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HIGHER EDUCATIONAT WRITTLECOLLEGE

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WELCOME...This magazine gives you a taste of the fantastic news stories and student successes from the world of Higher Education at Writtle College.By choosing Writtle as your place of study for a degree-level course, you will be studying at an institution with a long history for achieving success. Our graduates progress onto a wide a range of specialist careers and this magazine is your chance to see just some of the highlights from Higher Education at Writtle College during the past year.

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LEARNING THE LESSONS OF SUCCESS… 4

AGRICULTURE 6

ANIMAL MANAGEMENT AND ANIMAL SCIENCE 8

CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENT 10

EQUINE AND VETERINARY PHYSIOTHERAPY 12

FLORISTRY 14

HORTICULTURE 16

SPORTS, EXERCISE AND CYCLING PERFORMANCE 18

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WRITTLE SCHOOL OF DESIGN DEGREE SHOW GALLERY 22

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Every year, we celebrate our students’ success in style when they graduate from their chosen courses and leave us to pursue rewarding careers and life experiences.

The graduation ceremonies give us, as well as parents, family and friends, tremendous pride in seeing our students attain such outstanding achievements. After graduating from the College, most students embark on fantastic careers, while others continue studying at the College and progress onto the next level of academic study.

Whatever their next steps, our graduates are fully prepared to face their next challenge with the valuable skills and knowledge gained from their time with us.

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AGRICULTURE1. STUDENTS TAKE PART IN THE 2015 CEREALS CHALLENGE

A team from Writtle College has qualified for the 2015 Cereals Challenge and is now trying to grow the best plot of winter rye.

2. AGRICULTURE ACADEMIC GIVEN TOP AWARD

Dr Nicola Blackie, Course Leader for Agriculture, was one of only five recipients nationally of bursaries from the Farmers Club Charitable Trust.

3. FIRST YEAR AGRICULTURE STUDENTS VISIT CLARKSONS AT IPSWICH DOCKS

Manager Julian Scott, a Writtle College graduate, and Stuart Attridge, from Harlow Agricultural Merchants, showed the students the import and export facilities for agricultural commodities. Stuart also explained the quality requirements of some crop markets.

4. WRITTLE COLLEGE HELPING TO TRANSFORM AGRICULTURAL TRAINING IN UZBEKISTAN

Writtle College is part of a landmark project to transform the teaching of agriculture in Uzbekistan. The £752,000 EU-financed project over the next three years sees the College working alongside four European partners and five Uzbek universities to re-design the curriculum in the country.

5. LECTURER VISITS USA TO LEARN MORE ABOUT LARGE SCALE DAIRY FARMS

Dr Nicola Blackie, Course Leader for Agriculture, is researching the influence of lameness on the feeding and lying behaviour of Holstein dairy cows. As part of this, she visited Kentucky to see how farmers are developing their facilities and managing their herds to tackle the challenge of growth, while maximising cow welfare and production.

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6. AGRICULTURE STUDENTS ASSESS POTENTIAL OF COVER CROPS

Second year Agriculture degree students attended a farmer trials open day organised by Kings Seeds and Essex & Suffolk Water looking at the potential of cover crops.

The students are looking at the ecological benefits of cover crops. Working in partnership with a local farm, as well as Essex and Suffolk Water and Kings Seeds, they are working to maintain and protect the quality of drinking water and reduce inputs into crop production, thereby improving enterprise profitability and creating biodiversity.

7. FARM MINISTER RECOLLECTS TIME AT WRITTLE COLLEGE

Farm Minister George Eustice has recollected his memories of studying at Writtle College.

The Conservative MP for Camborne, Redruth and Hayle since May 2010, who was appointed Farm Minister in October 2013, said: “My learning at Writtle College has been very useful in my entire career, from running the family business to politics, and I still sometimes reference it.”

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1. ANIMAL COURSES RECEIVED DEGREE RECOGNITION FROM SOCIETY OF BIOLOGY

The BSc (Hons) Animal Management and the BSc (Hons) Animal Science have been given the recognition for the next five years as they deliver more than 50% high quality biology-related content.

By studying these degrees, students will automatically fulfil the eligibility criteria for associate membership of the Society (AMSB) on graduation.

