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4.04.04.5432 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsThe campus at the University of Nottingham is a beautiful place to be able to complete my studies. It has a welcoming and homely feeling. Facilities such as the David Ross Sports Centre and both libraries make it easy for me to complete extra activities such as netball and going to the gym, along with great places to study. Improvements involving the student union could be made, as I found it difficult to find out information about this. However, I couldn’t fault any other aspect of the University.
The facilities for nursing students are great as there are simulated patients and scenarios that help us gain lots of experience and prepare us for practice. The location is brilliant as it is in attached to the hospital and is very easy to get to for me. There are many student support services so that is good however communication from staff is not always the best and some staff members are not very supportive.
it’s such a beautiful campus, all of the professors are incredible and there are so many places to access help if you need it. the social life around the uni is insane! night life in nottingham is fab and it’s so nice to have such a fun home from home.
The City of Nottingham is an amazing city for students. It is truly at student city and comprises of everything a student needs to feel at home. The University campus is also very homely and large. It feels like a whole new city of its own. However, I would appreciate it if it was easier to get to certain places while been on university Park campus, as a lot of the time places such as the David Rosscentre are too far away and require a bit of walking.
Love the campus, it's so big and open and you're surrounded by nature. Great city with lots to do and a great student night life.
place is nice
The University Campus is amazing, the facilities are great and as someone living in the city centre, there are great transport links directly to the Uni. As someone who suffered from a housemate passing away in 3rd year, i cannot emphasise enough how great the University support services were. The Uni has a great range of societies and sports teams to join. I have thorougly enjoyed the geography course and the overall University of Nottingham experience.
It feels a bit dis-organised sometimes and there isn't much context given for each module, it just goes straight into the detail without outlining why we need to know certain things. There is a lot of support for students, the campus is brilliant and the location is great too.
The overall facilities are very good, but it is clear that the Arts and Humanities are disproportionately neglected compared to the Sports, Engineering and Sciences facilities.
It’s a great place to study as it has such a homely and welcoming feeling, the staff are supportive and are able give as much help as they can, it is also a friendly environment and easy to get along and talk with people around the university or those just on your course. There are a range of facilities which are located in the student union and around campus, as well the campus is easy to navigate. The university could improve on being abit more modern as the buildings seem to be an older build and prices can be slightly high but apart from that it’s a very good university
The facilities and campus are welcoming and have lots of variety - there are great places to study, socialise, eat and explore. It is overall a nice environment. The libraries could be slightly improved by having more quiet study spaces, especially during exam season. This would make me less stressed when going to the library during busy periods. The best aspects would be the campus and facilities, and the huge range of societies that you can join. I have met like-minded people through different societies and been able to socialise and learn at the same time whilst doing meaningful things outside of my studies. I think that some societies could be improved by being more accessible - perhaps more funding should be readily available from the university to help people pay for sports memberships etc. Overall it has been a valuable experience with certain aspects that could be slightly improved - by listening to the specific needs of students.
18-24 years
Best aspects are the campus and lifestyle Nottingham has to offer. Worst aspects are the mental health services.
Great university with interesting societies, passionate lecturers, and beautiful surroundings.
The facilities and campus available at the university of nottingham is exceptional- there are many societies and opportunities within the student union to get involved with. The wellbeing support is also very good but needs greater accessibility for students who are less engaged in campus life. Overall very good university with great opportunities for personal development and support.
- beautiful, self-contained campus, with good proximity to city centre - good student life in the area - good support from staff - nice on-campus accommodation - could be improved by greater communication for e.g. accommodation payment deadlines
A lovely campus with excellent facilities. Students Union feels distant and doesn't impact much.
Nottingham is a great place to study because of its facilities and the campus. Everything is very modern and up to date. The campus is well maintained and has lots of green space and different places to hang out and go for coffee and lunch. It is a very social university with a big focus on sports and societies. I really enjoyed living in catered accommodation on campus in my first year - I met some of my closest friends there and I still live with them. Living on campus in first year allows you to immerse yourself in the university experience. There are also non-catered accommodation options off-campus if this is what you would prefer. One of the worst aspects of the university experience was how we were cared for during the COVID pandemic. I feel like as students living on campus, we were not very well looked after. We were expected to stay within our rooms if we had to isolate with no chance to exercise and communication was often very limited and poor. Sometimes we were not fed or fed the wrong food (i.e. a vegetarian was given meat). I also feel like financial support throughout the COVID pandemic from the university has been poor - I heard of other universities supporting students with loans or grants but this did not happen at the university. Loans were always means-tested or application-based. The university has also not done a lot to mitigate the impact of strikes on students. I feel like we have pulled the short straw in this situation and that the university could do more to support students and staff alike. Otherwise, I have had a brilliant time at Nottingham and would recommend it to anyone thinking of coming here.
More accessibility for those with different needs
18-24 years
First gen student
There are plenty of libraries for study. The university is in an ideal location with easy access to public transportation, nearby delicious food, and close proximity to the city centre. So far, I have not encountered any bad uni experience with UoN.
4.3
It’s such an inclusive, diverse institution where multitudes of students can feel welcome and involved, i haven’t once heard a negative thing said about the staff or fellow students and the on campus facilities and buildings are both perfect and beautiful to look at.
I enjoy thé course but am slightly concerned about where it could lead in the future; however, the lecturers and tutors are comforting and reassuring - the workload is substantial but not overwhelming and challenge me daily