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“My first conference was at Bath in 1994 which made such an impression that I went on to attend 18 and host one so I can honestly say that they have influenced and shaped my career as well as forming friendships that I hold dear today.
Over the years the seminars, demonstrations and site visits have been both educational and informative but for me the impartial hands-on knowledge of the delegates was and still is invaluable in giving an insight into the real-world practicalities of managing grounds in HE sectors” Swansea University
“Really enjoyed my first conference, I found something of relevance in all the visits and demonstrations which were really useful and interesting. I was a little apprehensive coming from a smaller university, but I hadn’t anticipated how friendly and supportive the whole group were. It’s not just about what’s on the agenda but the conversations over coffee, on the coach and over a beer of course! Genuinely a great crowd of people who are happy to share their experiences and expertise. Looking forward to Leeds” Bath Spa University
“It was good to meet other delegates who we were all able to share best practice and support each other” University of Nottingham
“I just wanted to say a big thank you for delivering a most enjoyable and informative conference” Coventry University
“Thank you for organising this year’s UHOC conference. The itinerary was excellent, and I am impressed by how much you managed to fit into the programme. The variety ensured there was something for everyone. I found all the visits useful. Meeting such a wide range of specialists, from town planners to ecologists and grounds teams to biodiversity managers, was especially valuable. It was inspiring to meet our counterparts and reassuring to see we’re all heading in the same direction. It’s also a great opportunity to start building relationships and sharing best practice. The hotel was well chosen for these more austere times; comfortable without being excessive and the food was excellent. Securing sponsorship to help keep costs down was a real achievement.” University of East Anglia
“I hope you have recovered after your marathon stint last week, very well done on organising a successful conference. Everything went smoothly even when you had to re arrange a venue at the last minute. I particularly liked the outdoor seating areas on your campus which provided great meeting spaces, especially in the great weather you had laid on for us! Thank you to all your team. The demonstrations of modern electric equipment were certainly cutting edge, although it would take some getting used to having a robot cut the sports field during the night.
I enjoyed the contrasts in venues, from the flood drains and rain gardens in the council estate to the splendour and legend of Sherwood Forest. The accommodation, transport and catering were all great, the dinner was very enjoyable thanks to the catering staff and musician.” University of Leeds
“Can I thank you for organising and putting on a great event as it was my first conference it was good to get a chance to chat with colleagues from other institutions who face the same challenges. I am looking forward to Leeds next year.” University of Glasgow
“The conference gives Horticultural Officers at universities the space to see what innovations are going on in the sector and to discuss best practice, and share advice on common problems” Loughborough University