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This summer, works have been underway at several ponds across Nottingham Trent University’s (NTU) Brackenhurst Campus to improve their ecological value for the campus’s great crested newt population.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2022/09/ntu-supports-biodiversity-through-pond-works-at-brackenhurst

Two of our very own graduates said “I do” last month, back where it all began.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2022/09/ntus-first-alumni-wedding-at-our-beautiful-brackenhurst-campus

Primates spent more time resting and alone, performed more sexual and dominance behaviours and ate less when zoos and safari parks were closed to the public during the first COVID-19 lockdown, a study suggests.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2022/08/primate-behaviour-changed-as-zoos-closed-for-pandemic,-research-suggests

Self-proclaimed ‘cat people’ might not always know what’s best for their pets when it comes to showing them affection, new research suggests – and it could affect their cat’s behaviour during interactions.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2022/08/the-most-experienced-cat-owners-are-giving-their-pets-unwelcome-affection,-study-suggests

The annual fish biology and fisheries conference was hosted by Professor Iain Barber and Professor Andrew Hirst at Nottingham Trent University's Brackenhurst Campus.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2022/08/ntu-hosted-fish-sciences-symposium-goes-swimmingly

New research into equestrian eventing safety has assessed different types of fence and course design, and quantified their associated risk of falling for either rider or horse.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2022/08/ten-fence-types-at-increased-odds-of-a-fall-for-horse-and-rider

Some female bears may select dens for hibernation in areas nearer to human activity to keep the threat of males from them and their vulnerable new-born cubs, researchers suggest.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2022/07/some-female-bears-may-select-dens-near-to-people-to-keep-the-threat-of-males-away

On 29 June, completers across Level two and three qualifications from Brackenhurst came together to celebrate their achievements at the refurbished synagogue on Shakespeare Street.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2022/07/ntu-hosts-first-college-course-awards-at-university-hall

A group of Food Science and Technology students bagged third place at the annual eco-friendly food competition.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2022/06/bronze-ecotrophelia-prize-awarded-to-ntu-students

The NTU Brackenhurst Equine Management students organised and ran a hugely successful charity dressage event, raising money for British Equestrians for Ukraine.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2022/06/equine-students-run-a-charity-dressage-event-in-aid-of-british-equestrians-for-ukraine