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
Equine students run a charity dressage event in aid of British Equestrians for Ukraine
Fri 17 Jun 2022
Expert blog: A short history of our relationship with raptors
Fri 17 Jun 2022
Expert blog: pandemic pets – a pleasure or peril?
Mon 13 Jun 2022
NTU researchers to support biggest ever Eriskay pony DNA project
Tue 07 Jun 2022
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
25
Jul
FSBI 2022 Annual International Symposium
Nottingham Trent University, Lyth Building, Brackenhurst Campus, Brackenhurst Ln, Nottingham, NG25 0QF
23
Sep
School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences Research Conference
Lyth Building, Nottingham Trent University, Brackenhurst Lane, Southwell, NG25 0QF
22
May
Rogation Sunday
Southwell Minster, Church St, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0HD
08
Jun
Uncovering The Rutland Sea Dragon
Nottingham Trent University, Brackenhurst Campus, Brackenhurst Lane, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0QF
12
May
Professor Emily Burton Inaugural Lecture
Lecture Theatre, Lyth Building, Brackenhurst Lane, Southwell, NG25 0QF
30
May
Professor Iain Barber Inaugural Lecture
Lecture Theatre, Lyth Building, Brackenhurst Lane, Southwell, NG25 0QF
Our Research Groups and Centres
Natural Environment
Natural Environment
Research in this area explores environmental issues, including the principles underlying the exploitation of natural resources and waste management.
Ecology and Conservation
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
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
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
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.
Our latest publications
Why are enrichment practices in zoos difficult to implement effectively?
Different responses of chlorophyll a to the passage of the tropical storm Wipha (2019) in the coastal waters of the northern Beibu Gulf
An investigation into physiological correlates of equine personality
Ecosystem services and disservices associated with vultures: a systematic review and evidence assessment
Genome‐wide association studies of important agronomic traits in Brassica napus: what we have learned and where we are headed
Plant genome editing: advances and prospects of market-ready food crops
Top 15 in the UK for Agriculture, Forestry and Food courses (Guardian University Guide 2022).
Top 15 in the UK for Agriculture and Forestry courses (Complete University Guide 2023)
100% student satisfaction (FdSc Wildlife Conservation FT, National Student Survey 2021)