2. WRITTLE GRADUATES ENJOY PROGRESSION ONTO ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGE

A number of students have enjoyed progressing onto the accelerated degree programme at the RVC in recent years. Sophia Pereira, Olivia Maddox and Alexandra Whitbread, all BSc (Hons) Animal Science, are the latest Writtle graduates to follow this pathway.

3. ANIMAL SCIENCE GRADUATE’S DISSERTATION STUDY PUBLISHED BY HORSE FEED COMPANY

Lily Crockett, who graduated with a BSc (Hons) Animal Science in 2014, has had her dissertation findings written up by the horse feed company Dengie.

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4. TWO WRITTLE COLLEGE ACADEMICS WERE GIVEN TOP AWARDS TO ENABLE THEM TO PUSH FORWARD RESEARCH IN THEIR AREAS

Nieky van Veggel, Course Scheme Manager in Animal Science, is one of only two recipients in the country to be given the UK Federation for Food Science and Technology’s (UKFFoST) John Coppock Award.

Dr Nicola Blackie, Senior Lecturer in Animal Science (Livestock Production and Welfare), was one of only five recipients nationally of bursaries from the Farmers Club Charitable Trust.

5. WRITTLE COLLEGE STAFF AND STUDENTS PRESENT AT BRITISH SOCIETY OF ANIMAL SCIENCE

The conference put under the microscope the livestock production research and technological advances that could mitigate the impact of the booming world population amid diminishing resources and changing food demands.

The Writtle College contributors looked at the issue from a number of perspectives – from the attitude of diners towards broiler chicken welfare to the crossbreeding of rare and commercial breed pigs to enhance productivity.

6. STUDENTS SHOWCASE RESEARCH PROJECTS

Third year Animal Management and Animal Science students presented their dissertation posters at their end of year event. Topics included ‘Can you clicker train a pig?’, ‘Can you entertain a hyena with a fruit kebab?’ and ‘Do cats and pumas play in the same way?’.

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1) CONSERVATION COURSE GAINS RECOGNITION FROM CIEEM

The College’s BSc (Hons) Conservation and Environment course has been accredited by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) – one of only seven higher education institutions in the country to have their degrees recognised by the Institute.

2) DRONE USED TO ENHANCE STUDIES

The latest equipment to be purchased by the conservation scheme allows students to monitor the presence and behaviour of animals as well as being used to survey remote and inaccessible areas.

3) BARN OWL CAUGHT ON FILM AT WRITTLE COLLEGE

Alan Roscoe, Conservation lecturer, said: “Our estate often offers our students the chance to follow their interest in wildlife outside their studies, adding a valuable aspect to their Conservation course.” Visit our YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/writtlecollege1 to view the footage!

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4) STUDY TOUR TRIP SUCCESS

Students have enjoyed taking part in week-long Study Tours. This year’s trips will include the New Forest and Dorset, where they met the Great Bustard Project, the MoD, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and Forestry Commission, among others.

5) TROPICAL WORK FOR CONSERVATION GRADUATE

Having graduated last year, Felix Driver is currently enjoying a six month spell in the tropics with the UK Overseas Territories Conservation Forum.

6) CONSERVATION STUDENTS VISIT WILDLIFE-RICH ISLAND

Students on the Conservation scheme visited Havergate Island, off the Suffolk coast, where they were hosted by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.

7) WRITTLE COLLEGE CONSERVATION STUDENT WINS MAJOR ZOOLOGICAL PHOTOGRAPHY PRIZE!

Sarah Kilshaw, a first year Conservation student, won a major zoological photography prize and is now seeing her image on merchandise and in an exhibition at London Zoo.

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1) NEW WATER TREADMILL AT EQUINE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTRE

Equine Sports Therapy and Veterinary Physiotherapy students have been enjoying our brand new water treadmill in our therapy barn at Cow Watering Campus!

2) LORDSHIPS STUD WELCOMES TWO YOUNG RESCUE HORSES FROM WORLD HORSE WELFARE

The two-year-old horses, Pie and Alaska, joined Lordships Stud and will stay for the duration of their formative years, before being returned to the charity for rehoming. They will be backed and trained by students.

3) EQUINE STUDENTS VISIT THE KING’S TROOP ROYAL HORSE ARTILLERY

First year Equine degree students visited The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery at Woolwich and watched a high speed riding lesson, complete with ceremonial swords!

4) SPORT HORSES OF THE FUTURE IDENTIFIED AT LORDSHIPS STUD!

The sport horses and ponies of the future were identified at an evaluation event at Writtle College’s Lordships Stud.

