📖 Introduction
The University of Nottingham is a pioneering institution. It was founded as University College Nottingham in 1881, and was granted a royal charter in 1948. The University of Nottingham belongs to the elite research intensive Russell Group association. It is a research-focused campus university which has been described as “the nearest thing Britain has to a truly global university” by the Times. Nottingham students and graduates benefit from outstanding careers support, including postgraduate placement opportunities and entrepreneurial support.
Worldwide, the university has a student cohort of over 40,000 who between them represent more than 150 countries. Nottingham is known for having a vibrant social scene and is home to a students’ union that supports an eclectic range of organizations, societies, student groups, campaigns and community projects.