Discover our modern, innovative and inspiring facilities at the University of Nottingham

Here at the University of Nottingham, our students are at the heart of everything we do, and our facilities are no exception. You’ll find everything you need across our campuses to support you in every aspect of your student life and ensure that you make the most of your time with us.

Our modern and innovative facilities will support your study and practice, passions and hobbies, health and well-being, and leisure time. 

For your studies

Libraries

The University of Nottingham has 8 libraries across our UK campuses, with facilities that include traditional silent reading areas, areas for group study, and refreshment areas. 

Our libraries house a wide variety of books, journals and other publications for you to use, and provide access to a wealth of electronic information. 

Locations

• University Park Campus: Hallward Library, George Green Library, Denis Arnold Music Library
• Jubilee Campus: Djanogly Learning Resource Centre, Business Library
• Sutton Bonington Campus: James Cameron-Gifford Library
• Medical School: Greenfield Medical Library 

IT Facilities

You’ll find computer rooms conveniently located around the University's campuses, including one in each library. The workstations found there are connected to the University’s data network, with each computer room having at least one laser printer and several laptop plug-in points. 

Language Centre

The Language Centre delivers a range of language classes for all levels, with nine languages to choose from: Arabic, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, and Spanish.

Furthermore, you can also join the Self-Access Centre for free to further support your language learning through classes or self-study. 

Disabled access

We are committed to ensuring that all students have access to our residential, teaching buildings and other facilities. 

As a university, we:

• Guarantee accessible accommodation for the duration of  your studies  
• Invest in improving accessibility and entrances for all our buildings
• Provide induction loops in a number of lecture theatres
• Maintain an ongoing modernisation programme
• Provide a wheelchair-accessible Minibus Service

Arts facilities

Lakeside Art Centre 

Found at the south entrance of University Park, the Lakeside Art Centre is a museum and art centre that hosts music, dance, theatre, exhibitions and workshops.

DH Lawrence Pavilion 

Situated by the lake and Highfields Park, it comprises the Djanogly Art Gallery, Djanogly Recital Hall and Djanogly Theatre.

Djanogly Recital Hall

The concert hall is regarded as one of the best in the UK, with sublime acoustics to make it a  favourite for recording and broadcasting. 

Djanogly Art Gallery

A popular local arts venue, the art gallery is renowned for its visiting exhibitions, historical exhibitions, and contemporary installations. 

Djanogly Theatre 

Providing a stimulating and broad programme, the theatre is a homely black box venue with seating for up to 250 people.

Sports Facilities

David Ross Sports Village

Our £40 million David Ross Sports Village features a range of high-end facilities, complete with the latest equipment and top-of-the-range facilities, with accessible sports provisions for all.

Facilities include:

• sports hall (4 large standard halls / 20 badminton courts).                          
• 25m swimming pool
• 12m climbing wall
• 7 squash courts
• martial arts dojo
• table tennis/archery / fencing salle
• spin studio
• two dance studios
• Finnish sauna
• steam room
• 3 netball courts
• 3 tennis courts
• 60m sprint track

Jubilee Sports Centre 

Our Jubilee Sports Centre, situated on our central campus features a 100-station fitness suite with top-of-the-range equipment, a bespoke spin studio and functional training rooms.

Highfields Sports Complex 

Located in Highfields Park, the sports complex is adjacent to the Nottingham Hockey Centre, which includes a world-class water-based hockey pitch owned by the University. 

Riverside Sports Complex

Just a short way from the University Park campus, the Riverside sports complex offers over 150 acres of grass sports fields as well as 2 brand new pavilions with extensive changing and meeting facilities. 

Sutton Bonington Sports Centre

Our Sutton Bonington sports centre is ideal for students based near our rural Sutton Bonington campus. The sports centre house a 100-station fitness suite as well as the following:

• large sports hall (4 badminton courts)
• 2 squash courts
• 30-station fitness suite dance studio
• bouldering wall
• outdoor floodlit 3G rubber crumb pitch
• grass training area
• grass football pitch
• grass rugby pitch
• tennis courts

Healthcare and Childcare

The University of Nottingham Health Service is situated in the Cripps Health Centre on the main University campus. The practice provides health services for students and staff at the university.

Services:

• Family planning
• Emergency contraception
• GU clinic
• Travel vaccinations
• Physiotherapy 
• Counselling and mental health services
• Minor surgery
• Maternity Care
• Weekly antenatal clinic
• Child Development
• Childcare

Juggling parenthood with studies can be difficult, so we offer a range of childcare services for students to make life as easy as possible. 

Facilities and services: 

• University of Nottingham Day Nursery
• University of Nottingham Playcentre Day Care
• University of Nottingham Playcentre Playscheme
• University of Nottingham Playcentre Toy Library 

Our facilities by campus

University Park Campus

Our 300-acre University Park Campus is the centre for your student experience at Nottingham. While it has a thriving social scene and is located just 2 miles from the city centre, the parks, gardens and woodlands provide an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The campus is home to ultramodern facilities, including:

• 12 halls of residence (over 3,000 students)
• the Lakeside Arts Centre
• David Ross Sports Village
• Students' Union
• shops, banks, bars and restaurants
• period buildings, modern state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities
• award-winning buildings
• a conference and exhibition centre
• the Student Support Centre,
• cycling routes and facilities
• car parking

Jubilee Campus

Our Jubilee Campus is unique, with innovative buildings incorporated with green spaces and teeming with wildlife, inspiring creativity while you study. This purpose-built, sustainable space is just one mile from University Park Campus, allowing students to enjoy the facilities and amenities of both.

The distinct 65-acre campus has an entrepreneurial spirit, home to our Business School, the University of Nottingham Innovation Park and the Ingenuity Centre – complete with a meditation floor overlooking the campus.

Other facilities and features include:

• Aspire café
• Starbucks coffee
• a Sports Centre
• 4000 third party purpose-built student residences within half a mile radius of the campus
• lakes and gardens
• roofs covered by low-growing alpine plants
• the Schools of Education (including CELE) and Computer Science
• The National College for Leadership of Schools and Children's Services

Sutton Bonington Campus

Our rural Sutton Bonington Campus is an inspiring and dynamic space for students studying at our Schools of Biosciences and Veterinary Medicine.

Affectionately known as ‘SB’ among our students and staff, the campus has the best specialist facilities, including a 1,100-acre University Farm, Centre for Dairy Science Innovation and animal small holdings, our paperless Super Lab, specialist glasshouses and food processing facility.

While the campus has everything you need to enjoy your student experience, there is a free hopper bus service to take you to the main campuses, so you can connect with other students and enjoy the amenities there.

Sutton Bonington Campus facilities include:

• a cafe and restaurant
• a bar
• The Guild Student’s Union
• more than 40 societies
• Student Services Hub - for welfare and support
• sports centre
• Library
• Chaplaincy