Student's Dream Campus Closes After Years of Waiting

The Old Harlow campus, a cherished site for students seeking unique cultural experiences, is set to close. For one student, referred to as Pink, attending this campus was a long-held life goal, first conceived in 2003. Significant delays, including family commitments and the global Covid-19 pandemic, postponed her studies for years, during which she focused on visual arts and art history.

Upon arriving at the campus, she was met with immediate warmth and experienced local hospitality, including guided tours of the surrounding villages known for their traditional architecture. The campus's proximity to London's galleries was beneficial for her art studies, yet she found solace in the peaceful environment of Old Harlow and its welcoming residents.

The news of the campus closure, located 2,327 miles from Memorial University's main campus in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, prompted her to return for a final farewell. The Harlow campus has facilitated studies in various fields such as teaching, business, biochemistry, biology, visual arts, theatre, and social sciences for a few months each year. This initiative was originally conceived by Lord Taylor of Harlow, who envisioned a link between the "newest town in the Old World" and the "oldest town in the New World."