How can I support an NTU student?
A big part of university life is learning to become independent so at NTU, we recognise and treat our students as adults.
We aim to provide them with the room they need and the respect they deserve. We're here to help if our students need us, but as adults, we expect them to take the first step and let us know when they need help.
As their parent, carer or guardian, there are many ways you can provide support and help to them too. This page provides a selection of the products and services NTU offers that you may want to bring to their attention.
Ways you can help – Tools and advice to support students
If you have concerns about a student’s wellbeing, you can let us know by completing a referral form.
The form needs to be completed with the student's consent, and we will reach out to them as soon as the form is received.
We hold emergency contact records for all our students; this doesn’t necessarily need to be a parent, but will be someone we can contact if we have any concerns about their health or wellbeing.
Please encourage your student to update their emergency contact information so we can get in touch with their preferred contact quickly when they need them most.
University is an exciting experience, but like with any big life event, it can also have its challenges.
We are here to support students from their very first day and have a range of resources available to help students maintain positive physical and mental health, which can be found on StudentHub.
Budgeting is a key part of university life, so it’s important that students know how to manage their money properly.
Our Student Money Team also offers free financial support workshops throughout term time.
NTU has a range of bursaries and scholarships available to help students with living costs and tuition fees. See a full list of our bursaries and scholarships and how students can apply.
We also have several Hardship Funds available each academic year, visit StudentHub to find out more.
For those students wanting to earn some extra cash alongside their studies, we also have paid part-time work opportunities available. From Student Ambassador roles to jobs in our campus cafes, students can search for paid work on NTU’s JobShop.
Volunteering can be a great way for students to gain work experience, boost their CV and improve their life skills whilst making a difference to the lives of others. There are plenty of opportunities for students to get involved with volunteering at NTU, learn more about the initiatives available.
Each first-year undergraduate will be assigned a Student Mentor – someone in their second year, final year of a post-graduate student who studied the same course as you.
They’ve been specially chosen to help you to settle in to life at NTU and to encourage you to take part in the many opportunities available to you through your academic school, the University and the Students’ Union (NTSU). They will share their own experiences of being a first-year student, provide peer-to-peer support and point you in the direction of the right university departments so that you have everything you need to be able to succeed at university.
If you’re not sure who your Student Mentor is and you’d like some help getting in touch with them please email CERT@ntu.ac.uk.
Our Nottingham Trent Students Union has an agreement with Nottingham Cars’ taxi service, so all NTU students can get a taxi home and pay the next day – meaning there’s no excuse to walk home alone even if you’ve run out of cash.
To find out more about the scheme, please visit the Trent students website.
Feel free to keep the number handy too – 0115 9700 700.
NTU’s Employability team supports students with their next steps after university and helps boost their career prospects.
The Employability team offers a range of services, from CV support and interview tips to hosting job fairs with employers.
Visit StudentHub to find out more about upcoming employability events.
Do you know a student that will be joining NTU in the future?
Visit our parent and carer guide for advice on how to support a prospective student coming to NTU.