The British Equestrian Federation’s (BEF) Futurity Evaluation for young horses and ponies was held at the College in the

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Summer. The College’s Lordships Stud had a strong presence again this year, presenting four of its own foals as well as enjoying strong links with a number of other high-scoring participants.

5) WRITTLE COLLEGE HOSTS BUCS EQUINE COMPETITION

Four teams visited Writtle College’s equine centre to compete in a British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) dressage and jumping competition. Teams of four from Writtle College, University of Essex, University of Cambridge and University of East Anglia went head-to-head.

6) STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN PAINTED HORSE DEMONSTRATIONS

Writtle students enhanced their learning through the art of painting muscles groups and skeletal systems on horses as part of their anatomy and physiology module.

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1) WRITTLE COLLEGE LECTURER IS A CONTRIBUTOR TO THE PROFESSIONAL FLORISTS’ MANUAL

Senior Floristry lecturer Julia Ryde was one of four floristry experts to contribute towards The Professional Florists’ Manual, a joint publication with the British Florist Association and the Society of Floristry Training Fund.

2) FLORISTRY STUDENTS SPREAD A LITTLE HAPPINESS TO ESSEX LOCALS

Working in collaboration with the British Florist Association annual project, Lonely Bouquet, first year students created five beautiful bouquets and left them in locations around Chelmsford as a special treat for people over the festive period.

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3) FLORISTRY STUDENT’S SUCCESS AT BRIDAL COMPETITION

Second year Foundation Degree Professional Floristry student Ayane Shimazu, from Japan, came fourth in the bridal competition at Fleurex.

4) LECTURER COMMISSIONED TO MAKE POSY FOR THE QUEEN!

Writtle College Senior Floristry lecturer Julia Ryde was commissioned to make a posy for the Queen which was presented to her when she visited Chelmsford in 2014.

5) STUDENTS SHOWCASE STUNNING WORK AT END OF YEAR EXHIBITION

Floristry degree students once again displayed their creative and eye-catching displays at the annual end of year floristry exhibition.

6) EASTER DISPLAYS ON SHOW AT WRITTLE

A number of students participated in an Easter-themed floral competition on campus. A wide range of techniques and designs were used and students and staff were asked to vote for their favourite! Industry judges were also asked to select their best display.

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1) HORTICULTURE STUDENT WINS NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

BSc (Hons) Horticulture student James Hayley is one of only six students across the country to be given the Student Scholarship from the David Colegrave Foundation.

2) TRIAL FOR TOZER SEEDS CONDUCTED AT WRITTLE COLLEGE

Writtle College students are working on a crop trial for a major breeder and supplier of chilli peppers and tomatoes in the UK.

The current crop trials work being conducted in the research glasshouse features over 40 cultivars of chilli peppers all provided by Tozer Seeds. The Tozer trials at Writtle College also contain a range of speciality tomatoes and sweet peppers, which are from Tozer’s own breeding programme as well as from their marketing partners.

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3) STUDENT REACHES NATIONAL FINAL

Horticulture student, Rosie Kippen, reached the national final of the Young Horticulturist of the Year in 2014. Rosie was also one of three Writtle students to work on Alan Titchmarsh’s TV shows.

4) LECTURER BECOMES FELLOW OF THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF HORTICULTURE

Senior Horticulture Lecturer Sandra Nicholson has been made a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Horticulture.

She was given the Fellowship at the Annual General Meeting at the RHS Lindley Hall, London.

5) BOTANIST AND BROADCASTER JAMES WONG ATTENDS EMPLOYABILITY WEEK

Writtle College students gained specialist advice, guidance and information about potential career opportunities.

A wide range of industry experts – including botanist and broadcaster James Wong – attended the College’s Employability Day.

6) FARM MINISTER RECOLLECTS TIME AT WRITTLE COLLEGE

Farm Minister George Eustice, who studied Horticulture at Writtle, has recollected his memories of studying at Writtle College.

“My learning at Writtle College has been very useful in my entire career, from running the family business to politics, and I still sometimes reference it” he said.

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1) HIGHLY RANKED IN GUARDIAN UNIVERSITY LEAGUE TABLES

Our Sports and Exercise Performance degree was ranked 14th out of 69 for sports science courses in the 2015 Guardian UK University League Tables.

