Students' Union
Whether you’re studying at City, Clifton, Confetti or Brackenhurst, NTSU is here to make sure that your time at NTU is the best it can be.
NTSU is here to make sure that your time at NTU is the best it can be, whatever campus you're studying on.
We have something for everyone at NTU.
- Keeping you entertained with our events programme.
- Helping you do what you love with our societies.
- Supporting you when times get tough.
Don’t just take our word for it – we score highly in national rankings, as voted for by our students. We recently ranked in the top 10 for the National Student Survey and WhatUni Awards 2020.
Facilities
NTSU has facilities on City, Clifton and Brackenhurst campuses including:
- coffee shops
- bars and diners
- night clubs and live music spaces
- media suite
- bookable activity spaces
- gyms and sports facilities.
See the facilities available on your campus
As a result of the tightening of the current COVID-19 restrictions, the Students' Union is currently closed. Some coffee shops and food outlets will remain open for take away only. Details of the catering services currently available can be found on our NTU Food page. More information on the latest COVID restrictions can be found on our COVID-19 Restrictions page.
Societies
We have over 100 societies. These range from astronomy to craft, sign language, and everything in between. They're a great way to meet new people, learn new skills, follow your passion, or try something new.
Entertainment
NTSU's entertainments programme is one of the most diverse in the country. We host a wide range of entertainment at their venues across all campuses, including:
- club nights
- live music
- wellbeing events
- clothing fairs and pop-up shops
- quizzes
- comedy nights.
The latest COVID-19 restrictions are in place. All NTSU events will be taking place virtually until further notice.
See the list of upcoming NTSU events
Support
We understand that university life can sometimes be challenging. NTSU’s free and independent Information and Advice Service (IAS) is here to support you.
IAS offers advice and information on:
- academic support
- health and wellbeing
- housing
- money.
Get in touch with the Information and Advice Service
Volunteering
Interested in giving back to your community? We have ready-made micro-volunteering activities available. You can take part in from home, or we can help you set up your own volunteering project with funding and support.
We also have lots of volunteer roles that can help you to:
- gain experience
- follow your passion
- boost your CV.
These volunteer roles include:
- student mental health champions
- information and advice volunteers
- freshers team
- academic reps
- committee member roles.
Find out more about NTSU volunteering opportunities
Representation
NTSU represents students on all aspects of their student experience and academic interests.
Want to make changes to your course, have an idea that you think would improve the SU or just need someone to talk to? Executive Officers and Academic Reps are here to offer advice and support. You can also suggest changes you would like to see on campus through our Big Ideas scheme.