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4.04.04.5432 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviews18-24 years
Beautiful campus and great sports facilities!
Great location for nights out.
On my course I have found the work and lecturers to be engaging, challenging and supportive: the previous and continued allowances for covid regulations have not dampened the campus energy nor the willingness of Professors to dedicate their time to us. For example, I have had multiple meetings with a member of staff about my dissertation proposal despite not being allocated a supervisor yet, it is this level of clear joy for their research and teaching that makes the faculty so good at improving our work. On the Geography course I have been able to go on one field trip so far, which was fully paid for by my normal tuition fees, this was well run and a great way to socialise with course mates. The campus is a lovely green space with many hidden gems like gardens and statues to explore. It does not feel over crowded and most buildings have some green area either in a courtyard or by the entrance. The lake in Highfields Park (next to Park campus) is somewhere I go frequently for fresh air and has kayaks to hire in summer. My library (Hallward) is open at a range of times to make sure everyone can access it. Other campuses like Jubilee have their own personality and friendly rivalries between courses spur on a good feeling of comradery and pride in your area, promoting a lack of litter or poor behaviour. The city is a short tram ride away and most students will regularly commute in for days or nights out. I have found Nottingham to be a pleasant, easy navigable city with a wide variety of things to do. It is also important to note that while going out clubbing the venues and other students have made me feel safe and secure. My best experience has been with the Conservation Society, everyone is extremely welcoming and friendly, and the ability to socialise through interests whilst being connected to the University is fantastic. At UoN, societies can run alongside each other and courses; the campus and facilities open to use are well maintained, often new, and free to access through a society. Meaning activities and members can accommodate and often support you through busy periods like exams. It is also monitored by the students union: the logistical elements are over seen for health and safety and with students well being in mind, letting us get easy access to a range of help. The well-being committee member, who is required by all societies, is a brilliant way to casually find support and be directed towards appropriate resources if necessary. The University is not with out fault, in my first (and some of second) year Covid and strikes have meant the courses have been extremely disorganised, though I will admit some aspects could not be foreseen. But in-between lecturers requirements for attendance, extra reading and even marking on exams and coursework seems to vary greatly sometimes even when the Uni promises standard criteria. I find it best to discuss projects with each one individually but this work for clarity is annoying. Another issue I have had is with other students behaviour: as everyone is an adult and free to behave however they want, whether you like your first flat mates or group project partners is completely random (as with anywhere), but the lack of action against students who say or do extreme, and some times illegal, acts is alarming at times. In the very few instances where this has been an issue I have found myself supported through a majority but left to act alone in some. I believe if I complained to the students union action would be taken, but this is not the same thing as feeling heard at all times regardless. Overall, UoN is a great place to study and it is constantly asking for our feedback and setting up new initiatives from these surveys, which reassures me. Despite recent complications to learning, I do feel as though I gain a lot by coming here; and in my degree, future career planning, and socially I have lots of opportunities.
18-24 years
There are 2 main reasons why I chose tk study at UoN. Firstly, they rank third in the U.K. for my course and as someone who comes from a family that strongly values academics that made Nottingham a very appealing choice especially for an international student. The university did not disappoint in that aspect since the facilities and labs are cutting edge and professors are not only knowledgeable but deliver information in an interactive way that makes me not only engaged with the lesson but also makes me enjoy the content very much. Secondly, the campus. As an international student graduating high school during covid it wasn’t possible for me to visit the campus in person and so I relied on a lot of photos and videos to decide on whether I wanted to study here. Finally coming to campus was very surreal in the beginning, especially seeing Trent building for the first time. I now do not only get to enjoy the lake, the Trent clock tower and the greenery of our beautiful campus I also get to experience the incredible engineering labs with amazing technology. The only thing that I wish the uni would improve on is the shuttle bus service as the buses are often unreliable although the fact that this service exists has put me more at ease, especially during snowy days.
I began studying at the University of Nottingham when things were slowly starting to get back to normal after having periods of lockdowns and restrictions.Immediately in my first week,I felt welcomed with Welcome week and all the events organised by the University and Student Union such as campus tours, treasure hunts, fairs and all sorts of social activities from a huge range of societies and sports to suit everyone. I love my course so far and the university campus is amazing, with many libraries and facilities and having the chance to be able to just take a walk through campus,pass by Highfields park with its very own lake and being close to both Old Market Square and Beeston town center means you always have something to do.
