Discover your vibrant student life!
College is about so much more than just academics – it's about building an experience that shapes your future! No matter which campus you call home, every single student has the opportunity to dive into our fantastic range of extra-curricular activities.
Want to make your voice heard? Get involved with our dynamic Student Union and various Student Voice initiatives, where your ideas can truly make a difference.
These experiences are invaluable; not only will you improve your skills, make lasting friendships, and contribute to a truly great college experience, but they also look fantastic on your CV and UCAS applications, helping you stand out from the crowd.
Come explore all the exciting ways you can get involved and make the most of your time with us!
Various activities are on offer can include:
- Quiz and cinema nights
- Physical activity opportunities such as ice skating, yoga, tai chi and inter-campus sport leagues
- Trips* to Alton Towers, cities and zoos!
- British Sign Language
- Cooking skills workshops
- Themed week workshops around keeping safe and life skills
- Our September and January Welcome Fair events
We encourage students to set up a club or society, which are set up to bring together students from across campuses with similar interests. We help provide as much help as possible to develop them and aid with the creation of any club or society requested.
Clubs and societies can re-run or change each academic year, but here are some of the most popular cross-college examples:
- LGBTQIA+ Societies
- Chess Club
- Games Clubs
- And much more!
You can take part with classmates and friends from across the College. Our Enrichment activities and societies usually run during lunch and late afternoon across different College campuses and are FREE for students. The trips* are greatly discounted to all our students, no matter what age you are or what course you study!
*Some conditions apply for being allowed on trips such as good attendance and up to date on classwork.
For an up to date timetable of activities check out the Enrichment Page on StudentNet, our Enrichment Social media pages or the digital screens around your campus.
For more information please contact the Enrichment Team by email at enrichment@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk
The Turing Scheme offers funded trips to other countries, making them way cheaper to go on. The courses usually link to what you’re studying, and there’s often a social action or volunteering element too.
Last year, we had seven groups head off to different destinations. Animal Science students went to Thailand, Catering and Sport Science headed to Tanzania, Games Media and IT checked out San Francisco and Silicon Valley, and Science and Engineering did the same. Hair and Beauty took a trip to Cambodia, and Catering explored Finland.
This year, we have Travel and Tourism students going to Bali, Engineering students jetting off to San Francisco, and our Catering students heading to Saville, with maybe even more to be announced. Turing Scheme trips are available every year, so keep an eye out for more info or speak to your tutor!
Your voice, your college: Become a Student Representative!
For new students joining us, getting involved is a fantastic way to make your mark! We truly believe that an exceptional student experience is built on your feedback, and that's where our Student Voice initiatives come in.
You have the power to shape your college life by becoming a Student Representative.
In this important role, you'll get the unique chance to attend termly Faculty Meetings. Here, you'll sit alongside college staff, directly contributing to discussions and feedback to improve your academic experience and the overall college environment.
But, it's not just about academics! You can also attend Student Council meetings to share your thoughts on a whole range of non-curriculum matters, like catering, careers support, campus security, and more.
This is your opportunity to make a real difference, develop valuable leadership skills, and ensure your college experience is the best it can be. Step up, speak out, and help us make our college even better!
When you join us here at Nottingham College you will become an automatic member of the Nottingham College Students’ Union.
The Students’ Union is run by students for students, and you get the opportunity every year to vote for who want to lead your SU. Maybe one of them could be you!
Your Executive team have direct access to the leadership team of the whole College to make sure that the voices of our students are heard and responded to.
The Students’ Union is set up to ensure that you as a student get the best service available to you from the college when it comes to your education. As well as this the SU will ensure that your time at college is as enjoyable as possible by arranging various trips and activities with the Enrichment team.
This is YOUR college and YOUR experience so the SU work with the college to ensure that you have the experience that you want to gain the skills and development need for your future.
If you’re interested in becoming a Student Governor, you need to apply and campaign for the position and then there will be a college-wide election where all students will be able to vote for who they want to be Governor.
The successful Student Governors will attend the College’s Governor Meetings.
All students, when they receive their college entitlement card, automatically become democratic voting members of the National Union of Students.
This is a national union lobbying and representing student issues across the UK.
