Learn more about the workshops

Find out why the workshops are being delivered, what they mean, what content to expect and who they are for.

What are the Consent is Everything workshops?

The Consent is Everything workshops are a collaborative consent education programme developed by NTU Student Support Services and NTSU. The workshop is a 90-minute interactive face-to-face session co-delivered by trained facilitators who are either current NTU students, staff or alumni. The workshop provides:

• an exploration of giving and receiving consent
• an understanding of consent in scenarios
• myth busting
• guidance on responding to and supporting a friend
• information about NTU support and how to signpost to external agencies

Why we're delivering the consent workshops to students

In 2017, the National Union of Students (NUS) recommended universities and student’s unions deliver consent workshops. These would:

You asked, we delivered

Shortly after, students from NTSU’s feminist society approached NTSU. They asked for consent workshops for students. NTSU and NTU Student Support Services drafted what such a workshop could look like. They piloted the workshop with selected student groups. It became clear that there was a demand from our students for us to offer these workshops to all students.

Most recently, there has been a flurry of attention in the media. This has reflected how most UK students want consent training for all students. NTU Students are no different, with one workshop participant stating:

Breaking records

Finally, in 2019, one student submitted a 'Big Idea' on NTSU's platform. They asked for compulsory consent training. Their submission broke the record for the number of 'likes' that NTSU had seen that year.

You've asked, and we've listened. Consent workshops support:

• our NTU values, and
• the community we want to create — a safe, respectful, and enjoyable place to study, teach, and grow.

How the content for the workshop is created

NTU and NTSU colleagues and officers developed the content with NTU students. We built the content on two evidence-based programmes:

• NUS's I Heart Consent campaign
• the University of Michigan’s Relationship Remix programme

We regularly update the content in response to emerging trends, student feedback and feedback from our team of facilitators.

The content is backed by behaviour-change theory. We developed it be empowering and educational and designed it to encourage students to make decisions that are best for them. We've now delivered over 1,260 workshops to almost 30,000 NTU students. 85% of students we've evaluated since 2021 would recommend this workshop to others.

What to expect from the workshop

The workshop is co-facilitated by trained volunteers; mostly NTU students, but also colleagues and NTSU staff. It lasts for 90 minutes, is interactive, and involves some student participation through an in-workshop app. The majority of student attendees report that they find the interactive parts the most enjoyable and educational.

The workshop begins by discussing the broad concept of consent before focusing on sexual consent including:

• how to define sexual consent
• how to recognise consent in scenarios
• how to give and check you have got consent
• common myths around sexual violence

The workshop finishes with:

• how students can respond to and support a friend who discloses sexual harm
• what support is available at NTU
• what external support is available within Nottingham/shire

Who the workshops are for

If you're an incoming first-year undergraduate student, your university timetable will have a Consent is Everything workshop scheduled in. We may also offer you a workshop if you're part of student leader group or if you are studying a relevant course, at the request of your course leader. Examples would include the Fresher's Team, Society Committee Chairs and the MA Social Work course.

NTU and NTSU have zero tolerance for all forms of sexual violence. This workshop is being delivered after multiple requests from our students. They believe learning about consent can contribute to a healthier and safer experience for all while at university. We've deemed consent programming essential to ensure:

• you have a safe, enjoyable, and healthy university experience, and
• you know where you can get support if you or someone you know needs it

You should attend your scheduled workshop when you're timetabled to do so.

Are the workshops effective and enjoyed by students?

In 2025/26, we delivered 261 workshops to over 6,100 NTU students. Evaluation data highlights the success of the programme. Students overwhelmingly recommend the workshop to their peers and the vast majority of students gain confidence and skills in giving and receiving consent after attending. Results of the 2025/26 participant survey are detailed below:

• 96% understands the factors that may impact someone's ability to give consent
• 94% are more aware of the impact of sexual assault myths
• 96% feel confident in the ways they can give their consent
• 96% feel confident in ways to check they have someone else's consent
• 96% know how to respond to another student who discloses sexual harm
• 94% know how to signpost another student who discloses sexual harm
• 90% found their facilitators engaging
• 87% would recommend the workshop to other students