Welcome to About Nottingham is ideally suited to student life. With about Nottingham Trent 1 in 10 of its population being students, the city is geared towards providing for their needs. Whether you enjoy eating out, sport, cinema, art galleries, clubbing, museums, , University comedy clubs or theatres, Nottingham will have something for you.

Nottingham Trent University is a diverse and vibrant modern Theatre and cinema university. One of the largest in the UK, it attracts students Nottingham is renowned as a thriving cultural centre and boasts the from around the world and has a total student population of Theatre Royal, Royal Concert Hall and . There are multiplex cinemas close to both of the Nottingham more than 26,000, made up of around 20,000 campuses: the 12-screen cinema at The Cornerhouse is next to the undergraduates and 6,000 postgraduates. Its entry City site and the Showcase multiplex is not far from the Clifton standards are consistently high and it remains one of the campus. The popular in the Hockley area of most popular universities in the country in terms of Nottingham shows independent and world cinema. applications received. Art and history Nottingham is steeped in history and has an array of galleries and Nottingham Trent University’s national and international museums. Nottingham , famous from the tales of Robin reputation is built upon the excellence of its teaching Hood, is now the city’s main art gallery and museum. The Angel methods, research, collaborative activities and consultancy. Row Gallery is also based in the city centre, along with a variety of other exhibition spaces. Nottingham’s museums include the award- It has become one of the UK’s top universities for graduate winning Galleries of Justice, Green’s Mill and . employment. The latest statistics show that more than 95% of full-time students graduating from the University enter Nightlife Whether you enjoy gigs, comedy nights, classical concerts, pubs or employment or go on to further study within six months clubbing, you’ll be spoilt for choice in Nottingham. You’ll also find of graduation.* that many entertainment venues offer reduced prices for students with their NUS card. A strong record in ensuring student employability, flourishing links with industry and the fact that over half of our courses Sport and leisure Nottingham is home to a number of venues which host feature work placements for up to a year mean that NTU has international and national sporting events: the , made its mark as an entrepreneurial university. the National Water Sports Centre, Cricket Ground, Nottingham Tennis Centre and two league football grounds (Nottingham Forest and Notts County). The city provides a vast array of sporting activities for both the participant and spectator. Whatever the level of activity, every interest is catered for. Guided tour of the Food and drink The city offers cuisine from around the globe, so whatever you enjoy, you will always be able to find somewhere that meets your City site needs. It is also home to many pubs and bars, including Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem which claims to be ’s oldest . Shoppers’ paradise Over recent years Nottingham has been consistently voted one of the UK’s top five shopping destinations. The city centre is relatively compact with the main retail areas located near to the . Nottingham has more than 1,300 shops and offers high- street names side-by-side with designer labels.

* HESA student record, 2007/08 Travelling to Nottingham Trent Locations of campuses Development at University’s City site Nottingham Trent University has three sites: the City site, Nottingham Trent University situated in the very centre of Nottingham; the Clifton The University is currently undergoing some refurbishment, By car campus, approximately four miles south of Nottingham; and and a few of our buildings have work taking place in them. Nottingham is at the heart of the country and is well served by the H BrackenhurstM campus, near Southwell. Your choice of subject This is part of the University’s ongoing commitment to motorway network. The M1 passes close to the west of the city, the will determine which campus you are based at. This guide A42 / M42 link to the south-west of the city and the A1(M) to the maintaining and improving our facilities for students, future east of the city. will help you find your way around the City site, as well as suggesting some areas of interest in . students and the community. When using the M1 from the North, exit at Junction 26, and take If you have any queries about visiting any areas of the the A610 Nuthall Road / Alfreton Road into the city. When using REG AD AFR BLVDRADFORD G O University, please contact us on (0115) 848 4118 / 8796. the M1 from the South, use Junction 24 and follow the A453 into R

