Writtle College
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Writtle College is one of the largest land-based university college
s in the UK
; it is also one of the oldest. Writtle, previously known as Writtle Agricultural College, is a Partner Institution of the University of Essex
and teaches FE
and HE
programmes.
The college continues to expand and attract significant student applications and is ever popular with the local population, staging community events and offering taster days.
11 (a pub crawl along Moulsham Street in Chelmsford). The student union has a number of sports teams including; Rugby (men's and women's), football (men's and women's), clay pigeon shooting, hockey (men's, women's and mixed), netball, cricket and climbing. The college owns a number of full size pitches and a recently refurbished fitness centre. The College also has an International Club - this is for the large number of international student to meet and greet and it organises trips to the local sites - making all new international students feel at ease.
The Baa and Chef, is the on-campus student venue, it is of a modern design, and includes a selection of big-screen televisions, games and an entertainment system which was generously donated to the College by entrepreneurial Writtle graduate Robert Forster in 2005.. The college has thirteen halls of residence: all are small compared to many other universities. All halls are mixed sex accommodation, non-smoking and have either network connections or wireless networks installed. All halls have basic cooking facilities and common rooms. Rooms can be single or double in size and can have a sink or en suite or neither. Catering at the college is provided by a number of small units and the main refectory The Writz, named by college veteran Geoff Owen following its extension in the early 1990s.
University college
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s in the UK
United Kingdom
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; it is also one of the oldest. Writtle, previously known as Writtle Agricultural College, is a Partner Institution of the University of Essex
University of Essex
The University of Essex is a British campus university whose original and largest campus is near the town of Colchester, England. Established in 1963 and receiving its Royal Charter in 1965...
and teaches FE
Further education
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and HE
Higher education
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programmes.
Writtle
The college has diversified over the past to meet the changing demands of new students. There has been major investment in IT and science facilities, boasting free college network access to every student resident on campus. The college has recently built a new Lecture Theatre complex, numerous halls of residence and refurbished its Recreation Centre, including its student venue, The Baa and Chef. Professor David Butcher was instated as the new Principal in autumn 2006 and has instigated a major restructure of the management of the college and the school structure. The college is structured into three schools: Sport Equine and Animal Science; Sustainable Environments; Writtle School of Design.The college continues to expand and attract significant student applications and is ever popular with the local population, staging community events and offering taster days.
Facilities
The college has extensive facilities considering its relatively small size: it has a new library, major fully equipped science building and is based on a very large and beautifully landscaped estate. These Facilities include 2 indoor riding schools - one brand new, an equine Hydrotherapy unit, a treatment barn and farrier barn. The Animal unit includes various specifically designed areas such as the reptile house and the state of the art Dog Grooming room. The campus farm has recently received a new herd of cattle as well are planning for the arrival of pigs. Lordship Stud has many technologies that are essential to the equine Breeding industry including - 'Brenda' the semen collection dummy mare and a brand new ultrasound scanner with the employees qualified to make sure that students get access to watching the various tasks. Furthermore the college has a Mechanical horse which allows students the ability to perform vital rider position research and allows for the safe teaching and lecturing of students on various hands on tasks. The College also has SpermVision. This state of the art sperm analyser is used in research.Social and living
The college has an active students union, the union puts provides a varied social scene; major SU functions include the 'Freshers Ball' in September 'X-mas ball' in December and the 'Summer Ball' in June, the latter being particularly lavish, with a several marquees, fairground rides and semi formal meal. The student union also organise the 'Writtle RAG' a long held tradition at the College, the students pick good causes to support, and then raise as much money as possible, this usually involves Themed party nights, a BBQ and MoulshamMoulsham
Moulsham is a suburb of Chelmsford, Essex, England. It is located to the south of the town centre and has two distinct areas: Old Moulsham and Moulsham Lodge.-History:...
11 (a pub crawl along Moulsham Street in Chelmsford). The student union has a number of sports teams including; Rugby (men's and women's), football (men's and women's), clay pigeon shooting, hockey (men's, women's and mixed), netball, cricket and climbing. The college owns a number of full size pitches and a recently refurbished fitness centre. The College also has an International Club - this is for the large number of international student to meet and greet and it organises trips to the local sites - making all new international students feel at ease.
The Baa and Chef, is the on-campus student venue, it is of a modern design, and includes a selection of big-screen televisions, games and an entertainment system which was generously donated to the College by entrepreneurial Writtle graduate Robert Forster in 2005.. The college has thirteen halls of residence: all are small compared to many other universities. All halls are mixed sex accommodation, non-smoking and have either network connections or wireless networks installed. All halls have basic cooking facilities and common rooms. Rooms can be single or double in size and can have a sink or en suite or neither. Catering at the college is provided by a number of small units and the main refectory The Writz, named by college veteran Geoff Owen following its extension in the early 1990s.
The Cinders Trophy
The Cinders Trophy is a squash series played between Writtle and Writtle College. The teams are referred to simply as Village and College. It is one of the most celebrated rivalries within Essex and dates back to 1974. It is currently played biennially, alternately in the village and college.Future plans
The college hopes to become an independent university college and receive a Royal Charter within the next decade. Writtle College degrees are presently validated by the University of Essex.External links
- Writtle College Student Union - official Website
- Writtle College - official website
- Writtle School of Design - official website