Our approach is innovative and inclusive. Moreover, we feel it makes us that little bit different. It’s our goal to have a positive impact on the planet by improving the wellbeing of environments, animals, plants, and people. If you see that passion in yourself — as a potential student, academic, or collaborator — we can be a new, powerful partner in your journey.
Different study levels, but with a shared purpose
We offer a wide range of study levels, from post-16 education to doctoral research. Each one of those levels is interconnected, enabling a stronger sense of community: students on our college-level courses get access to all the facilities of a great university, while our undergrads and postgraduates hone their research ambitions through collaborative projects with ARES’ own acclaimed academics. At each stage, we want our students to be excited by the promise of their next steps: we work with employers to reflect (and anticipate) the needs of the sector, and to guarantee our graduates are not only job-ready, but ready to contribute novel ideas in their dream roles.
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Meet the team
We’ve built our School around the nurturing principles of care, compassion, and empowerment, with the goal of inspiring each member of our community to have a profound, positive impact on the planet we share. The ARES experience is a deeply personal one. For our students, that means the kind of personalised learning that counts — open doors, first-name terms, an unparalleled standard of care, and closer links to employers at home and abroad. For staff, it’s about encouraging them to ask new, bigger questions, by supporting their work and ensuring they appreciate their value to our mission.
Our Subject Areas
Agriculture and Horticulture
70% of the UK’s land is used for farming, with over 650,000 people employed in the agricultural and horticultural sectors.
Animal, Equine and Veterinary Sciences
Passionate about working with animals? Our courses will help you turn that passion into a career.
Conservation and Ecology
Global populations of fish, birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles have declined by 58% since 1970, and today, one in ten UK wildlife species is threatened by extinction. The world needs solutions – and that’s why NTU is helping a new generation of conservationists and ecologists. Are you ready to make a difference?
Geography, Environmental Science and Climate Change
Geography, environmental science and climate change are all fundamental to our understanding of the world.
Food Science and Production
The food and drink industry is the UK’s largest manufacturing sector. It’s worth £28.8 billion to the UK economy, and it’s still expanding: by 2024, it’ll need 140,000 new recruits to help feed a projected population of almost 70 million.
Latest news
Researchers warn of ‘urgent’ need to understand impact of windfarms on precious peatlands
Wed 22 Mar 2023
Impact of roadkill worse than thought, study reveals – and some mammal populations could even reach ‘tipping point’
Mon 20 Mar 2023
Early detection sensor could help ease spread of TB in Asia and Africa
Tue 07 Mar 2023
Garden scraps: British wildlife clash over leftover food
Mon 27 Feb 2023
Expert blog: The zoo animal matchmaker? Importance of the studbook in pairing captive animals
Mon 27 Feb 2023
Development work begins on Home Farm workshops
Wed 15 Feb 2023
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Brackenhurst college courses
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Our students
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Our research
At NTU, we invite broader, more holistic perspectives. Experts from across the worlds of conservation, agriculture and environmental science work together to address the big issues; to unite disciplines and agencies in battling national and international challenges. We’re conducting vital research into landscape regeneration, and delivering strategies for the reintroduction (and preservation) of displaced species. Our farming research supports the worldwide sustainability agenda, as we identify cheaper, better ways of bringing fresh food to urban centres. And they’re all just the tip of the iceberg.
Animal Health
The Animal Health group comprises of research-focussed staff, post-doctoral and associate researchers and a vibrant PhD community.
Natural Environment
Research in this area explores environmental issues, including the principles underlying the exploitation of natural resources and waste management.
Ecology and Conservation
The Ecology and Conservation Research Group is comprised of research active staff and PhD students from the College of Science and Technology, who share an interest in species and habitat conservation and improving our understanding of ecological interactions.
Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
The group focuses on teaching modern production methods and management of plant crop, agronomy and post-harvest issues. We also specialise in delivering the knowledge and skills needed to implement safe practices in the production of food.
Centre for Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences Research
Research in this area explores environmental issues, the exploitation of natural resources, sustainable agriculture, climate change, animal sciences, and waste management.
Integrated Water, Energy and Food (IWEF) Centre
The iWEF research centre is a multidisciplinary research platform designed to study water pollution, industrial gas pollution, solid waste recycling, green energy production and food safety in an integrated manner.
Centre for Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences Research
Research in this area explores environmental issues, the exploitation of natural resources, sustainable agriculture, climate change, animal sciences, and waste management.
Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
In the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, 86% of NTU's research impact was assessed to be either world-leading or internationally excellent. The overall quality of each Unit of Assessment NTU submitted to REF in 2021 also saw an improvement from the previous REF in 2014.