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    As part of a Sustainable Development Challenge - sponsored by property industry leaders, Jansons Property – students in their second year at the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment (ADBE) were given the task of developing sustainable solutions.

    ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2024/03/students-help-ntu-move-towards-sustainability-targets-with-real-world-problem-solving

  • The internal teaching and learning space concept designed by Evans Vettori Architects

    Nottingham Trent University's agricultural studies Home Farm workshops, based at Brackenhurst Campus, to be developed and updated to enable student recruitment and portfolio growth in this subject area. Among other updates, the construction will have asbestos roofs removed and works will reconfigure up to 400 square metres of learning space.

    ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2023/02/development-work-begins-on-home-farm-workshops

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    Nottingham Trent University's Lyth building, located on Brackenhurst Campus, is officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony, featuring School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences Dean, Professor Dawn Scott, and Pro-Vice Chancellor, Professor Edward Peck. Lyth family members and Evans Vettori architects were in attendance.

    ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2023/02/riba-winning-lyth-building-officially-opens

  • A recent primary school visit to the Brackenhurst glasshouses

    NTU PhD student Xanthea Heynes has been using her research expertise in sustainable agriculture to teach and enlighten eco warriors from a local Nottinghamshire primary school on their recent visit to NTU's Brackenhurst Campus and the glasshouse and vertical farming facilities.

    ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2022/12/primary-school-pupils-grow-their-passion-for-plants-at-ntu

  • Lauren Moore hedgehogs in primary schools workshop

    NTU PhD student Lauren Moore has been using her research to enlighten and inspire children at three primary schools in Nottinghamshire to learn how to better accommodate wildlife in their gardens, schools and villages.

    ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2022/12/hedgehog-road-safety-in-primary-schools

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    Nottingham Trent University’s Sustainability Employability Award has been highlighted as a sector-leading initiative to enhance graduates' employability.

    ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2022/11/employability-project-nominated-for-prestigious-green-gown-award

  • Wooden blocks with recycling and sustainability symbols

    Nottingham Trent University’s Sustainability in Enterprise initiative has been highlighted as sector leading for benefitting society and colleague Sheri Scott has been recognised as a sustainable staff champion.

    ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2023/07/two-ntu-nominations-for-prestigious-green-gown-award

  • Consultancy advice

    The SiE project has helped over 200 local businesses to understand and reduce their current carbon emissions. Financial support is available to help act in all areas, and that includes people - the core of any organisation.

    ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2022/10/SiE-project-hits-milestone-of-supporting-over-200-locals-SMEs

  • ConSoc Wildflowers

    The Conservation Society (ConSoc) have sown wildflowers across the outside areas surrounding accommodation blocks at Brackenhurst as part of their efforts to create habitats and support species on the campus.

    ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2022/05/conservation-society-lead-wildflower-expansion-at-brack

  • Amy Young from Gather Social

    Recent NTU alumni, Amy Young, shares her experience and her aspirations for her graduate placement at Nottingham-based small business, Gather Social.

    ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2022/01/ntu-support-gather-social-to-recruit-graduate-sustainability-advocate