Sustainability in action at NTU
Explore in depth current projects and activities taking place across our campuses which contribute to NTU's Embracing Sustainability strategy and enable us to be a world leading university for sustainability.
Nottingham Green Partnership Exhibition
More than 200 people attended the Nottingham Green Partnership Exhibition at Nottingham Contemporary this month, exploring how art and creativity can help communicate sustainability research in new and accessible ways.
NTU Students Lead Global Conversation on Sustainability Through the Rebel Tartan Project
NTU students reimagine tartan through sustainable design, global collaboration and cultural storytelling in the 2026 Rebel Tartan Project.
Creating sustainable supply of declining tree species will support floodplain habitat restoration
A rare and rapidly-declining native tree species which can be found on floodplains has been planted at Nottingham Trent University’s Brackenhurst Campus in the hope that it can be used in future floodplain habitat restoration.
Scientists develop green alternative for light-emitting materials used in display technologies
Scientists have paved the way to create a green alternative for the light-emitting materials often used in TV, smartphone and other display technologies.
New £1.2m project will unite art, science and business to make climate research more accessible
A new project will place artists directly into climate research teams so they can turn scientific findings into creative work.
Nottingham Trent University and National Trust mark strategic partnership with formal Memorandum of Understanding
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) and the National Trust have celebrated the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), formally recognising a long-established and wide-ranging relationship between the two organisations.
Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME)
Find out how NBS champions the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Management Education, and see our PRME progress reports.
Centre for Sustainable Construction and Retrofit
The Centre for Sustainable Construction and Retrofit offers insights into the challenges of sustainability in the built environment.
Nano approach to plant feed will improve crop productivity, farm profitability and sustainability
Cutting-edge nanotechnology will drive a new generation of fertilisers aimed at addressing UK food security by improving the nutritional value, performance and health of crops and plants.
Bolsover Net Zero Innovation Programme wins at prestigious edie Net-Zero Awards 2025
The Bolsover Net Zero Innovation Programme, delivered in partnership with Nottingham Trent University (NTU), has been named a winner in the 2025 edie Net-Zero Awards — the UK’s leading recognition platform for industrial decarbonisation and sustainability excellence.
Nottingham Business School Professor Awarded Prestigious BAM Medal for Knowledge Development
Professor Petra Molthan-Hill of Nottingham Business School has received the British Academy of Management Medal for Knowledge Development, recognising her global leadership in sustainable management education and Carbon Literacy. Her work, including key publications and international climate training, has significantly influenced how sustainability is taught in business schools.
Green office to help researchers understand how nature improves your health
Researchers at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) are investigating how indoor plants may improve the health and wellbeing of office workers.
People with trail cameras needed for hedgehog conservation study
A new study aims to help monitor native, wild hedgehogs by harnessing the combined potential of personal trail cameras in people’s gardens.
Global Responsibility Week 2025: Enabling Sustainability Conversations Across Borders
Nottingham Business School’s Global Responsibility Week 2025 united global voices to explore sustainability through the theme “Enabling Sustainability Conversations.” With sessions from 10 countries, a Climate Mini Assembly, and creative contributions from the arts, the week sparked fresh ideas, global collaboration, and action toward a just, sustainable future.
NTU Professional Student Wardrobe
In partnership with White Rose, a local charity shop, the NTU Professional Wardrobe project will provide students with free, professional clothing for career related activities.
NTU Global European Challenge
Read how NTU students travel sustainably across Europe to research ideas and bring inclusivity to local communities.
Embedding AI and smart technologies in green spaces to enhance physical and mental health and wellbeing
A new project will seek to introduce cutting-edge AI and smart technologies to green spaces across the UK, helping to redefine how people engage with nature while enhancing visitors’ wellbeing.
University expert works with Royal Mail on special stamps to celebrate incredible array of wildlife that inhabits gardens across the UK
A wildlife expert at Nottingham Trent University has worked with Royal Mail on a special ten-stamp set that explores some of the species that inhabit the nation’s gardens.
NTU’s Professional Student Wardrobe saves over 3,000kg of clothing from landfill in its first year
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has celebrated the success of the first year of its Professional Student Wardrobe with a student-run fashion catwalk show.
NTU Fabric Shop - Sustainability in Style
The NTU Fabric Shop, located within the Nottingham School of Art and Design, fosters an array of sustainable practices. The shop focuses on reducing waste, offering affordable materials, supporting students and contributing to the local community.
Climate Fresk at NTU
Nottingham Trent University has introduced Climate Fresk, an interactive climate education workshop, across its staff and student community. The Nottingham School of Art & Design serve as a key example of how these sessions can transform sustainability engagement at the university.
