Acorn talks

Football agents: what does their role actually involve?

Mike Green from Hartpury University reveals the findings from a revealing study about the emerging practices within the football agent industry in the modern game. 

Improving welfare of cows and informing best practice in the dairy industry

Aisling Carroll, Lecturer in Animal Science at Hartpury University, explains why examining gut microbiomes from dairy calves over a four-year period could help to enhance their long-term health, welfare, development and milk production.

How does age affect recovery from exercise - dispelling the myths

You’ve got it wrong! Older men take the same time to recover from exercise as younger men!

Dr John Fernandes from Hartpury University explains why age should be no barrier to staying fit and healthy.

 

MSci Equine Science with Dhruvpal Anchan, Hartpury University

Dhruvpal Anchan is an international student from India, in his second year of MSci Equine Science at Hartpury University.

After completing his Extended Diploma at Hartpury College, he spent three years working in the equine industry, before deciding to return to Hartpury to continue his education. His goal is to uncover the science behind equitation training methods to improve horse welfare and performance.

Hear Dhruvpal's experience of his equine integrated master's degree in this Hartpury University student podcast.

BSc Applied Animal Science with Therapy with Tess Hughes, Hartpury University

Tess Hughes is in her second year of Applied Animal Science with Therapy at Hartpury University.

Tess’ had a passion for animals from a young age, so the facilities here at Hartpury really stood out. In the future, she plans to complete a master’s degree in physiotherapy, so she can go on to practice animal physiotherapy or hydrotherapy.

Hear Tess' experience of her animal degree in this Hartpury University student podcast.

FdSc Sports Performance and Coaching with David Monaghan, Hartpury University

David Monaghan is in the second year of his Foundation Degree in Sports Performance and Coaching at Hartpury University. 

After completing our Access to HE diploma, David progressed onto the Foundation degree and now plans to study the Top-up year before doing a Master's degree. Head of Academy Analysis at Cheltenham Town FC, he aspires to work in the Premier League in the future.

Hear David's experience of his sports Foundation degree in this Hartpury University student podcast.

BSc Sports Therapy with Megan Lawley, Hartpury University

Megan Lawley is a first-year BSc Sports Therapy student at Hartpury University.

She chose this degree because she wants to help athletes and people in the community to reach their full potential.

Hear Megan's experience of her sports degree in this Hartpury University student podcast.

BSc Sports Coaching with Sam Drew, Hartpury University

Sam Drew is in the second year of his Sports Coaching degree. He transferred to Hartpury for the second year of the degree, and loves playing for the rugby academy, the coaching he receives and the facilities.

Sam’s passion for coaching has developed from the coaches that have always helped him to develop his skills, and his desire to help athletes reach their full potential. 

Hear Sam's experience of his sports degree in this Hartpury University student podcast.

BSc Agriculture with Edward Evans, Hartpury University

Edward Evans is in the third year of his BSc Agriculture degree at Hartpury University. 

Ed had a life-changing moment when disappointing GSCEs results sparked a drive and determination that’s seen him gain college qualifications, set up and run a successful business, and take the plunge to come to university and complete a degree in agriculture.

Hear Ed's experience of his agriculture degree in this Hartpury University student podcast.

BA Sports Business Management with Stephen Sarkodie, Hartpury University

Stephen Sarkodie is an international student from Ghana, who’s currently studying our BA Sports Business Management degree at Hartpury University.

He travelled to the UK to follow his dream of becoming a professional footballer and gain a university education that will prepare him for a successful sports business career.

Hear Stephen's experience of his sports degree in this Hartpury University student podcast.