Harper Adams University - Prospectus 2024

Student Story: KatyDainton Lecturer in Entomology Dr Simon Segar is working with scientists across the globe to alter the public perception of insects. "The widespread and deeply engrained cultural perception of insects as creepy crawlies is a key factor holding back the public’s appreciation of the role they play within ecosystems. This perception is in part reflected in government biodiversity policy inaction across the globe." Read more about the debate here. At Harper Adams, our entomology specialism extends way beyond undergraduate study. Celebrating its 10th year in 2022, our Entomology postgraduate degree delivers a more advanced understanding of conservation, pest management and entomology, with a view of preparing you for a higher-level career in your chosen specialism – or even a research career! Read more about our 10 years of Entomology here. Creepy crawlies or hexapodheroes? Continue your Entomology journey “Studying Integrated Pest Management was eye-opening, I had no idea these tiny creatures were so varied and so fascinating! By Christmas [term] I was hooked on entomology and had decided to change career, so it was a life-changing year. “Studying an MSc at Harper provided me with the skills required to successful apply for an early research post” says Katy Dainton, Research Entomologist at Forest Research’s Northern Research Station near Edinburgh. HARPER.AC.UK | 67