Creative ways to make the most of Term Three
Published: 29/04/2025
We may be nearing the end of the academic year but there are still lots of creative events and activities to look forward to with NTU Arts this term.
From book clubs and writing meet ups to live music and gallery exhibitions, keep reading for a taste of what you can get involved in over the next few weeks.
Don’t forget to check out the NTU Arts What’s On for the full programme and sign up to the NTU Arts colleague mailing list for discounts, event announcements and more, direct to your inbox.
Saturday 3 May, 1 pm
Bonington Gallery, City Campus, free
Join us at Bonington Gallery for a free guided tour with Weird Hope Engines' co-curator, Jamie Sutcliffe.
Wednesdays from 5.30 pm
Various locations, free
These weekly meet-ups are a chance for staff to come together to write creatively, whether you're a complete beginner or avid writer. Free and open to all NTU colleagues.
Wednesday 14 May, 12 pm
Online via MS Teams, free
Join Tracy Lowe online every second Wednesday of the month for our free staff book club. Next month, we’ll be taking a deep dive into My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout.
Wednesday 30 April, Wednesday 14 May, 1 pm
University Hall, City Campus, free
Take a break and enjoy one of our free lunchtime concerts. From vocal to instrumental, classical to folk and jazz, enjoy performances from our talented students in a relaxed setting.
Various dates, times and locations, free
Come and meet our friendly and welcoming Book Doctors for a creative consultation to mend broken hearts — or just to make your heart stronger. They’ll prescribe you a free book to take away based on your interests!
Wednesday 7 May, 7 pm
Rough Trade Nottingham, £5 + booking fee
The NTU Band Programme presents Moonlit, recent winners of the 2025 Metronome Battle of the Bands. Expect grooving neo-soul, jazz and RnB.
Also performing:
Skunk – Big, noisy, guitar-led punk.
Emily Sanders – RnB meets indie-pop, heartfelt lyrics and effortless vocals.
Thursday 15 May, 7.30 pm
University Hall, City Campus, free
Join leading UK session drummer and educator Allan Cox as he introduces a ground-breaking concept 'Slow Hands, Fast Ears' to the drumming community for the first time at this free workshop. Grab your sticks and practice pad and get ready to embark on a musical journey.
Friday 16 May, 7.30 pm
Metronome, £15 (NTU Staff members get 10% off)
Get your glad rags on and end the week in style with NTU's award-winning Big Band at Metronome. Enjoy swing and jazz classics at this event, with our musicians and a very special guest performing your big band favourites.
Wednesday 21 May, 7 pm
Metronome, free
Join us at Metronome or live on YouTube for a night of new words and music from our student artists. Expect original and inspiring rap, spoken word and poetry exploring Modern Britain, home and hope, and performances from our anthology competition winners – and some very special guests.