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"Time To Talk" Day 4th February 2021 – The Power of Small
"Time To Talk" Day 4th February 2021 – The Power of Small – a small conversation about mental health has the power to make a big difference at Nottingham College for staff and students on our courses.
Blog: Advantages of College vs. University
A blog highlighting some of the benefits of choosing Nottingham College to study a university-level course.
Blog - 5 tips for structuring your UCAS personal statement
If you’re struggling to finalise your UCAS personal statement, don’t panic! We’ve put together some top tips to help you demonstrate your suitability.
Wellbeing Update. Student Parents & Carers Group
Claire Brookes is the Students’ Union President at Nottingham College. A full time Higher Education Student who is also a mum of three. She knows how hard it can be for students who are parents or carers to balance college…
16 to 19 Tuition Fund - Additional support with your studies
As part of our strategy to support students to develop their knowledge and skills, and to bridge any gaps due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be providing additional support with English and maths, A Level study and other vocational…
Students help design the new skate park opposite the City Hub
We’re partnering with Skate Nottingham to give learners a say in designing a skate spot on Sussex Street, at the bottom of the Nottingham Contemporary steps - right on the doorstep of the Nottingham College Hub building!
Being better allies – BAME Café and beyond
Some colleagues involved in our supportive BAME Café staff events have written a blog about what they plan to achieve.
Supporting our students in lockdown
As we reach the end of another week of lock down, it might seem as though it’s never going to end. But now is the time we really need to dig deep and keep doing the things we know make…
Innovative Owen lands £250 tech prize from The Nottingham Building Society
Congratulations to student Owen Brindley who has been awarded an Innovative Young people of 2020 prize by the Nottingham Building Society.
Making the most of a Virtual Open Evening!
Our top tips will help you get the most out of our upcoming virtual events.
Important government update - National lockdown (5th January 2021)
On Monday 4th January 2021, the Prime Minister announced another national lockdown, in place from the 5th January, affecting schools and colleges in England.
Jem’s braving the shave for Cancer Research UK
Nottingham College A Level student, Jem Mousley, is shaving all her hair off on Saturday 19th December to raise funds for Cancer Research UK.
The Wellbeing Team’s Guide to Christmas 2020!
Here are the Student Wellbeing Team’s top 10 tips for looking after yourself this festive season.
Studying a degree-level course at College – in Sarah’s words
We caught up with one of our graduates, Sarah Gotheridge, who told us about her experiences of returning to education as a mature learner and studying towards a degree at College.
Charity digital project to combat loneliness
A local charity is running a project to see if increased access to technology could help reduce loneliness and boost mental health in young adults, and some of our IT students got involved!
Government announcement - GCSE and A Levels 2021 summer exams
The Government has announced the support plans in place for students who will be sitting exams and assessments next year.
Students take part in the Broadmarsh Big Conversation
Students were a part of a consultation meeting for ‘Broadmarsh - The Big Conversation’ with councillor Sally Longford. The meeting was to inform Nottingham Council about the students views on the development of the site of the Broadmarsh Shopping Centre.…
COVID-19 Tier 3 Update (2nd December)
On Wednesday 2nd December 2020 Nottingham and Nottinghamshire will move out of national lockdown and into a Tier 3 area. Schools, colleges and universities will remain open.
Hollie’s designs are Jolly Good!
Well done to College alumna Hollie who’s quick thinking saw her timely themed Christmas cards drum up a lot of positive attention on social media last week – with some of her designs going viral!
Nottingham College launches new online courses for adults
Nottingham College has launched a brand new range of courses for adults aged 19 and over, delivered fully online.