Harper Adams University College is a higher education institution located close to the village of Edgmond (near Newport), in Shropshire, England. In terms of the provision of courses relating to the land-based sector, it is the largest provider by student numbers in the UK and is one of only three remaining institutions of its kind in England. The University College achieved first place for its teaching quality in The Sunday Times University Guide in 2007 and 2008 with 100 per cent excellence. It was named University College of the Year in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 and now caters for more than 2,500 undergraduate students. Dr David Llewellyn took over as Principal in September 2009 and has spearheaded Harper's successful progression. So far during Dr Llewellyn's Principalship a number of major initiatives have been completed or begun. The £2.3millon state-of the art dairy unit was officially opened in September 2009 and retiring Principal Professor Wynne Jones OBE welcomed Dr Llewellyn to his new post. The dairy unit uses state-of-the-art equipment and techniques to improve cow welfare and herd health, as well as boost efficiency and productivity from the recently expanded herd.