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Making a difference to our community

Professional services

Lifelong learning

Sport and fitness

While we're known for our excellent student experience and as a leading employer, did you also know that our doors are wide open to members of our wider community too? From cultural activities to short courses, services for local businesses, use of our facilities, activities for schools and young people... we offer something for everyone in the community, not just our staff and students. Find out how you can benefit from all NTU has to offer.
Nottingham Community

Making a difference to our community

We contribute to over 10,000 jobs in the region, and also positively impact the community in many other ways. From local spending, to building new facilities, driving skills and expertise, and volunteering, NTU makes a sizeable contribution to the local community and wider society.

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Community access to sports facilities and activities

Sports facilities and activities at NTU aren't just limited to our staff and students. Members of the public can make full use of them too.

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Professional services and business support

Members of the public and our local community and business leaders can benefit from a range of professional support and services offered by NTU, with some support available for free. From facilities to start-up advice, from business growth support to free legal advice. NTU offers a range of professional support services and advice centres.

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Lifelong learning

Our pioneering teaching methods, award-winning staff and outstanding facilities all combine to make our courses the best they can be.

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Schools and young people

Find out how our Centre for Student and Community Engagement (CenSCE) connects with the community.

Volunteering at NTU

Read more about the ways our colleagues and students are taking part in volunteering programmes to give back to the community.

Curated and Created

Curated & Created is here to help students, staff and the local community get enjoyment, inspiration and intellectual stimulation from all of our exciting cultural and creative activities.

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Living in the community

We’re proud to be part of our community and we know the vast majority of our students act considerately and respectfully throughout their time at NTU. If you have recently moved into a new community, it’s important that you understand what is expected from you. Find out about working with local partners to help students understand their responsibilities.

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