HRH the Princess Royal visiting the new hydrotherapy suite.

HRH the Princess Royal opens new buildings at Harper Adams

Harper Adams University yesterday celebrated the opening of two new buildings at its campus in Shropshire, to support a growing portfolio of veterinary physiotherapy and entomology teaching and research.

Both buildings were officially opened by the university's chancellor, HRH the Princess Royal.

The new Veterinary Services Centre (VSC) offers facilities for Harper Adams' growing number of veterinary physiotherapy students. The centre houses treatment rooms, canine hydrotherapy suite and external exercise and assessment facilities for both canine and equine patients.

The Princess Royal then opened the Jean Jackson Entomology Building, which comprises laboratories for the study of insects.

As well as general lab facilities, the building offers controlled temperature and lighting rooms, which students and staff can use to replicate environments to support the growth of insects, pests and predators in all seasons of the year.

A reception was held on campus where staff and students were able to meet the Princess Royal. She was presented with flowers and a basket of Shropshire produce by students Hannah Taylor and Kelleigh Greene.

Vice-chancellor David Llewellyn commented: "The Chancellor was also able to meet some of our staff and students, including Stephanie Gunn, who was a member of the GB squad that won the world student riding championships recently held in Florida, and they greatly enjoyed the opportunity to speak to Her Royal Highness.

"It is always a pleasure to welcome the Chancellor to the University and we greatly value her support and her interest in our work."

Image courtesy of Harper Adams University.