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Our inclusive community

When you join NTU, you become part of a diverse, inclusive and respectful community. No matter who you are, where you come from or where you want to go, we’ll make sure your voice is heard.

NTU and Nottingham Trent Students’ Union (NTSU) believe that the safe and positive environment of our University is crucial in helping our students to thrive.

NTU has a dedicated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) team who support staff and students to help create a culture of engagement underpinned by respect.

How we support our communities

LGBTQ+

Discover the communities, events, support groups and services for our LGBTQ+ students.

Gender equality

NTU is committed to championing gender equality across the entire University and encourages students to be involved and empowered.

Race and ethnicity

We're a progressive and inclusive university with events, support groups, programmes and resources designed to create a more equal future for everyone.

Disabled students

We pride ourselves on creating and maintaining environments that enable everyone to flourish, and we’re committed to helping our disabled students to get the most out of university.

NTU has a diverse and open culture. Their doors are open to all, with a massive support network. They ensure that all students are safe, as well as having a good time.

Jessica Barclay, BA (Hons) Business

Creating a safe and inclusive university

Here are just a few of our key initiatives working towards a safe and inclusive university environment.

 
Respect at NTU

Strong community is based on respect for one another, and that's what we expect of everyone for everyone at NTU.

Respect at NTU

Studying here means being part of an inclusive and respectful community characterised by fairness, equality of opportunity, and the valuing of diversity. We have very clear expectations around how all members of our community treat – and are treated by – others. The Respect at NTU video below is a great introduction to our ethos.

Safe place

Safe Place is a calm and quiet area on our City, Clifton and Brackenhurst Campuses for students who need help, care, guidance, or just some breathing space. It’s open from 9 pm to 9 am and is staffed by our own Security team and wardens.

Whatever’s troubling you, this space is for you – including if you are out in Nottingham and you’re waiting for a friend or taxi, you want to make a call, or you want to leave a situation if you feel uncomfortable or at risk.

Find out more about student safety at NTU

Peer Support Scheme

NTSU runs a free and confidential peer support scheme which connects students with similar experiences, problems, or conditions to offer each other help, guidance and support.

Learn more about the NTSU Peer Support Scheme.

Support wherever you need it

Support

We’re committed to getting you the right help from the right people, and ensuring that all of our students have the same opportunities to succeed.

Faith and chaplaincy

NTU Faith and Chaplaincy provide activities and initiatives that are open to people of all faiths and those without a faith at all.

If you would like to speak to someone at NTU about equality, diversity and inclusion, you can get in touch with us at equality@ntu.ac.uk.