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 …
A Welcome From The Divisional Commander
September 10, 2014
As the new term approaches, we’re delighted to welcome Chief Superintendent Steven Cooper, Divisional Commander for the City of Nottingham for Nottinghamshire Police, to the blog to welcome students back to the city and share a few handy pieces of advice. Nottingham is a great city for people to live and study in. As the …
What’s On? – September 2014
September 1, 2014
With the start of term in sight and many of our students coming back to Nottingham ahead of Welcome Week, we’re excited to share some of the fun things that are going on in the local area over the next few weeks. Event: Heritage Open Days Date: Thursday 11th September to Sunday 14th September Location: Throughout Beeston, Chilwell, …
What’s On? – August 2014
July 31, 2014
Summer is rolling on and there is loads to keep you busy in Nottingham over the next month – we’ve picked out some highlights to share in today’s blog: Event: The Nottingham Riviera Date: Throughout August until 2nd September Location: The Old Market Square, Nottingham Information: Nottingham has brought the beach to the city centre for the summer – …
What’s On? – July 2014
June 30, 2014
There’s loads going on in Nottingham in July, and we’ve helpfully gathered together some highlights in this blog to whet your appetite. So for anyone spending their summer in Nottingham, there’s plenty to keep you busy over the next few weeks. Event: Boating on the lakeDate: All summerLocation: Highfields Park, by University ParkInformation: There’s nothing quite like messing …
Moving Out
June 13, 2014
As the academic year draws to a close, we thought it might be handy to share a few helpful tips on things to do before you move out of your shared house. Clear Out Make sure you dispose of any perishable items from the fridge, and plan some time to make a trip to the …
Student Volunteering: Nottingham Education and Health Support
June 4, 2014
The Nottingham Education and Health Support (NHES) is a registered charity whose main aims are to see young people and their families overcoming severe educational, health, language and economic barriers to achieve their true potential. NHES believe that no young person should be disadvantaged by their background and provide a wide range of activities to …
HMO Sweet Home: Additional Licensing in Nottingham
May 27, 2014
If you live off campus in a shared house, chances are that you live in a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). In short, that’s a house with three or more people sharing where there are two or more family units (‘households’). Since January 2014, Nottingham City Council have introduced Additional Licensing for HMOs in certain …
Noise Awareness Week 2014
May 21, 2014
The sun is shining and the temperatures have climbed, which can only mean one thing: it must be exam season. Hopefully the beautiful weather in Nottingham will outlast the exam period and everyone will be able to enjoy the last weeks of term. In those brief moments when you’re not hard at work revising, your …
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