Landmark Issue 19 2021 SINGLE PAGES

12 TEACHING & LEARNING LANDMARK We are pleased to announce a new partnership with The Bathurst Estate that will provide students and staff with access to 15,000 acres of farmland, forestry, environmentally managed land, real estate, heritage properties and a range of rural enterprises for teaching, research and knowledge exchange. The diverse range of rural enterprises that operate within the Bathurst Estate will provide invaluable real-world experience to students on all courses – including agriculture, business, the environment, real estate, rural land management, equine and the new cultural heritage programmes launching this year. The historic Estate, “over the wall” from our campus is owned by Lord Allen Bathurst, an alumnus (1985) and one of the University’s Vice-Presidents. The Bathurst family has supported our institution since its foundation 175 years ago. We hope that the Estate will benefit greatly from an ever-closer working relationship with the University. Engagement with academics who are thought leaders, alongside staff and student research projects will inevitably add value to its future strategic plans. The Vice-Chancellor said: “The University has been at the forefront of the land-based sector for 175 years and remains committed to continually enhancing the learning experience for its students. This is why we are delighted to announce this exciting partnership with the Bathurst Estate which provides a new and innovative approach to the delivery of practical teaching.” A deepening, historic partnership