International Family Link
January 14, 2014
Over the coming months, we’re going to be sharing some blog posts about the University’s International Family Link scheme. Today, we’re pleased to welcome Melanie Bentham-Hill from the International Office to the blog to introduce the scheme, and to host Laura Gerarda for sharing her initial experiences. International Family Link is a well-establish scheme run …
What’s On? – January and February 2014
January 3, 2014
The Off Campus Student Affairs team here at the University of Nottingham would like to wish all of our blog readers a very happy new year. Why not make one of your new year’s resolutions to explore more of what Nottingham has to offer while you’re studying here? Here’s a few upcoming events in the …
Good Will To All Neighbours
December 4, 2013
With the arrival of December, suddenly the festive season is in full swing, with mince pies and mulled wine at every turn. The streets of Nottingham are lit up with seasonal decorations, and the Christmas Market has set up camp in the Old Market Square alongside an outdoor ice rink and helter skelter. If you’re …
Reporting Crime
October 25, 2013
Today we’re pleased to welcome DS Nick Sawdon from Nottinghamshire Police to the blog, sharing some information about contacting the police and reporting incidents, with a focus on what happens after a mobile phone is stolen. If you think you have been a victim of crime then let the Police know. We will obtain details …
National Personal Safety Day
October 14, 2013
Today is National Personal Safety Day, and to mark the day we’re sharing some top tips from the Streets Ahead campaign to maximise your personal safety while you’re out. You should always plan ahead – think about where you’re going and how you’re going to get there. Do you know your route and whether it’s …
Voter Registration – Moving In Moving On
October 8, 2013
Today we’re happy to share a message from the Electoral Registration team at Nottingham City Council, who will be coming along to our Moving In Moving On event on Thursday to help make registering to vote in Nottingham simple: Registering to vote is important. If you don’t, you won’t be able to have your say …
Welcome to Living In The Community
September 24, 2013
The new term is here and it isn’t just our campuses which are buzzing with the return of our students. Lots of you are now living in the local communities of Nottingham – whether it’s Lenton, Dunkirk, Radford, Beeston or elsewhere. As members of these communities, we hope you’re going to have a fantastic year …
Getting to Know Nottingham: A Beginner’s Guide
September 9, 2013
Results are in, and we’d like to offer our congratulations to everyone who has confirmed their place of study as the University of Nottingham. In just a few short weeks you’ll be coming to live in the city, and we thought we’d share some of our favourite Nottingham facts and figures by way of an …
What’s On: September 2013
September 2, 2013
It’s not long until term starts again, so whether you’ve been in Nottingham all summer or you’re just moving back for the new academic year, make the most of the last weeks of your holidays with some of the fun events that are going on in the city and its surrounding areas in September. Perhaps …
Best Bar None: Winners 2013
August 27, 2013
We know that many of our students like to partake in Nottingham’s nightlife, which is why the University supports Nottingham Best Bar None. Nottingham Best Bar None is an accreditation and awards scheme for licensed premises (bars, pubs and clubs) in the city. It recognises those premises which provide a safe and responsible environment for …
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