Living in the community

Although we have a large student population in Nottingham, university students make up only about 12.5% of Nottingham's total population, and in outlying areas it's even less. Living off campus in a mixed community brings about certain roles and responsibilities that are very different to living in halls of residence. 

Nottingham is a brilliant place to live, work and study and we want you to make the most of your time whilst you’re in this great city. We’ve developed the following information, advice and guidance to help support you during your time living in the local community. Please also take a look at our campaigns page to see our projects that support living off campus.

Community Engagement

Many students move off-campus during their time at university. Here, you will find everything you need to know to help and support you as a member of your local community. We've got plenty of advice and guidance on what it takes to be a good neighbour and how to get involved in community life. You'll also find information about crime prevention and staying safe as well as helpful hints on house-hunting.

To keep up to date with what is going on off-campus, follow us on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.

Heading home for summer?

It’s the perfect time to have a clear out of anything you no longer wear/use before you pack up to leave.

Please donate any unwanted clothes, books, electrical items and small pieces of furniture to your local British Heart Foundation red donation bank.

Support the Pack for Good campaign

 

Community Engagement Ambassadors

The Community Engagement Ambassador (CEA) scheme is an exciting new pilot project aiming to support community cohesion initiatives in three specific zones across Lenton and Radford.

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Safety in the City

Nottingham has been recognised for its safety and has a Purple Flag City Centre. We run educational campaigns for students each year to reinforce key messages about taking simple steps to keep safe.

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Section for the Community

Read our Community Newsletters to learn about the many ways our students are making a positive contribution both on and off campus. Find out how to recruit student volunteers for your project.

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Community Campaigns

The Community Engagement team runs a range of educational campaigns and projects each academic year, to support students who have chosen to live in the community whilst completing their studies.

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Community Chest Fund

The Community Chest Fund offers grants of up to £500 for projects linking students, local residents, community organisations and local agencies into initiatives that aim to improve community relations.

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