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
NTU’s Lyth Building named RIBA East Midlands Building of the Year
Wed 25 May 2022
Nottinghamshire County Show celebrates a triumphant return, including several awards for NTU
Wed 25 May 2022
New study finds UK litter is dominated by plastics and drinks packaging
Wed 25 May 2022
London dogs at greater risk of heatstroke, latest research suggests
Mon 23 May 2022
New study offers hope that conservation can help nature adapt to climate change
Tue 17 May 2022
NTU researchers visit the Falkland Islands as part of peatland project
Sun 15 May 2022
30
May
Professor Iain Barber Inaugural Lecture
Lecture Theatre, Lyth Building, Brackenhurst Lane, Southwell, NG25 0QF
08
Jun
Uncovering The Rutland Sea Dragon
Nottingham Trent University, Brackenhurst Campus, Brackenhurst Lane, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0QF
25
Jul
FSBI 2022 Annual International Symposium
Nottingham Trent University, Lyth Building, Brackenhurst Campus, Brackenhurst Ln, Nottingham, NG25 0QF
22
May
Rogation Sunday
Southwell Minster, Church St, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0HD
12
May
Professor Emily Burton Inaugural Lecture
Lecture Theatre, Lyth Building, Brackenhurst Lane, Southwell, NG25 0QF
Our Research Groups and Centres
Our latest publications
Habitat characteristics around dens in female brown bears with cubs are density dependent
A review of spotted hyaena population estimates highlights the need for greater utilisation of spatial capture-recapture methods
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
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)