The University Consortium

The AgriFoRwArdS CDT has been established by the University of Lincoln in collaboration with the University of Cambridge and the University of East Anglia.

Students study their MSc at the University of Lincoln, followed by their PhD at one of the three consortium Universities. Find out more about these institutions below.

View our robots, equipment and facilities in pictures here!


The University of Lincoln

Located in the heart of the city, the University of Lincoln has established an international reputation based on high student satisfaction, excellent graduate employment and world-class research. Find out more information about studying at Lincoln by clicking here.

The University’s agri-robotics team specialises in technologies for perception, learning, decision-making, control and interaction in mobile robotics and manipulation enabling applications across the agri-food domain. Specific research themes include; robotic technologies for crop care, selective harvesting, phenotyping, and food manufacturing.

The University of Lincoln comprises three campuses, the Brayford, Riseholme and Holbeach.

Facilities at the University of Lincoln


University of Cambridge

Consistently ranked among the top universities in both national and international league tables, the University of Cambridge offers a world leading graduate education. Find out more information about studying at Cambridge by clicking here.

You can also find out more about AgriFoRwArdS at Cambridge here.

Facilities at the University of Cambridge


University of East Anglia

UEA research is embedded in their outstanding teaching and connects their world-leading academics with society, government and industry. Find out more information about studying at UEA by clicking here.

You can also find out more about AgriFoRwArdS at UEA here.

Facilities at the University of East Anglia