Welcome to the School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences
We are committed to the education, research and innovation needed to build a sustainable future.
Now more than ever, our planet is facing some tough challenges. With a growing population putting inevitable pressure on the Earth’s resources, plotting the path to a sustainable future has never been more vital. We’re committed to developing staff and students who can make a meaningful difference.
We undertake teaching and research in a range of land-based disciplines at NTU’s dedicated Brackenhurst Campus. This campus has a proud professional heritage, having delivered courses in these subject areas for over 70 years. Today we’re firmly focused on developing graduates with 21st century skills, scientific knowledge and experience.
Our high-impact research is focused around four core themes: the natural environment; ecology and conservation; sustainable agriculture and food security; and animal behaviour, performance and welfare. We aspire for excellence through international and interdisciplinary collaboration, and foster a research environment that rewards innovation. Our research is recognised both nationally and internationally, often informing professional practice across the sector.
We’re a small and friendly School, and pride ourselves on the diligence and enthusiasm of our teaching and support teams. Our staff have a genuine passion for their subjects and are active researchers or practitioners, committed to helping students realise their ambitions.
Come and join us, and be part of our exciting and vibrant community.
Latest News
Reducing height of scale in dog working trials may help reduce potential impact on joints, study suggests
Tue. 26 Apr. 2022
Dog owners wanted for research into how harness designs affect movement
Thu. 07 Apr. 2022
Award win for UK’s first Level 3 Food Technologist Apprenticeship graduate
Thu. 31 Mar. 2022
Student’s footage reveals first polecat ever seen at university campus
Wed. 16 Mar. 2022
Small pets at risk of heatstroke, researchers warn – and cases expected to rise alongside global temperatures
Mon. 14 Feb. 2022
Suffolk Punch stars destined for pastures new
Thu. 10 Feb. 2022
22
May
Rogation Sunday
Southwell Minster, Church St, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0HD
30
May
Professor Iain Barber Inaugural Lecture
Lecture Theatre, Lyth Building, Brackenhurst Lane, Southwell, NG25 0QF
25
Jul.
FSBI 2022 Annual International Symposium
Nottingham Trent University, Lyth Building, Brackenhurst Campus, Brackenhurst Ln, Nottingham, NG25 0QF
12
May
Professor Emily Burton Inaugural Lecture
Lecture Theatre, Lyth Building, Brackenhurst Lane, Southwell, NG25 0QF
Our Research Groups and Centres
Our latest publications
Reptiles: why one in five species face extinction
Risk factors for severe and fatal heat-related illness in UK dogs—a VetCompass study
Conservation interventions can benefit species impacted by climate change
Bio-based smart materials for fish product packaging: a review
A systematic review and evidence assessment of the ecosystem services and disservices associated with vultures
Hierarchical core–shell Co2N/CoP embedded in N, P-doped carbon nanotubes as efficient oxygen reduction reaction catalysts for Zn-air batteries
Top 10 in the UK for Agriculture, Forestry and Food. (Guardian University Guide 2021).
Top 10 in the UK for Animal Science courses (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021).
Top 15 in the UK for Food Science courses (Complete University Guide 2022).
100% student satisfaction (FdSc Wildlife Conservation FT, National Student Survey 2021)