Nottingham University

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...the main selling point of Nottingham University. The campus is segregated from the rest of the city about 3 miles out from the centre, and as a result there is very little traffic indeed. The campus is very lush and green, and definitely in a lot more peaceful location than a lot of the universities I visited. Having said that, you are slightly isolated from the city centre, so it's swings and roundabouts. The campus is dominated by the imposing ...
...The actual city of Nottingham has good shopping facilities as well as a castle, cinemas, ice rink, bowling etc. There are also plenty of pubs and nightclubs, and in my experience the city was a friendly and enjoyable place to live in. A MYTH Whenever I mentioned to anyone that I was going to Nottingham University, they always told me about the male:female ratio at the university - how men are way outnumbered by women and that somehow each man becomes ... Read review

Advantages: Applying for Medicine in Nottingham is very respectable as it combines clinical knowledge with basic lectures.
Disadvantages: Work for 2 degrees in 5 years whereas most of the other unis have 6 yrs to do it in.

...i wanted to apply to Nottingham for a place in the Med School, I was strongly advised against it as my school claimed that they were biased against Northern Students and also students who had applied to Oxbrige. I hadn't however, but I was still a Northern lass. Anyway, I thought I would apply as I didn't have anything to lose. Despite having sent a decent UCAS statement off, I couldn't help but become haunted by what the teachers had said. I waited ...
...fairly well. Medicine in Nottingham is a wonderful course from my point of view as it combines clinical experience from the beginning with basic lecture notes. From basically the first day, you are assigned a GP to attach yourself to (metaphorically!) To me, this is brilliant as I get patient contact from the start. This is essential as Medicine is just as much an Art as it is a Science. Communication is vital. My point is this......don't let other ... Read review

Advantages: Beautiful Campus, Good Reputation, Good Student lifestyle
Disadvantages: Campus far from town, Student bar not great...

I chose Nottingham primarily because of its beautiful campus. Having decided on the course I wanted to do at Birmingham, I visited Nottingham for an open day. I was told that Nottingham was one of the most impressive campuses in the UK, but I didnt expect this to sway my decision. However, having looked around I loved it and completely switched my plans! Nottingham campus is impressive. The Lake is wonderful in the summer and it frames the majestic ...
...discussing the academic merits of Nottingham in terms of my course as Im sure many of you reading this can't imagine anything worse than studying English for three years. If you are as mad as me, I wouldn't actually recommend my course! Its very broad based which is great and it will look good on my CV, but the department is a little too dry and traditional for my liking. Elsewhere, all you need to know is that the Uni has a very strong academic ... Read review

Advantages: GReat repuation, great campuses, and a great way of life.
Disadvantages: Years in Industry aren't compulsary, and for the less self motivating, the fredom can come as a shock.

While the University of Nottingham is highly regarded, it manages to avoid the stigma and social stunting associated with the Oxford Cambridge experience. I am a third year student completing my final year of a BSC in Computer Science. I spent my first year on the main campus, in Rutland Hall. The second year I spent in a rented house in Radford. I took the third year off, and took up a placement with IBM. This year I have returned to complete my ...
...at ISIS, on a purely Nottingham University student night. This makes for an excellent night of varied music without the unwanted attentions fo drunken "townies" looking for mischief. Sports are a big part of the uni life for those who choose to partake. Wednesday afternoons are always free from lectures, and all sports are arranged for this time. One of the main non-academoic reasons for choosing this university is the campus. THe main campus is ... Read review

Advantages: Beautiful campus, great nightlife
Disadvantages: Overpriced off-campus student accommodation

...facilities both on and off campus. I would however, really recommend going on an open day - in the way that I knew Nottingham was the place I wanted to go when I first saw it, you may immediately know that it is not for you. Good luck! ... Read review

Advantages: Excellent research facilities, resources, staff and international recognition
Disadvantages: The course is intensive and requires commitment and dedication

...I was an overseas student who was interested in studying molecular biology (Genetics) in England. Twelve years ago very few universities offered the course I am interested in. I applied to 5 and got accepted at three (Sheffield, Leeds and Nottingham). After visiting them all I found the department of Genetics at Nottingham university and the city itself most appealing. It has a beautiful campus, excellent academic and research facilities. People are very friendly and helpful especially with overseas students. During my course, my lecturers and tutors were incredibly supportive. The course structure was very structured and interesting. When I put in all the effort required, it was no trouble passing my exams. I enjoyed my course so much that I went on to do my PhD in the same subject. Again my supervisor was very supportive and helpful... Read review

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Advantages: Friendly locals, academic, people stay after uni ... they love it!
Disadvantages: One or two places taken over by "lush" people - bit pretentious!

...After studying at Nottingham University for my first degree, I had something to compare Sheffield with. Although I had a great time as a student in Nottingham, I can note several advantages that sheffield has. It is by far the friendliest place in Britain, it feels more safe than other big cities, day and night. Nightlife is very good and still improving. Accomodation off campus is in nice, leafy, friendly areas. It is easy to access all other parts of the country as it is in the middle. Big projects are transforming the city centre, it is so close to the Peak District and it certainly feels like a city on the up. I loved it and so will you.... Read review

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Advantages: Vibrant student city
Disadvantages: Red tape bogs things down

...I did my degree at Nottingham Trent University (and subsequently have been employed there), and it suffers from a certain amount of schizophrenia. Some of the faculties/courses are decidedly average, whilst others shine in their field. Some of the main problems within NTU come from the excessive bureacracy and red tape encountered when trying to do anything! Mainly this is due to a seeming inability of departments to communicate with one another, and even within their own department. The university itself does continue to invest heavily in learning infrastructure, although again in places this is somewhat fragmented. Nottingham's population swells greatly during term-time, and it is certainly the case that the student population account for a lot of the 'vibe' in Nottingham's night life.... Read review

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