Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences
The School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences is situated on the Brackenhurst campus in Southwell, a historic market town some 14 miles from the centre of Nottingham. It is set in a 200-hectare estate which is used for teaching and research as well as for commercial agriculture.
There are specialist units for veterinary nursing, animal science (welfare), environmental conservation, equine studies and food technology. The campus has its own laboratories, IT and library suites as well as an animal care unit, equestrian centre and modern glasshouses. Students based at Brackenhurst also have access to facilities at the University’s Clifton and City campus sites.
The School has a good record of applied research contacts with industry, government, charities and commercial bodies. It specialises particularly in the fields of environmental management, biodiversity conservation, equestrian sports, animal welfare, animal nutrition, food and agriculture. Recent sources of external funding for research include Research Councils (BBSRC and EPSRC), Natural England, The Environment Agency, DEFRA, The National Trust, The People’s Trust for Endangered Species, Severn Trent Water, food companies and animal feedstuff companies.
There is a regular research seminar programme in the School. Four major themes of research are:
- Biodiversity Conservation
- Sedimentary Environments
- Animal Health and Welfare
- Equestrian Sports
In addition the School is developing research that will support its Rural Knowledge and Enterprise initiative, including horticulture, sustainable waste management and food technology. Researchers are encouraged to develop interdisciplinary collaborations, both within the University and beyond. These currently include links with specialists in sports science, psychology, archaeology, physics and biomedical science.
If you have any enquiries email Dr Jillian Labadz or Dr Carol Hall or telephone +44 (0)1636 817 012.
