OUR WORK
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Develop joint strategies to maximise the overall public benefit of our teaching and research.
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Work together to ensure a pipeline of high quality graduates, researchers and leaders in the UK and internationally.
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Collate and contribute evidence from across our research community to key policy or public debates.
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Speak with one voice to industry, government and other sectors on issues that affect our work and impact.
Below are some of the projects AUC have been working on.
2022-2023
This short report reviewed university impact, stakeholder priorities and recommendations on how we can work more effectively together as a sector.
2023
The first conference of its kind, bringing together PhDs from across all agricultural disciplines and stages to discuss impact and network with peers. Part of AUC's Future Agricultural Researchers series.
2023-2024
A series of online workshops were held in partnership with a variety of farming organisations, to gather research priorities directly from farmers and growers.
2023-2025
The AUC's subgroup on Teaching & Learning have mapped their course content, and are collaborating on shared resources for agricultural students.
June 2025
In June 2025, we hosted an exciting week-long tour of food and farming for students interested in pursuing a PhD in agriculture. Part of AUC's Future Agricultural Researchers series.
2025-current
Experts from across the AUC member universities collaborated on shared teaching resources, introducing students to the critical role farming plays in the modern world.
Doctoral Training Partnerships
In development
The AUC member universities are developing ideas for Doctoral Training Partnerships, to increase opportunities for studentships in food and farming, and deepen collaboration across the Council.