Landex - Land Based Colleges and Universities Aspiring to Excellence.

"An investment in knowledge pays the best interest" Benjamin Franklin    Brilliant, a huge thank you to Andy Collop and the Hartpury University and Hartpury College team for hosting a motivational and thought-provoking learning experience.    It's always a pleasure to work along side a group of such enthusiastic and committed Middle Managers from across the Landex membership.  Plenty of stimulating discussion with some key takeaways as the learning journey continues.    Looking forward to Block 4 hosted by Andy Berry CBE, Principal and CEO and the wider team at Bridgwater & Taunton College. 

"Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of intelligent effort" John Ruskin    Thanks to Vice Chancellor Andy Collop and the wider team at Hartpury University and Hartpury College for hosting Block 3 of the Landex Middle Manager Development Programme   Looking forward to an exciting couple of days ahead with a group of engaging and purposeful middle managers from colleges across the #Landex membership. A great opportunity for reflection, discussion and synergy of ideas with a clear focus on leading #excellence in #Land-based #education. 

An amazing day at the House of Lords today hosted by Lord Curry of Kirkharle Kt CBE to celebrate the first recruiting round of the Sustainable Farm Network of the School of Sustainable Food and Farming @ Harper Adams University. To help build a socially and environmentally resilient and regenerative food system in a net zero landscape, the SFN is connecting diverse demonstration farm networks across the UK to share experiences, findings and best practice. A pre-competitive cross-sector system agnostic forum, free at point of use and need led. Currently 22 Networks, over 3500 farms and at least 200,000 Ha across nations, sectors, scales and systems looking across integrated sustainability parameters. Join us to support our Farming sector, and for all society to enjoy a truly sustainable food system. Landex, defra, BSAS - British Society of Animal Science Global Farm Platform Animal Task Force LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) Sustainable Food Trust

Part One: Celebrating the LBEL 2024 Award Winners! 🌟 It’s been a week since we celebrated the incredible winners of the #LBELAwards24, and the pride we feel for their achievements is still as strong as ever. These individuals are true leaders in the land-based and environment sector! This is just the first group we’re highlighting - more winners will be celebrated in the days ahead. Join us in congratulating them by sharing your thoughts below! 🙌 Landex - Land Based Colleges and Universities Aspiring to Excellence.

Meet Erin Wright – LBEL Awards' FE Learner of the Year and Overall Learner of the Year! 🌟 Erin's journey in the #agriculture industry is nothing short of inspiring. Through passion, hard work, and dedication, she's carved out a path that's as rewarding as it is impactful. Winning these prestigious awards isn't just a recognition of her exceptional talent – it’s a celebration of her commitment to a brighter future in agriculture. Hear Erin share what these awards mean to her and why she's so passionate about what she does. 🏆 Discover the full list of #LBELAwards24 winners here: https://bit.ly/LBELWinners 🚜 Keen to explore #training and #careers in agriculture? Start here: https://bit.ly/Lantra Landex - Land Based Colleges and Universities Aspiring to Excellence. Farmers Weekly Pro Arb Magazine Pro Landscaper Co-op

Thanks Clegg, a fabulous event celebrating the talent in the sector! Thanks for all the hard work from you and the team and the invaluable support of the sponsors and media partners! As you say, roll on #LBELAwards2025

What a fantastic evening recognising the achievements of our Further Education, Higher Education, and Apprenticeship students. Out of 194 nominees, five of our students and apprentices were shortlisted as finalists, and we’re thrilled that Toby and Carter received prestigious awards, presented by Danny Clarke, aka The Black Gardener! Congratulations also to Tegan, Jack, and Emma, your hard work stood out in an incredibly competitive field. A big thank you to Gemma, Emma, Melissa, Adam, Sam, Karen, Linzi, Natalie, Nicola, and Sally for their incredible support in helping our students and apprentices reach their potential. Well done to all, a wonderful achievement! 🎉👏 Lantra #StudentSuccess #Apprenticeships #CelebratingAchievements

Wow! What a fantastic two days of Askham Bryan College exploring leadership in the land based sector. It’s always a privilege to engage in leadership discourse with an amazing group of Landex Senior Leaders. Many thanks to Tim Whitaker for his Principals Masterclass and for the whole team at Askham Bryan College for their welcome, hospitality and contributions to our learning journey. #Landex, #Aspiring to #Excellence

‘Strategy is about choosing what not to do’ Michael Porter   Looking forward to welcoming delegates to module 2 of the Landex Senior Leaders Programme at Askham Bryan College today focusing on “Bringing Strategy to Life”. Alex Payne, CEO of Landex will be joined by Principal and CEO, Tim Whitaker and the Senior Leadership Team delivering an inspiring two days for delegates, helping us all reflect on strong #leadership in the land based sector. #Landex, #Aspiring to #Excellence 

“Daring leaders work to make sure people can be themselves and feel a sense of belonging.” – Brené Brown   Just reflecting on a very positive weekend of study with the Middle Leaders and Managers group hosted by Wiltshire College & University Centre The weekend provided an opportunity to deepen leaders and managers understanding of effective leadership practices and their impact on culture and organisational development. The collaborative discussions and practical insights shared have hopefully equipped attendees with valuable tools to lead with confidence, drive positive change, and empower teams to achieve shared goals. Many thanks to Principal & CEO Iain Hatt for his Principals Masterclass and the Wiltshire College & University Centre team for their hospitality Looking forward to Block 3 in a few weeks!