NTU Welcome
Get involved in Welcome and explore all the opportunities that make your university experience more than just a degree. From trips and tours, to arts, sport, volunteering and societies. There's something for everyone.
Hundreds of events. One unforgettable adventure.
12 September to 12 October 2025
Find welcome eventsMaking friends and settling in
Whether you’re new to NTU or returning, there are always opportunities to try new experiences and meet new people. Getting involved in Welcome activities is a great way to start.
It’s completely normal to feel a little homesick, and you need to give yourself time to adjust. For students coming to the UK from overseas, we know that it can also be challenging and a little overwhelming at times.
There are plenty of ways to meet new people
- If you're looking to find your flatmates – or just chat with like-minded people before you arrive – then join us on social media. There are groups for each of our halls of residence.
- Go to as many of our Welcome events as you can. With so much to get involved with, they're perfect ice-breakers.
- Attend your course induction – meet the people who you’ll be learning alongside for the next few years.
- Do your bit to make your new home a happy one – chat to everyone you see if you're living in accommodation. Bond over a cup of tea, and don’t be afraid to knock on your neighbour’s door. If you don’t live in halls, our Welcome events are there to keep you included!
Food to make you feel at home
There is nothing like the familiarity of food you would get back home to help you feel settled. Whether you're from another country or just looking ot experience something new, check out our food guide for some of the best restaurants and supermarkets in Nottingham.
Find restaurants and supermarketsGetting involved
Throwing yourself into something beyond the classroom can be an unforgettable part of your NTU experience. It’s the perfect time to try something new – to broaden your horizons, meet new people, and develop the skills that’ll set you up for life.
NTU Arts
NTU Arts offers activities and events for all tastes and talents. From bands to book clubs, crafting to concerts we’ll help you broaden your creative horizons.
Sport
With sports clubs, scholarships, gyms and a range of fitness classes, there's something for all abilities – whether you’re an expert or a complete beginner.
Societies
From K-Pop to knitting, belly dance to bowling - with over 100 societies you’ll be spoilt for choice when deciding what to get involved in here at NTU.
Your Students’ Union
With its exciting entertainment, social, sports and leisure spaces, NTSU is run by students, for students. It’s the heart of student life!
Volunteering
Teach, coach, mentor, manage; be a fundraiser – or simply just a friend – for someone or something that really needs your help.
NTU Faith and NTU Chaplaincy
Whatever your denomination, we welcome you to get involved with NTU Faith and NTU Chaplaincy - our services for supporting faith, spirituality and wellbeing amongst all students and staff.
International experiences
Global Lounge
NTU Global Lounges are dedicated spaces based on-campus and online that provide exciting cultural and study abroad opportunities to broaden your global horizons.
Study abroad as part of your NTU degree
Our study abroad opportunities offer you a flexible way to gain invaluable international experience as part of your degree. We have partnerships with over 300 institutions worldwide – study from one week to a whole year.
University Language Programme
The University Language Programme (ULP) provides language courses at different levels of proficiency to students, staff and members of the public.
Explore your new area
Help the environment at NTU
We're one of the most sustainable universities in the world, and for good reason. We work hard to reduce our impact, to support local communities, and to teach sustainable practice. There are lots of ways you can help us make a real difference — for NTU, and for the planet.
Nottingham bucket list
Nottingham is a vibrant city with something for everyone to enjoy. We've put together our bucket list of things to try - what will you do first?
Travel and transport
NTU is fortunate to have an excellent public transport network. Find out more about sustainable and discounted travel options at NTU.
Working while you study
Working while you study can help towards the costs of student life, but also provide some valuable experience and transferable skills to aid your future career.
Look after yourself and others
University life is exciting, but it can come with its own challenges. Our support services ensure that you can find the right help at the right time.
If you think a friend might be struggling, ask them if they’re okay and get the conversation going. It's ok to ask for help if you need it or tell us if you're worried about a friend – remember, we’re here for you.
Social media groups
Joining our social media groups is a great way to get a taste of student life and start meeting new people.
A-Z list of Halls Facebook groups
Official Freshers WhatsApp Halls group chats - get the official Freshers announcements as they happen and make friends with other new NTU students in your halls of residence before you arrive.