Hi my name is Mackenzie Russell and I participated in a work experience placement as a Finance Assistant from 27th June – 1st July. I am a year 10 student. And I decided to take a work experience placement because I wanted to know what it was like to work in a professional environment and I thought that the business environment would be one of the most professional. I also enjoy and have a keen interest in business so I thought that this placement best suited me. Because of this I worked ...
Work experience in the SCCO department
The SCCO Building Hi all, my name is Georgia, I am in year 12 and through my sixth form I have been doing work experience at Nottingham Trent University; week commencing 20th June 2016 to the 24th June 2016. You might think this sounds dull, maybe you’ve already got a part time job and you feel you’re already experienced, but let me tell you, this week has opened so many new doors for me, it’s provided me REAL ‘experience’. Throughout the course of the week I have ...
How we raised £500 each for volunteering
Volunteering overseas gives you the opportunity to experience new cultures and meet new people whilst challenging yourself to develop and share your skills. It's your chance to contribute towards the aims and goals of one of NTUs fantastic projects and the communities you will visit. Enhancing your life experience and being part of a shared goal to help develop the global community you are part will make a great addition to your CV! Students taking part in our International programmes have to ...
NTU Art & Design Degree Shows
Art work by: Chloe Jackson - Fashion The NTU Art & Design Degree Shows are set to explode all over our City Site this week, running from 4 – 11 June with 1,300 graduating artists and designers stamping their creative mark on Nottingham. #NTUDegreeShowis one of the largest exhibitions of work by final year Art and Design students in the UK and the 2016 Nottingham event is our biggest ever, simultaneously showcasing creativity and innovation from 20 course areas across the NTU City ...
Family Saturday – University Extravaganza
On Saturday 7th May the Nottingham Trent University (NTU) Outreach Team welcomed Year 5 and 6 pupils from local primary schools and their families to our Family Saturday event. It’s never too early to start thinking about the future, so in addition to our Year 5 and 6 sessions in the classroom, we wanted to invite our primary pupils along with all the family to our City Campus to find out about University. The Family Saturday event gave families the opportunity not only to find out about ...
Saturday Art & Design Club – Learning from the professionals!
One of the highlights for the young people who attend the National Saturday Art & Design Club is the opportunity to participate in a masterclass with a professional artist or designer. This year, we were delighted when the Sorrell Foundation announced that Zack Mclaughlin from Paper & Wood would be leading a workshop for the next generation of creative talent at NTU. You only have to look at his work to understand why we were so pleased; his awe-inspiring birds are breathtakingly ...