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Bayfordbury Glasshouses

From monitoring ecosystems and investigating plant development to exploring sustainable food production, the glasshouses at Bayfordbury give students the opportunity to take part in environmental research in real-world settings.

Five advanced glasshouses support teaching and research across plant science, ecology and climate studies. Students contribute to projects ranging from controlled-environment growing and plant disease research to aquaponics, while a simulated stream supports aquatic invertebrate conservation.

Alongside practical experience in the glasshouses and controlled environment labs, students use industry-standard tools such as ArcGIS Pro to analyse data and develop the skills sought by employers in environmental science, conservation and ecological consultancy.

Long-term ecological monitoring also tracks local wildlife and invasive species, helping students develop practical field and research skills.

The surrounding campus extends learning beyond the glasshouses, with woodlands, meadows, ponds and a lake providing opportunities to investigate biodiversity, seasonal plant cycles and environmental change.