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By tram D A O L R N O G The Nottingham Express Transit (NET) tram stops on the T N F A I 5 I R Service Co-ordinator L C 2 60 3 A 2 University’s City site, providing a convenient link from the railway Clifton 5 5 4 A campus A Minicom and voice: (0115) 848 6163 station and . There are also several park W I L F A A O 52 6 and ride stops along the route, which provide convenient places to R M Fax: (0115) 848 4371 park when visiting the University. The Phoenix Park park and ride site is close to Junction 26 of the M1, and the Forest park and ride Locations of Schools site is near to the city centre. Campus Visitor information Tel: (0115) 942 7777 Nottingham Business School City Visitors can get information from the Nottingham Tourism www.thetram.net Nottingham Law School City Centre in the heart of the city centre at Smithy Row. If you By coach School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment City need any more information about the city and its attractions, National Express coach services operate from the Broadmarsh Bus drop in for a visit. Station. The City site can then be accessed on foot, by tram or by School of Art and Design City bus from the Broadmarsh shopping centre area. School of Social Sciences City Tel: 08444 77 5678 Tel: 08705 808080 (National Express) www.visitnottingham.com www.nationalexpress.com School of Arts and Humanities* Clifton School of Education Clifton By rail is located approximately one mile from the City School of Science and Technology Clifton site, which can then be accessed on foot, by tram or by bus. School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences Brackenhurst Tel: 08457 484950 (National Rail Enquiries) www.nationalrail.co.uk

By air City site is about 12 miles from the centre of Burton Street, Nottingham NG1 4BU Tel: (0115) 941 8418 Nottingham, close to Junction 24 of the M1 motorway. The Skylink Clifton campus bus service operates a link from the city centre to the airport every Clifton Lane, Nottingham NG11 8NS Tel: (0115) 941 8418 half hour. Brackenhurst campus Tel: 0871 919 9000 Brackenhurst, Southwell, NG25 0QF Tel: (01636) 817000 www.eastmidlandsairport.com 3588/10/09 Skylink bus info: www.skylink.co.uk * Please note that the School’s Centre for Broadcasting & Journalism is based at the City site *3558* Welcome to 1 2 3 4 5 6 Chaucer building O2Max Fitness suite Boots Library Byron House Waverley building DICe building Begin your tour of the City site at The student gym, O2Max offers This state-of-the-art library forms a This is the centre for the Students’ The beautifully restored Waverley If you have time, walk around Nottingham Trent the Chaucer building reception desk, flexible membership schemes, a distinctive landmark at the heart of Union and houses their activities building accommodates our courses to the DICe building where you’ll be given a friendly great atmosphere, top of the range the City site. It offers students unit and advice centre. There are in Theatre Design, Design for Film (Djanogly International welcome. Chaucer building houses equipment and value for money access to over 530,000 books, 2,500 also many other student facilities and Television, Multimedia, Centre). This modernist glass- Nottingham Business School and prices. Pop into the gym, situated current periodicals, an extensive here, including a bank, an insurance Architecture, Interior Architecture fronted building was University Nottingham Law School, both behind the Premier Inn hotel, to pick audio-visual collection and electronic agency, the Employment Store, and Design. The building started established in 1994 and leading providers of popular courses. up more information. resources including 250 databases, Ticket Express and the Pulse Bar, life as the original Nottingham houses the Nottingham It is one of the busiest buildings on 30,000 electronic books and 10,000 which is the Union’s café-bar / School of Design in 1843 and the Language Centre, where you the City site. Call into Café Chaucer electronic journals. The library has nightclub. Why not go inside and renovation scheme has provided an can study English as a Foreign for some refreshments. controlled access, but if you ask at take a look around? Help yourself ultra-modern environment for Language and European the counter by the barrier, it may be to a free copy of Platform, the study, creativity and exhibition, languages, alongside Russian, possible for you to take a look. student magazine. with a central atrium and a Japanese or Mandarin Please remember that this is a quiet sculpture court. Chinese. study area.

