Nottingham students show bags of support!
February 20, 2017
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) shops’ partnership with University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University and Nottingham City Council is going from strength to strength and last year surpassed all expectations with a record amount of items collected. The Pack for Good campaign asks students to donate any unwanted clothes, shoes, books, DVDs, bags and small electricals at the end of the …
Submit a photo for a chance to win a £50 Amazon voucher!
January 26, 2017
Hooray! The spring round of the Nottingham In Bloom student photography competition is now open for entries. Apply before midnight on 13th March to be in with a chance of winning a £50 voucher. What is Nottingham In Bloom? The Nottingham in Bloom campaign is a city-wide partnership led by Nottingham City Council that involves …
Good will to you and your community!
December 7, 2016
With the arrival of December, suddenly the festive season is in full swing, with mince pies and mulled wine at every turn. The image on the right was taken at Canning Circus last week at a fantastic event which saw Nottingham City Council officers, local Councillors, schools, Notts Police and the University (thank you BlowSoc, you were great!) joining …
Keeping Lenton Tidy: Meet Harry Cooper, one of the many people working tirelessly to keep Nottingham clean and green!
October 26, 2015
In today’s blog we will introduce you to Harry, a Public Realm Operative employed by Nottingham City Council. We will also impart some wisdom from Harry to let you know how you can do your bit to keep your area clean. Harry works in Lenton, but has colleagues all over the City and beyond, so …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Love Where You Live: Don’t Bag It, Bin It
March 26, 2014
Our Love Where You Live campaign is in full swing, and our intrepid ambassadors will be hitting the streets of Lenton again this evening to share some top tips to help our students manage their waste and help the environment by making the most of their recycling bin. If you live in an area covered …
What’s On: Carnivals and Other Summer Fun
July 4, 2013
For those of you who are still in Nottingham over the summer, we’ve pulled together some information about some upcoming events in the local community. July is filled with fun goings on in Nottingham, so check out the list below and find something that tickles your fancy: Event: Lenton Abbey Day of Fun Location: Lenton …
Summer Clear Out
June 3, 2013
With the exam period drawing to a close and the sunshine finally coming out, it’s time to start thinking about the summer. For many students it’s a return to your hometown, or a chance to go off adventuring elsewhere, and for some you’ll be sticking around in Nottingham, working or studying. Whatever your plans are, …
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