About the University of Nottingham
View all opportunitiesThe University of Nottingham is a pioneering institution providing an exceptional research-led education and an outstanding experience for 46,000 students from more than 150 countries. Built on the ethos that education can unlock potential and transform lives, we feature in the top 20 of all three major UK university rankings, and our graduates are among the most sought-after in the UK.
Our staff are world-class too. Nottingham academics have won two Nobel Prizes –for medicine and for economic sciences. We have pioneered a new model for international education and with campuses in the UK, China and Malaysia, we have created a unique learning environment and are acknowledged as a leader in the internationalisation of higher education.
We have five faculties: Arts, Engineering, Medicine and Health Sciences, Science, and Social Sciences. In the last Research Excellence Framework, 28 units were judged to have 75 per cent or more outstanding (4* & 3*) impact, and Nottingham was ranked eighth in the UK on a measure of research power.
As a member of the UK's prestigious Russell Group and the Universitas 21 global network of research-intensive universities, the University delivers a high standard of education and is Gold-rated in the national Teaching Excellence Framework. Students are at the heart of what we do. We are continuously developing our campuses to ensure that they have the learning spaces, facilities and resources that they need. Our graduates are consistently targeted by leading employers and in the latest DLHE survey 96.5% of undergraduate students were in employment or further study six months after graduation.
To read more about University of Nottingham history, structure, facts and figures, structure and campuses – see our website.
Our university strategy
The University of Nottingham was founded on the vision and philanthropic spirit of Jesse Boot who, in 1928, donated the land that is now University Park. The vision of a university devoted to discovery, enterprise and the advancement of the human condition, combined with his lifelong commitment to improving health and wellbeing, remains intrinsic to the culture of the University today and will continue to underpin our future purpose
Vision
- To be a university without borders, where we embrace the opportunities presented by a changing world, and where ambitious people and a creative culture will enable us to change the world for the better
Mission
- We have inspiring campuses in three countries, energising us to be a globally engaged university that is also committed to making a difference in our cities and regions
- We empower and support students and staff to collaborate in learning, scholarship and discovery across all realms of knowledge, solving problems and improving lives
- We are stewards of a pioneering and entrepreneurial tradition of creativity and innovation
Values
- Inclusivity, Ambition, Openness, Fairness, Respect
Read more about the University Strategy and Digital Strategic Delivery plans.
Benefits
At the University of Nottingham, we ensure our staff are looked after and offer a range of benefits to support them during their employment – read more about specific benefits.
Living in Nottingham
The East Midlands was the fastest growing regional economy in the UK in 2019, with Nottingham expected to be one of the fastest growing city economies in the UK over the next 3 years. Now is a great time to come and work in this wonderful city! Read more about living and working in Nottingham
