Professor Sarah Speight, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education and Student Experience, highlights how the university is providing additional support during the cost-of-living crisis.

Students have been given little government support to cope with the current inflationary challenges facing our economy. It’s not surprising that a survey conducted by an accommodation provider found 66% of students were ‘extremely worried’ about the cost-of-living crisis and a National Union of Students study found that 11% of students across the UK were using food banks.

Professor Sarah Speight, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education and Student Experience

At Nottingham we believe that financial circumstances shouldn’t limit an individual’s opportunity to access a world class education and, in response to the cost-of-living crisis, the university has compiled a package of financial and wellbeing support.

The support package includes increased funding for two support funds – the Student Hardship Fund and the Student Crisis Fund.

The Student Hardship Fund provides financial assistance towards living costs while the Student Crisis Fund offers interest-free loans to any student who is experiencing financial difficulties because of an unexpected change in their circumstances.

The package also includes clearer signposting to raise awareness of initiatives and resources to help keep costs down, including campus kitchen access, free shower facilities, more warm spaces so students can save on heating bills, and cheaper food options.

Combined with your generous support for scholarships, we’re determined to make sure talented students can navigate their way through the crisis.