What’s new at Sparsholt

Endangered Visayan Hornbills arrive at Sparsholt

Our Animal Health and Welfare Research Centre is now home to a pair of Endangered Visayan Hornbills. Visayan Hornbills are endemic to the Philippines, and it is thought that there are less than 1000 individual birds left in the wild.

These stunning birds form part of a European Breeding Programme for the species, which we are very proud to be able to contribute towards. Visayan Hornbills are one of four species of hornbill housed at the AHWRC. The intelligent and charismatic nature of these birds make them an ideal species for our learners to work with and study.

See our new £2.5 million Animal Health and Welfare Research Centre

Development has just finished on our new leading edge centre - facilitating advanced welfare practices and digital technology to add to the range of techniques, skills and industry know-how of our students.

Features include the newly renovated Veterinary Nursing Centre and a brand new state-of-the-art hydrotherapy pool.

Introducing the DigiHub

Our new DigiHub is an innovative, dedicated space designed to support students and staff with developing their digital skills ready for the future.

This investment brings an undeniable professional edge to the whole college community and will deliver professional development opportunities through workshops, demonstrations and one-to-one bespoke sessions for staff and students, readying them for an ever-changing digital landscape.

The DigiHub features a selection of digital equipment such as interactive touchscreen boards, immersive technologies (Virtual and Augmented Reality) and video production equipment, all to enrich our learning and teaching experiences at the college.