Diversity has been recognised as part of an award-winning collaboration, The Science Behind a Happy Horse, which won the Public Vote category at the 2025 Knowledge Exchange Awards.
The awards celebrate work that connects academic research with work that makes a difference. This recognition reflects the strength of the partnership between Nottingham Trent University, British Horse Society and Diversity.
Turning equine science into purposeful content
The project gave students the opportunity to create videos, infographics and online resources focused on improving horse welfare. These resources were designed to be accessible to horse owners around the world and present scientific guidance in a format that’s easy to follow and apply.
Diversity supported the students throughout the process with creative mentoring and practical guidance on how to communicate complex information clearly and effectively.
Learning through work that matters
Dr Kelly Yarnell, Principal Lecturer at Nottingham Trent University’s School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences, explained the value of the project:
“We’re very proud to be leading the way in equine welfare and inclusive education and to have had our work recognised in this way.
Our project gave students the chance to work on real-world challenges important to horse welfare. It has been so impactful and has made a real difference in terms of helping horses and their owners, while enabling our students to succeed.”
The project delivered benefits on both sides. The resources reached more than 100,000 viewers worldwide and provided evidence-based support for horse owners. Students who took part reported stronger academic results and a clearer sense of direction.
Why this partnership matters to us
Si Elliott, Managing Director here at Diversity, shared why this work is so important to our team:
“This is exactly the kind of work we believe in. Where creativity meets purpose, where learning becomes impact, and we’re delighted our unique partnership with Nottingham Trent University and British Horse Society has been celebrated with this award.”
The project also offered valuable experience to students who may not have access to traditional work placements, showing how collaboration between education, charities and business can create fantastic opportunities.
What’s next
With a new group of students starting in January, we’re excited to continue supporting their ideas and helping them create content that benefits both their learning and horse welfare worldwide.