****APPLICATIONS NOT YET OPEN****

For students in Year 9

The animal experience is a two-day campus visit event that will help your young person develop their skills and knowledge, giving them an insight into animal-based opportunities, courses and careers.

Ideal for pupils with a passion for animals and an interest in pursuing animal based study or future career. This experience will provide opportunities to explore and learn about animal management, animal behaviour, wildlife conservation, equine and livestock!

Why take part? A great opportunity for students with a love of animals to gain experience, learn new things and explore different aspects of the field!

Your young person should be able to attend both dates in order to take part in this experience.

When and where:

DATE: January 2027

VENUE: South Gloucestershire and Stroud College and Hartpury College and University

Transport to South Gloucestershire and Stroud College will be provided from The University of Gloucestershire Oxstalls Campus.

PLEASE NOTE:

Priority will be given to those pupils who attend target schools and meet certain eligibility criteria. We also require applicants to be able to attend both scheduled dates.

When applications are live click the "Apply Now" link - please note that this would be to register interest and does not guarantee you/your young person a place.

Should you require any further information please contact the GROWS team on 01242 714447 or grows@glos.ac.uk.

This event is completely free of charge and the GROWS network will cover all costs including food and all activities. If transport is a barrier, let us know as alternative options can be explored.

All sessions will be fully risk assessed and key GROWS staff have the necessary Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks in place.