![]() Using its pioneering student-dashboard, the university’s evidence-based approach to supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds was recognised when it was named ‘University of the Year’ in the 2019 UK Social Mobility Awards. Approximately 35% of its UK undergraduates come from households with a combined income of £25,000 or less, while 39% of all UK students at NTU are from black, Asian and minority ethnic communities and 17% have a disability. ![]() “These are particularly relevant in the current crisis and will prepare students for the future workplace and contribute to the UK’s international competitiveness.” Nottingham Trent University is one of the UKs largest recruiters of UK students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Nurturing global citizenship “The funding enables NTU to create an inclusive portfolio of opportunities that suit students’ current circumstances and future career goals and builds their resilience, perseverance and confidence, as well as nurturing their global citizenship. “As founding signatory of the Social Mobility Pledge, we continually work towards widening access and the levelling up objective is central to our Turing Scheme project. “NTU is thrilled to have been awarded funding under the Turing Scheme for 2021 to 2022,” said Professor Cillian Ryan, Pro Vice-Chancellor International. The university will use a significant amount of the cash to boost opportunities for those students who would not normally be able to consider a period of study or work overseas. ![]() ![]() Placements are planned in 52 countries spread across six continents after the East Midlands university was awarded a grant of £1.4 million. More than 800 Nottingham Trent University (NTU) students are set to enjoy an international learning experience in the 2021 to 2022 academic year after funding was secured from the UK government’s Turing Scheme. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |