'We are Telford and Shropshire's university' - Harper Adams reaffirms commitment as Wolverhampton University abandons Telford

The university’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ken Sloan, was speaking after Wolverhampton University this week confirmed its decision to close its Telford campus - a move that comes after Shrewsbury's university announced its closure last year.

Harper Adams has bases in Edgmond and in the centre of Telford.

He said: “Universities and higher education institutions across the country are taking difficult decisions in the light of recent and emerging financial challenges.

“News of two universities ceasing face-to-face provision in Shropshire in recent times is an example of this.

“As Vice-Chancellor of Harper Adams University, I support Telford MP Shaun Davies’ optimism about the future of university provision in the borough and in the county, and the strength of provision we have across the tertiary education sector.