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In The Hotseat: PC Alex Cooney
November 17, 2014
Today we’re delighted to launch our latest blog series: In The Hotseat. In this series, we’ll be introducing you to various members of teams and organisations in Nottingham that impact on your life here as a student. First up, it’s PC Alex Cooney from Nottinghamshire Police. Over to Alex! Tell us a little bit about …
Love Where You Live: Good Neighbours
November 5, 2014
Did you know that university students make up only about 12.5% of Nottingham’s population? Lots of our neighbours are elderly, have to be up early for work or have young families. That’s why it’s really important to be a considerate neighbour when you move out of halls and into the community. Even if there are …
What’s On? – November
November 4, 2014
As winter draws in, there are all kinds of festive delights in store in the Nottingham area. Here are a few highlights coming up in the next month: Event: Bonfire Night Celebration Date: Wednesday 5th November from 5.30pm (main display at 9pm) Location: Forest Recreation Ground Information: With a funfair, bonfire and a spectacular fireworks …
Community Protection Notices – New Legislation
October 23, 2014
Today on the blog, we’re sharing some important information from Community Protection regarding some new legislation which has come in as of Monday 20th October and which could impact upon our students living in the local community in Nottingham. Community Protection Notices Where there is low level anti-social behaviour being complained of, the council, housing …
Brighten Up
October 22, 2014
It’s been a great year for cycling in Nottingham. The clocks are going back on Sunday 26 October and your journeys are going to get darker – but this doesn’t have to put you off cycling. You just have to be prepared! Top tips for safe winter cycling from Sustrans: 1) The more visible you …
This Is Beeston
October 14, 2014
Beyond the West Entrance of University Park, if you cross the road and keep on going past Broadgate Park, lies Beeston. Many of our students and staff choose to make the town their home while they study or work at the University, and many more pop in to pick up some essentials or a bite …
Moving In, Moving On 2014
October 7, 2014
We’re getting very excited here in the Off Campus Student Affairs department, because the countdown to Moving In, Moving On is in full swing. We’ll be in the Portland Atrium from 11am-3pm on Thursday 9th October along with representatives from a huge range of different organisations who will …
What’s On: October
October 1, 2014
Nottingham always has loads going on, but October seems to be a really bumper month with all sorts of exciting events on offer. So get your diaries out and get planning: Event: Goose Fair Date: 1st – 5th October Location: Forest Recreation Ground Information: Goose Fair has seven hundred years of history in Nottingham. It’s …
A Welcome from the Police and Crime Commissioner
September 25, 2014
We’re delighted to welcome the Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner back to the Off Campus Blog today with some words of welcome and some advice for returning students. After a long and mostly warm summer, a new academic year is upon us and Nottinghamshire will once again be welcoming hundreds of new students to …
The Bike Bus
September 24, 2014
University staff and students travel home with the Bike Bus bike convoy and enjoy the scenic route on the last Friday of each month. University of Nottingham staff and students are forming a bike convoy on the last Friday of every month and travelling the cycle paths of Nottingham. The Bike Bus is organised by …
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