UK Culture

It is likely that the UK will have a different culture, traditions and values to your country.  Here are two interactive exercises which may help you consider some of the differences you are likely to encounter.

Videos

Listen to some of our current staff talk about their experiences of settling in to UK life and UK culture:

Dr Mark Gallagher (USA) talking about settling into the
UK - transcript (pdf, 63 KB)


Dr Bas Winkler (Netherlands) talking about settling into
the UK with a family - transcript (pdf, 65 KB)

Culture Shock

Although aimed at international students, the following information from the UK Council of International Student Affairs gives some useful insight into culture shock:

• International students and culture shock

Working in Nottingham is a great base to explore Europe from. As a staff member there are a generous number of holidays, making exploring Europe very easy using direct flights from the close-by East Midlands airport.

Dr Andrea Vernall
New Zealand

I am enjoying this place and my research. The environment is very good and great pleasure to be here at the University of Nottingham. Above all the people are very helpful!

Dr Jagadeesh Nanubolu
India

Help with Settling In

The International Office provide a service for new international staff which can help you settle in.

• International Support Services for Staff and Academic Visitors (pdf, 1.04 MB)