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Reducing the maximum height of the scale attempted by dogs in the agility section of competitive working trials may help to minimise any potential impact upon their joints, a study has suggested.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2022/04/reducing-height-of-scale-in-dog-working-trials-may-help-reduce-potential-impact-on-joints,-study-suggests

Researchers are appealing for help from dog owners to help understand how harness designs affect dog movement.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2022/04/dog-owners-wanted-for-research-into-how-harness-designs-affect-movement

Kathryn Rose, who is currently studying her Level 6 qualification with Nottingham Trent University, won Apprentice of the Year at the Food Manufacturing Excellence Awards.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2022/03/award-win-for-uks-first-level-3-food-technologist-apprenticeship-graduate

A polecat, once on the brink of extinction, has been spotted at Nottingham Trent University’s Brackenhurst Campus for the first time.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2022/03/students-footage-reveals-first-polecat-ever-seen-at-university-campus

Researchers in animal welfare are urging people to be aware of the risk of heatstroke in their pets after a study showed how dogs, cats, guinea pigs, rabbits and ferrets are being taken to veterinary clinics with the condition.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2022/02/all-small-pets-at-risk-of-heatstroke,-researchers-warn-and-cases-expected-to-rise-alongside-global-temperatures

Ruby, an endangered British Native breed of heavy horse, has resided at Nottingham Trent University’s Brackenhurst campus since 2016.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2022/02/suffolk-punch-stars-destined-for-pastures-new

Urban greening is unlikely to provide a single fix for tackling extreme weather events brought on by climate change, scientists have suggested.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2022/01/urban-greening-not-a-panacea-for-dealing-with-extreme-weather,-study-finds

Brown bears in northern Sweden emerge from hibernation in the spring and embark on an ‘active hunting strategy’ to take full advantage of reindeer and moose calving periods, a study suggests.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2022/01/highly-predatory-brown-bears-switch-habitats-to-exploit-reindeer-and-moose-calving-periods,-research-suggests

PhD student in Ecology and Conservation Lauren Moore leads on successful workshop, helping members of the community to understand the science behind the art.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2021/12/grantham-art-prize-workshop-led-by-ph.d-student-lauren-moore.

Senior Lecturer in Environmental Sciences at Nottingham Trent University (NTU), Ben Clutterbuck, makes appearance alongside the IUCN and UEL at COP26 assisting with international efforts on the virtual and physical Peatland Pavilion conservation project.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2021/12/school-of-animal,-rural-and-environmental-sciences-attend-cop26-to-assist-in-developing-the-virtual-peatland-pavilion