Pathways to Progress workshops

NTU has partnered with the internationally recognised charity, Grit, to offer our Pathways to Progress workshops.

These free workshops are available to all NTU students and are a transformational personal development opportunity, aimed at supporting you to unlock your own potential. They provide access to experienced and skilled coaches in sessions designed to help you move forward and grow personally, academically and professionally.

Pathways to Progress workshops will offer you:

A space to gain new perspectives that will shine clarity on your next steps.
A place to make valuable connections.
Experiential, group coaching.
A personalised approach to the students in the room.
A safe space to have open conversations.
An opportunity to make breakthroughs and build confidence.

These sessions are a full day session and lunch will be provided.

Watch a video of what to expect from the workshops

What is Grit?

Grit is a charity that works with universities, schools, and professionals. They believe that when you change your thinking, you can change your world.

Their participatory workshops seek to support participants to challenge the way they think, and to improve the outcomes they can achieve. Their starting point is that you already have everything you need to be a thriving and contributing part of your community and they will work with you so that you can see that too. This is an exciting training opportunity unlike any other.

Who is this training for?

Students – undergraduate and postgraduate students of all levels can attend.

How much does it cost?

This development opportunity is fully funded by the University so it’s free for all NTU students to attend.

Where is the training?

Training will be delivered at City Campus on selected dates.

I wanted to meet some friends, instead, I found a family.
Jo - previous Grit workshop participant

Read Jo's story

What can I expect from a one-day workshop?

This workshop will support you to create breakthroughs in your thinking, see new opportunities, and take your experience at NTU to a new level. Think of it as the jumpstart to help you with your next steps.

Upcoming events

Please note: The workshops require you to be present for the whole duration. If this is a barrier to your attendance, please get in touch to see if we can support you.

Places are limited so don’t hesitate, book your place now.

Wednesday 11 November 2026, 10 am–4 pm, Nottingham Trent Students’ Union, City Campus
Monday 16 November 2026, 10 am–4 pm, Nottingham Trent Students’ Union, City Campus

After the workshop

You will receive a certificate of completion that you can apply to your Continuing Professional Development hours (CPD) and/or Employability Awards.

You can also log your participation on our Live, Learn, Work platform.

Any questions?

You can email CERT@ntu.ac.uk with any questions you may have about the Pathway to Progress workshops.