2) WRITTLE COLLEGE SPORTS LECTURER HELPS CHAMPION CYCLIST ALEX DOWSETT WITH RECORD ATTEMPT

Mark Walker, who is course manager for the Foundation degree in Cycling Performance, has been giving Alex coaching and is involved in training the Chelmsford-based cyclist for his Hour Record bid.

Alex helped present the awards at one of Writtle College’s graduation ceremonies earlier this year.

3) SPORTS LECTURER CELEBRATES COACHING SUCCESS WITH TWO LEADING CYCLISTS

Helen Wyman and Sean Dunlea are two of the leading lights in UK cycling who have competed in the World Cyclocross Championships, and they have been given coaching by Cycling Performance Course Leader Mark Walker.

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4) COLLEGE SPONSORS ACTIVE ESSEX SPORTS AWARDS

Course Scheme Manager Greg Deacon presented automotive supplier Visteon with the Active Workplace of the Year at the Active Essex Sports Awards.

5) STUDENTS VISIT PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL GROUND

Sport students recently visited the stadium of Leyton Orient football club as part of a Fitness Testing and Performance module. Overseen by the Head of Sport Science at Leyton Orient FC, students tested youth academy players using the Nike SPARQ testing protocol.

6) LEADERSHIP TRIP TO MERSEY

A two-night residential field visit to Mersey formed part of the new Leadership Development via the Outdoors module. Students enjoyed team building activities including high wires and bridge building.

7) PARALYMPIAN GIVES INSPIRING TALK

Former Paralympic gold medallist, Danny Crates, visited Writtle College to give a motivational talk to sports students. His talk gave a valuable insight into his adapted training techniques.

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1) CONTEMPORARY ART AND DESIGN GRADUATE EXHIBITED AT THE HAYWARD GALLERY

Writtle School of Design graduate, and current postgraduate student, Liz Sterry exhibited her work entitled “Kay’s Blog” at End User, an exhibition in the Project Space at the Hayward Gallery on London’s South Bank.

2) WRITTLE SCHOOL OF DESIGN GRADUATE WINS NATIONAL AWARD!

Liam Sapsford, who graduated with a BSc (Hons) Landscape & Garden Design and now runs his own business, was named Garden Designer of the Year 2014 at Grand Designs Live! He was given his award by designer and television presenter Kevin McCloud at the London Excel show.

3) VISIT USED TO ENHANCE LEARNING

Interior students recently visited the Ecobuild exhibition in London to learn about sustainable design.

4) INSPIRING INTERIOR VISIT TO FRANCE

Interior Architecture & Design students went on a study trip to Paris, visiting many famous cultural sites including Villa Savoye, designed by Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret.

5) OLYMPIC PARK VISIT

Students were shown around the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park by Phil Askew, Project Sponsor Parklands and Public Realm.

Phil has overseen this amazing new park for London from the initial design phase, through construction, the Games and now into the most important phase – a meaningful legacy.

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6) ART AND DESIGN LECTURER SELECTED TO CURATE AN EXHIBITION OF EXPERIMENTAL FILM AND VIDEO ART AT THE ROYAL SCOTTISH ACADEMY.

After a call for exhibition proposals organised by the Society of Scottish Artists (SSA), Pryle Behrman was selected to curate the exhibition in Edinburgh as part of the SSA’s 117th Annual Exhibition.

7) INSPIRING TRIP TO ANGLESEY ABBEY, CAMBRIDGE

Students enjoyed the Winter Garden and snowdrop collections. Knowledgeable National Trust gardener David Jordan, a former Writtle student, explained the garden’s design, management and plant combinations for a spectacular winter landscape.

8) GRADUATE WINS NATIONAL BUSINESS AWARD

Writtle School of Design graduate, James Lanwarne, won a national business award with his business Lanwarne Landscapes Ltd. The former Garden Design student was awarded ‘UK Business of the Year’ at the FSB WorldPlay UK Business Awards 2014.

9) INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS – EUROPE ACCREDITATION

The federation has accredited Writtle’s BSc (Hons) Landscape Architecture and BSc (Hons) Landscape and Garden Design

courses. The criteria looked at the taught modules and their percentage of design, ecology and professional practices, as well as the technical and theoretical distribution across the modules.

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The annual Writtle School of Design End of Year Degree Show was another huge success! Final year students had the opportunity to showcase their fantastic designs to the public, whilst also creating industry contacts and employment connections.

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