7 Introduction P Bus Station 50m 11 York House Halls of residence This guide will help you find your way around the University’s City P You should be able to see three of the site, which is home to Nottingham Business School, Nottingham University’s halls of residence: Sandby, Law School, the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Hampden and Gill Street. Gill Street MA NS House of Residence is the newest addition to the Environment, School of Art and Design, and School of Social FIE LD RO A Fraser campus. Unfortunately, on Sciences. NORTH SHERWOOD STREET D Victoria unaccompanied tours it is not possible to see a room. Please call in to the It is a walking tour of the campus; just follow the red route around House the University. Where the line is dotted on the map, it is hidden Accommodation Office should you have Hampden any queries concerning the behind buildings; carry on walking along the street to continue the Gill Street Residence YMCA accommodation on offer, or visit route. We recommend starting at the Chaucer building, which is Residence 7 www.ntu.ac.uk/accommodation number 1 on our map near the tram stop. Bonington DrDrydenyden Victoria The numbered dots relate to the text around the map and describe CCentreentre Studios the main buildings of the University. While walking around the SHAKESPEARESTREETNORTH CHURCH ST campus, why not pop into one of the coffee bars for a break and 8 Police Station maybe chat to some current students? T 9 E Sandby Fire E R Station R ResidenceResidence R

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E S D E T Newton you will be directed accordingly. EN Arkwright P Barnes 12 BByronyron WWallisallis Health and safety: fire evacuation Health 7 House 12 15 Waverley centre Maudslay In the unlikely event of a fire evacuation, on hearing the alarm 5 4 please leave the building and assemble outside with staff and Boots R LibLibraryrary T students. 3 Chaucer 1 For information on NTU open days, go to www.ntu.ac.uk/opendays PremierPremier R 14 Royal Concert Inn GOLDSMI TH ST BURTONSREE LRNO STREET CLARENDON REET Hall 8 2 Key to the map Bonington building

One-way street Tram stops DICe Crowne Students studying Fashion, Graphics, 13 Plaza Fine Art, Textiles, Knitwear, Decorative Trent 6 T Terrace EE ) Arts, Photography, MA studies and Pedestrian street No entry House R Welbeck R Hotel AD R ST RO Fashion Textile Management will be Royal Taylor T H P Hotel O UG B RO based in the Bonington building. The AL TH P Public car parks Tour route Belgrave T O newly refurbished building has excellent Hollymount (N Centre ET facilities including exhibition spaces for RE House ERSREET ST R Main reception 1 Tour stops C P N students from the School of Art and TO LA Design and visiting artists, a gallery, art HAU OL Unilink bus stop Refreshments C W shop and state-of-the-art computer P stations.

15 14 13 12 11 10 9 Nottingham city centre Student Accommodation Belgrave Centre Maudslay building Newton building Arkwright building Dryden Centre Service We recommend that you also take This modern building hosts This newly upgraded building This Grade II listed This is one of our most distinctive The Dryden Centre is home to Student some time to look around Feel free to call in to the office Nottingham Law School’s houses an extensive range of building has recently buildings, recognisable for its gothic Support Services, a one-stop shop for Nottingham itself. The Old Market (located on Goldsmith Street) for an professional and postgraduate Product Design Subjects including undergone a multimillion style and the sense of history that student support, incorporating a range of Square marks the centre of the city, accommodation brochure. All new courses. Furniture, Computer-Aided and pound refurbishment. pervades its corridors. DH specialist advice and information and you can find the Nottingham students who choose NTU as their Industrial Design courses. It is also The brand new facilities Lawrence trained to be a teacher in services. Dryden is also the teaching Tourism Centre located in the first choice of university are the centre for teaching of our Civil will be phased into use this building. It is currently being centre for our Property and Construction Council House. The Victoria guaranteed an offer of University- Engineering qualifications and is through November 2009 refurbished as part of the subject areas, providing a highly- Shopping Centre, the Broadmarsh allocated accommodation (terms home to the Keith Short Centre for and will become home to University’s programme to regarded suite of vocational courses with Shopping Centre, the canalside and conditions apply). Information Creative Technologies and The Nottingham Business enhance facilities and is due for strong links into industry and area, Hockley, the and is also available on private-sector Hive, a purpose-built business School. completion over the coming professional accreditation organisations. Nottingham Castle are all easily housing. incubation unit. months. accessible from this central For more details visit location. www.ntu.ac.uk/accommodation