Our new five-year strategy sets out how we'll work to improve the student experience at NTU, putting student voices, communities and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. It's our plan for making sure every student has the opportunity to shape change, find their place and access the support they need to thrive.
Three priorities turn that promise into action.
See our three prioritiesOur strategy is built around three priorities that will shape everything we do over the next five years.
Ensuring students are heard, represented and able to make change happen.
We want every student to understand their rights, feel confident speaking up and know how to influence decisions that affect them.
We'll make it easier to raise issues, strengthen student representation and use student feedback to drive meaningful change.
You'll know who represents you, how to have your say and where your voice has made a difference.
Ensuring students feel part of a community where they matter.
We want every student to feel welcome, find meaningful connections and have opportunities to get involved in university life.
We'll create inclusive opportunities to meet people, build friendships and develop communities across courses, campuses and beyond.
You'll feel welcome, connected and able to be yourself, with opportunities to build friendships and make the most of your time at NTU.
Ensuring students experience fairness, support and the right conditions to thrive.
We want every student to know where to find help and feel confident accessing support when they need it.
We'll work to remove barriers, improve access to support and make sure students are treated fairly and consistently.
You'll know where to turn for help, feel supported and respected, and have fair opportunities to take part.
Priorities are promises. How will we know they're working?
See what success looks likeOur strategy isn't just about what we plan to do. It's about the difference students actually experience.
Students feel confident raising issues and can see real change.
More students feel connected and included.
Support is easier to access, fair and reliable.
Ultimately, we want students to leave NTU feeling confident, capable and ready for their future.
These goals weren't set by us alone.
See how students built this strategyOur new strategy has been shaped by the experiences, feedback and priorities of NTU students.
Throughout its development, we've listened to students across all campuses to understand what matters most, what needs to improve and what they expect from their Students' Union.
This has brought together feedback and insight from a wide range of activities, including:
Planning, surveying students and gathering feedback across campuses to understand their priorities and experiences.
Thousands of individual conversations with students through our everyday work and engagement.
An all-student survey gathering views and experiences from across NTU.
Reviewing the findings, identifying common themes and developing our priorities through workshops, consultation and collaboration.
EDI focus groups to understand the experiences and challenges faced by different student communities.
Student and staff collaboration events to explore priorities and shape our future direction.
Refining and approving the strategy, followed by preparations to put it into practice.
Union meetings bringing together student representatives, officers, staff and trustees.
We've also worked closely with Nottingham Trent University throughout the development process to ensure our strategies complement one another and reflect shared student priorities.
Read more about how we developed our strategy (PDF)Students shaped what we'll do. Our values shape how we'll do it.
See how we'll workOur priorities set out what we want to achieve. Our values guide how we make decisions, work with students and deliver on those commitments.
We don't do this on our own, either.
See how we work together with NTU
We've worked closely with Nottingham Trent University to develop our strategies alongside each other, making sure they complement one another and share a commitment to improving the student experience.
NTU's new 2026–2031 strategy focuses on turning potential into opportunity, with a strong emphasis on education, wellbeing and belonging. Together, we're working towards a university experience where every student feels valued, supported and able to succeed.
Everything on this page, and how we'll measure it, is in the full plan.
Explore our full strategyWant to know more about our priorities, commitments and how we'll measure our progress? Read our full 2026–2031 Strategy to explore what we're working towards over the next five years.
Helping every student feel heard, connected and supported
