/universitys-planned-innovation-village-gains-outline-planning

12/05/2026

May Ball 2026 – Tickets on sale now

All alumni are warmly invited to relive fond memories and celebrate the start of summer in style at this year’s RAUSU’s May Ball 2026 on Friday 22 May.

Disco Cirque Du Ciren promises to be a great evening and includes live DJs, a special performance from Pitbull UK and live music from 7 piece band The Shadow Monkeys. Your ticket also includes unlimited use of the Fun House until 3am and a food token. All of this from 8pm – 7am in a fabulous Big Top venue on our beautiful campus in Cirencester. Don’t worry, the survivor’s photo isn’t compulsory!

Advance tickets are £100 each for alumni and guests. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the Students’ Union website via link below or visit the RAUSU Instagram page.
https://rausu.unioncloud.org/events/may-ball-2026-disco-cirque-du-ciren

If you have any questions about the event, please contact the Students’ Union at [email protected]

20/04/2026

Inside the Horse’s Mind

Step inside the fascinating world of equine neuroscience with a brain dissection demonstration led by Andrew Hemmings, Associate Professor at Royal Agricultural University and Equine Research Lead.

This unique presentation explores how the horse’s brain generates pleasure and responds to stress—offering rare insight into equine behaviour, welfare, and performance.

Book your place via QR code or link below
https://RAUlecture-insidethehorsesmind.eventbrite.co.uk

17/04/2026

RAU Alum of the Year, Rebecca Wilson’s story reminds us that impact deserves recognition. Do you know someone making a difference? Nominate them and let their story inspire others.

Nominate via link below
https://www.rau.ac.uk/form/alum-award-entry-form