The libraries are incredible and there are many study spaces across university. We have a lot of random events on campus such as vintage sales, poster sales... which is really cool! Lazy in regards to COVID and teaching Unsure on support to go to
Amazing campus close enough to the city to feel involved but far enough out to be quiet and detached from city life, even when living in private accommodation nearby. Most of my modules so far have been taught in a way that kept me excited to learn.
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It was so hard to make friends, I had to really go out of my way because the university didn’t make any attempt to bring students together. The university made no efforts to let us meet in person, at tutorials or lectures or socials. Everything was up to the students and it feels like all the uni wanted was to get their money and leave us alone.
18-24 years
First gen student
So far it has been great. The societies on offer are varied and you can easily make one if necessary. The tutors are great. My campus is beautiful and great for walking and getting out the house. The GP surgery is brilliant and have really nice staff.
18-24 years
Uni could be more organised as e.g. Fresher's quiz turned many people away as couldn't be bothered to use a clicky counter and give a rough it off, mismanaged enrollment before attending due to so many jobs, need better relationship between Nottingham and Lincoln
18-24 years
Need better teaching, need a tour around campus in Fresher's, need more contact between Nottingham and Lincoln about things to do before joining as too complicated, teachers need to be more accessible outside hours
The money are spent on renovating the campus and yet the equipment in labs is old, broken and it stops us from conducting proper research. The machines which actually work keep breaking on a daily basis. Massive queues to use the equipment, inefficient working environment. The marking is not fair in the labs. The assessors seem to mix and match percentages as they wish. Some lecturers are useless, not going through the examinable material and instead chatting about their research. Personal tutor who was assigned to me was misogynistic, making snarky and inappropriate comments whenever in a 1 on 1 meeting. I would not recommend to study at Nottingham. The reliance on the Russel group and their “reputation” is apparent. Student satisfaction is decreasing every year and little is done about it. The quality of teaching is laughable.
Good teaching, Good uni, Good city. Would recommend.
Lived up to and exceeded expectations. Great fun.
I loved my time at University and would recommend it to everyone
Fab uni, great opportunities and prospects for students. Could do with a better SU. Things that are good: Accommodation, societies, teaching, atmosphere, SU merchandise, opportunities for students, city life. Things that could be improved: The SU, location and condition of some buildings, more animals.
Good facilities, good learning environments and activities, yet teachings are not satisfactory. Student union has a big role in student life here, they are active and excellent. The university accomodation is well, and the food is nice, learning facilities like lab are all equipped well, and we have enough facilities to study at all. City life here consider peace and calm. yet, night life is good. Staff supports students with all their efforts, well done!! just teaching is not satisfactory.
4.3
18-24 years
First gen student
Nottingham university has lots of amazing societies like the award winning Acapella groups. The ability to have lectures recorded online gives you great flexibility in your studies. There are numerous places to study with the hopper bus allowing you to jump between campuses for change of scene and also get to your accommodation easily if it is on route. The libraries so close earlier on Friday and Saturday which is quite a shame. They do also close at 2 on the other days perhaps this changes in late spring/summer. Architecture studios are never open past 11 and I think this inhibits studio culture and encourage students to work in the studio. It has a fantastic bus and tram network and student support can be helpful albeit extensions take a long time to verify. Printing situation is absolutely dire and even if you can sort of figure a way to get around stuff it’s still rather convoluted
Some tutors are amazing some can be very busy. The strikes have affected some of our modules. I’m second year in my unit and I think the whole year we are afforded two days of studio a week apparently this is unique and so something I am very appreciative off. There is a one in a lifetime opportunity to build a Crèche in South Africa but the trip will cost you £2200 approx but no other architecture school in the UK offers such. Should it continue to run that it. Architecture studios are never open past 11 and I think this inhibits studio culture and encourage students to work in the studio. Printing situation is absolutely dire and even if you can sort of figure a way to get around stuff it’s still rather convoluted
Amazing buses, trams and coach services to London. It is abit rough but student areas and nature places around campus should be fine