By Caroline Shaw, School of Science and Technology Alumni Starting university can be scary; in fact it’s kind of terrifying. You’re (often) moving away from home to a new city which you don’t know and you’re surrounded by strangers. Daunting. BUT, and here’s a big ‘but’: you will be fine! Initially, it can all seem … More Settling into university
By a Environmental Health BSc (Hons) NTU Alumni Starting university is a daunting prospect, but also one that provides many opportunities to meet new people and try new activities, develop as an individual and as a member of society, and of course learn! There are many clubs and societies at NTU that will give you … More Take every opportunity
As it’s National Eye Health week we have a blog from Ophthalmology discussing the importance of a Diabetic eye screening! What is a Diabetic eye screening? Diabetic eye screening is a annual test which all people with diabetes over the age of 12, are offered. It is an important part of diabetes care and one … More In the Know: Diabetic eye screening
Today we have a blog take over by The Yoghurt and Juice Network who will be sharing their easy top tips for eating healthily at university … enjoy! Top Tips For Starting University When it comes to starting uni, you’re likely feeling excited, nervous, anxious and potentially also completely in the dark. The multitude of … More The Yoghurt & Juice Network’s top tips for starting uni!
Written by a BA and MA Sociology NTU Alumni I remember feeling lost as my parents and I said our teary goodbyes and I was stood in my caravan like room. I sat down on my bed thinking, now what. My flat was desolate (please bear in mind, I decided to go to university a … More Don’t panic, I promise it’ll be the best years of your life
It’s now September and soon there will be lots of new students joining us at NTU by the end of the month! If you’re about to join us, then this is the blog post for you! We’ve got a quick run down on things to do or think about to help you get ready for … More Starting at NTU
It’s now summer and although you might be looking forward to a few months of not worrying about deadlines, cooking for yourself or stressing about whether your flat mate hasn’t done their washing up again, the novelty of the summer period can sometimes wear off after a while. It might leave you struggling over summer … More 7 tips for a good summer break
By Neil Chattle a Mechanical Engineering NTU Alumni I attended Nottingham Trent University (NTU) from 2003 until 2007 studying for a BEng (Honours) Degree in Mechanical Engineering whilst working at Rolls-Royce as a Customer Manager managing technical, logistics and commercial activities in Civil Aerospace within the Customer Business Team. The biggest challenge I had whilst … More Going through a bereavement at uni
By Dean Fido, an NTU Alumni BSc Psychology w/ Criminology (Hons.) 2007-2010 MSc Forensic Psychology 2010-2011 PhD Cognitive Neuroscience 2011-2015 University life is an intricate web of conflicting commitments, requirements, and experiences. Nottingham Trent University in particular, works hard to provide such a wealth of opportunities, which is great. But when combined with an eager … More Self-Care advice…
By Thérèse Moran a BA Honours in Education and PGCE NTU Alumni Work hard, but take time to play hard with your friends maintaining your physical and mental health! Research states that one in four of us will experience mental health issues in our life. I personally believe it is far greater. Reduced physiological health can … More Opening up about Mental Health!
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