Well placed to progress (Nottingham Trent University in general)

Member Name: doctordarke2389

Product:	Nottingham Trent University in general
Date:	23/07/09 (135 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Good area, nice range of courses

Disadvantages: Expensive

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is one of a clutch of 'new' HE institutions that were accorded University status in 1992, as part of a government initiative to widen access to Higher Education.

The University has two main campuses, the hub of the University being situated in the city centre (Burton Street and York House), and the self-contained Clifton campus that is about 4 miles out of the city proper.

NTU is very much concerned with its traditional strengths in teaching, and is also building a research profile that reflects its 21st century ethos of research-informed teaching and income generation through various enterprises.

In the early 2000s, NTU has its share of problems with academic jobs haemorrhaging along with many other similarly-disposed HE institutions. Funding shortfalls mitigated against progress and expansion for a while, but nonetheless NTU is well-placed to take advantage of the spread of HE courses as the recession bites and people are using this period to improve their prospects. In that sense, NTU's broad range of pure academic and vocational courses should stand it in good stead.

The city of Nottingham needs no introduction, despite the disproved urban myth of 3 women to every male. Its has a mixture of exciting nightlife, historical pedigree, and access to many national attractions that are within easy reach due to the city's central location. Worth a look.

Summary: A good, mid-level university