Technical facilities
| Facility | Service users | Booking and further information | Photograph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equestrian Centre | Used by companies and pony clubs typically for competitions, training and riding lessons. | Zoe Cobb |  |
Veterinary Nursing Centre | Our approved RCVS training and examination centre is available for hosting training, conferences and practical for the veterinary industry. Linked to our Animal Unit, we can simulate many areas of practice including handling of exotic species. | TBC |  |
Horticulture glasshouse complex | Our extensive network of glasshouses and polytunnels at Brackenhurst campus are available for horticulture trials during the year. We have industry standard environmental controls and an experienced team of technicians and research academics on site. | TBC |  |
| Crime Scene House | This facility is used by local constabularies and emergency services to develop their crime scene security, and for the collection and preservation of evidence training programmes. | Gwent Paylor |  |
| Environmental Chamber | Companies with products requiring testing in extreme conditions and people needing to acclimatise to a foreign environment including elite/Olympic athletes who use the environmental chamber. | Gwent Paylor |  |
| Imaging and Displays Research | Used by organisations requiring laser processing and surface metrology. | Wayne Cranton |  |
| Performance Analysis Suite / Biomechanics Laboratory | Used by elite athletes, sporting organisations, companies and other professionals for product testing, physiotherapy and analysis of biomechanics. | Gwent Paylor |  |
| Trent Astronomical Observatory | This state-of-the-art observatory is used by stargazers, societies, schools and interest groups | Gwent Paylor |  |