Nottingham’s universities invite communities to take part in fully-funded research projects
Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham are inviting people from the community to apply for a fully-funded 10-week research placement.
Students to attend COP16 as the UK’s first official youth participants
Two NTU students will represent the viewpoints of UK youth to government representatives from across the globe at COP16.
Students visit NET depot on their way to designing 'tram stop of the future'
Students on our MEng Civil Engineering Design and Construction course alighted at the Nottingham Express Transit (NET) depot as part of their final year project to develop the “tram stop of the future”.
Great crested newt conservation at NTU
NTU has partnered with Natural England to ensure great crested newts thrive at our Brackenhurst campus, making the campus the best example of farmland GCN habitat in the region and simultaneously meeting our increasing demand for land-based studies.
Peregrine Falcons
Over twenty years ago, a pair of breeding Peregrine Falcons chose a window ledge of level 9 on NTU’s Newton building as their nesting site. These beautiful birds of prey are legally protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
Nottingham Business School MBA among top 12 in the UK for sustainability
Nottingham Business School’s MBA programme ranks among the Corporate Knights’ 2024 Better World MBA Top 40, reflecting the School’s commitment to delivering sustainable and responsible management education.
Fashion expert wins a top academic award
An expert in fashion sustainability from Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has become the institution’s first to be awarded a Philip Leverhulme Prize.
NTU shines at the Green Gown Awards 2024 which celebrates sustainability excellence
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has once again demonstrated its commitment to sustainability, earning top recognition at the prestigious Green Gown Awards 2024.
AI-powered project aims to transform UK beef farming
UK beef farming could be radically transformed thanks to new research which will tackle the industry’s critical environmental, social, and economic challenges using artificial intelligence.
Project awarded £3 Million to power poultry welfare and sustainability
A new £3 million project aims to address significant health and welfare issues in poultry production.
NTU in Mansfield awarded Hedgehog Friendly Campus bronze award
Nottingham Trent University’s commitment to improving its estate to help the UK’s hedgehog population has been recognised, with its Mansfield Hub achieving a Hedgehog Friendly Campus bronze award.
A Sustainable Future for Sport: NTU Sport invests £1.5 Million to boost sustainability and student experience
7 August 2024
Sustainability is at the core of what we do here at NTU Sport! We are dedicated to embracing sustainable renovations that tackle global challenges, improve our sports facilities' quality and enrich our student’s experience.
Clifton school pupils complete healthy lifestyles programme with three-course banquet
School pupils in Clifton have completed a six-year healthy lifestyles programme by preparing and cooking a banquet for special guests, using ingredients grown in their own kitchen garden.
Nottingham Trent University student graduates in ceremonial gown she designed
Students graduating from Nottingham Trent University (NTU) this year have been the first to wear newly designed ceremonial gowns and hoods, following a competition to update the previous decades-old designs.
Nottingham’s universities join forces with BBC Concert Orchestra to celebrate sustainability and the natural world with one-off exhibition and concert
An exciting and immersive exhibition, exploring cutting-edge research tackling issues of sustainability and environmental resilience, is set to showcase projects from Nottingham’s universities, and will culminate in a spectacular nature-inspired performance by the world-acclaimed BBC Concert Orchestra.
Delivering Sustainable Careers Fairs Together
Sustainability plays an increasingly important role in how organisations attract, engage and retain early career talent. At NTU careers fairs, we work in partnership with employers to reduce environmental impact, showcase responsible practice and deliver positive, future focused recruitment experiences.
NTU's Foodshare Allotment
The NTU Foodshare Allotment, established in 2014, offers a green space for students and staff to volunteer, reconnect with nature, and contribute to the local Nottingham community. Located behind Peverell Halls on NTU's Clifton campus, weekly volunteer sessions are held every Wednesday from 1-3 pm.
Big Clear Out at NTU
The Big Clear Out is a collaboration between the university, the students' union, and halls providers, empowering students to give back by donating their unwanted items at the end of the summer. This initiative has not only helped provide food and home essentials to those in need but has diverted tonnes of waste from landfill.
New partnership set to improve sustainability in transport and logistics
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) and Baxter Freight have been awarded funding for a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) focused on sustainability within the logistics sector.
Nottingham Trent University launches pioneering Net Zero Carbon Supplier Tool to HE sector
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has developed a pioneering tool to enable higher education institutions to meet Net Zero Carbon targets.
NTU launches Net Zero Innovation Programme to support local businesses in Bolsover
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is pleased to announce the launch of the Bolsover Net Zero Innovation Programme which will offer local businesses specialist support to understand the sustainability and net zero landscape.
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