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Support services

The welfare of students at The University of Nottingham is very important to us and we have a well-developed network of support services to help and guide you during your time here.

 

 

 

 

Support services
 

Support Services Team

The dedicated Support Services Team in the International Office is here to help and advise international students at Nottingham on issues such as:

  • immigration
  • employment
  • finance
  • personal/family concerns
  • academic difficulties

In addition to our online resources, the services we provide include:

Welcome Programme and coach pick-up

The International Office runs a Welcome Programme for new international students. It also offers a coach pick-up service from London Heathrow airport for students attending the Welcome Programme.

Visit our Welcome and transition pages for further information. 

Drop-in and appointments

We run a regular drop-in service at the International Office on Jubilee Campus between 1pm and 4pm, Monday - Friday throughout the academic year. If you are submitting a visa application for yourself and your dependants, please make an appointment by calling +44 (0)115 951 5247.

You can also make an appointment to speak to an Advisor on University Park Campus. We offer a term-time appointment service between 2pm and 4.20pm at the Student Services Centre. Appointments can be booked in person at the Student Services Centre in the Portland Building, or by telephone on +44 (0)115 951 3710.

Presentations

Members of the International Support Services Team run a series of presentations and workshops throughout the year.

Places can be booked online and a full timetable of presentations This file is in Adobe PDF formatis available.  

Excursions and events

The International Office runs a number of events and excursions for international students. These include events for children, as well as trips to places including London, Lincoln Christmas Market and other popular destinations across the UK.

Our Event and Excursion Planner for 2011/12 This file is in Adobe PDF formathas details of the scheduled events for this academic year.

Host UK

Host is a national scheme which gives all students an opportunity to meet British people and enjoy a weekend stay in their homes.

You can apply to take part directly through the Host UK website .

International Family Link

The Nottingham-based International Family Link scheme provides postgraduate students with an opportunity to meet local individuals, couples and families and to enjoy their hospitality.

Download further information about Family Link and find out how to apply This file is in Microsoft Word format.

Culture Vulture

Culture Vulture is a group set up to allow students from all over the world to:

  • meet
  • form friendships
  • share languages
  • enjoy cultural social events

Any student can come to these events. To receive information on social events, become a member of the Culture Vulture Facebook Group.

Support buddies

Culture Vulture also offers new students the opportunity to access the support of a buddy. This enables new students to link up with existing students for:

  • friendship
  • help with settling in to a new life in Nottingham

New students in their first year at Nottingham can make contact with our volunteer buddies through our website. 

 

   

 

International Office

C Floor, International House
The University of Nottingham
Jubilee Campus, Wollaton Road
Nottingham, NG8 1BB, UK

telephone: +44 (0) 115 951 5247
fax: +44 (0) 115 951 5155
email us