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A fine art student from Nottingham Trent University has created an exhibition to communicate how disabled people can feel ‘like a mirror ball’ when using powerchairs on public transport.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/05/mirror-ball-art-raises-awareness-of-how-disabled-people-can-feel-on-public-transport

The world-renowned BBC Concert Orchestra returns to Nottingham this May for a residency week with Nottingham Trent University (NTU) and the University of Nottingham (UoN), culminating in the premiere and professional recording of new orchestral film works created by students from both universities.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/05/nottinghams-universities-welcome-bbc-concert-orchestra-for-collaborative-residency-week-celebrating-nottingham-a-city-of-rebels

Celebrate the winners of our creative competition at the NTU Arts Showcase, featuring live music, spoken word, and the launch of our 2026 anthology.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/05/celebrate-creativity-at-the-ntu-arts-showcase

An exhibition of emerging creative talent — which has a long history of showcasing award-winning student work — is set to open at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) for its annual art and design showcase.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/05/future-art-and-design-talent-to-be-unveiled-at-major-exhibition

This year's creative competition is open for entries and we want to to submit a piece of creative writing, art or music inspired by Sacha Coward's book 'Queer as Folklore'.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2026/02/entries-now-open-for-the-2026-ntu-arts-creative-competition

Nottingham Trent University is proud to reflect on a dynamic second year of its partnership with the BBC Concert Orchestra and the University of Nottingham, which has brought world-class music-making, creative collaboration, and industry exposure to hundreds of NTU and UoN students.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2025/09/a-partnership-update-bbc-concert-orchestra-and-universities-for-nottingham

Bonington Gallery presents To Farse All Things, a two-person exhibition by William English and Sandra Cross.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2025/08/bonington-gallery-presents-to-farse-all-things-by-william-english-and-sandra-cross

A celebration of emerging creative talent — with a rich tradition of showcasing award-winning student work — is set to open at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) for its annual art and design showcase.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2025/05/future-of-creative-talent-to-be-unveiled-at-major-art-and-design-showcase

The world-famous BBC Concert Orchestra will be returning to Nottingham as part of its collaboration with the Universities for Nottingham initiative – taking part in a week-long series of events coinciding with Nottingham Royal Concert Hall’s Soundstage Festival.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2025/03/nottingham-students-team-up-with-bbc-concert-orchestra-to-showcase-regional-talent

The BBC Concert Orchestra is coming to Nottingham on Monday 10 November 2025, and want young people to help shape the music for this incredible event! Even better—it’ll be broadcast nationwide on BBC Radio 3 the following Friday.

ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2025/03/contribute-ideas-and-help-shape-a-unique-bbc-orchestra-concert-in-nottingham