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Welcome to the Centre for Student and Community Engagement (CenSCE) – a department dedicated to connecting and enabling society and NTU to flourish. With expertise in using data, research and pedagogy to advance Nottingham Trent University’s widening participation and social mobility agendas, CenSCE has earned a national reputation for innovation and quality.

Disrupt the Narrative

We’re all held back by stagnant social mobility. Watch Disrupt the Narrative to find out what we do and why we do it for communities, individuals and society.

We facilitate evidence-based programmes that raise attainment and help students develop characteristics, social and cultural capital required to access and succeed at university and beyond. The team delivers more than 700 activities each year, places 300 NTU undergraduates in local schools, works with over 30,000 pupils and matches more than 1,000 volunteers to a range of community projects.
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Young People

University may seem a long way off but it’s never too soon to start thinking about what you might want to do in the future. Have a look at the different programmes we offer or ask you teacher to find out more.

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Teachers, Advisors and Higher Education Practitioners

Improving pupil outcomes is at the heart of our work we do in schools. We help students decide if higher education is right for them, while focusing on attainment-raising and character-building.

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Parents and carers

We recognise that parents and carers play a vital role supporting young people to make informed decisions about their future. We offer a comprehensive range of programmes, both in school and on campus, to support them with their studies and empower them to succeed.

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Community Organisations

Here at NTU we are committed to improving outcomes for you, our staff and students, local communities and society as a whole. We work collaboratively with many community groups, charities and other not-for-profit organisations, sharing resources and expertise to make a positive difference.

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Opportunities for Staff

There are many ways for NTU staff members to get involved. From opportunities for your students to boost their CVs and enhance their university experience, to staff volunteering in the local community.

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Opportunities for Students

University can be a fantastic experience but there's more to it than your studies. Find out how to get involved in our Student Mentoring, Volunteering, and Students in Classrooms schemes.

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Contact CenSCE:

censce@ntu.ac.uk