Freshers Week is the first week of university. There are no classes. Instead, the focus is on settling in, having fun, and meeting people. You will have a couple of timetabled welcome talks and registrations to attend, but apart from that, it’s fun all the way. NTSU and NTU organise lots of activities during the week, making it easy for you to make friends, get to know your new surroundings, and have a good time. 

All NTU first year students can attend Freshers events. For full details of who is a valid first year see the list below.  Many events take place in licenced venues so are for are 18’s only. 

If you are a student but not an NTU first year, you are welcome to attend the REFRESHERS EVENTS that take place at the same time as the Freshers Events. These events can be found here

There is lots to get involved in during your Freshers week, and NTSU is there every step of the way to help you make new friends and have an unforgettable experience. You can attend NTSU’s Freshers fairs, join sports clubs and societies, and experience the official events that take place in venues all over Nottingham.  

NTSU have a Freshers Team of over 300 current student volunteers who will help answer any questions once you arrive (they’ll be wearing bright coloured t-shirts so you can’t miss them).  

The Freshers Events programme has something for everyone including big themed club nights, chilled outdoor cinemas, comedy, games and activities and even Trent’s very own festival and are held at Nottingham’s most iconic venues including Rock City, The Level, Unit 13, Ocean, Stealth and some of Nottingham’s hidden gems. Check out this years full line up of freshers events

There’s also a diverse program of smaller daytime events and free meetups you can enjoy as part of NTU’s Welcome programme.

Join the Official Mailing List to stay up to date with all the announcements as they happen. 

If you like the look of any of the Official Trent Freshers Events, you can book now. If you are going to multiple events you may save money with a Freshers Pass

Head to this page to start. If you get stuck, check out our TikTok video or follow the full instructions below:

1) Choose your campus from the list.
This is the campus you’ll be living on or closest to because the events are slightly different for each campus. For example, there’s an Opening Night event at all 3 campuses so it’s important you pick the right one.

2) Look through the events and pick the ones you’d most like to attend.
Check the dates and times because some events take place at the same time as each other so you’ll need to pick a preference.

3) Use the Book with Pass button under the event.
A pop-up will appear with a red button that says “Use Your Event Pass”

4) Click or tap the “Use Your Event Pass” button.
If you’re not already signed in, you’ll be prompted to enter your FIXR login details that you used to purchase the pass, then once signed in click the red “Use Your Event Pass” button again.

5) Click the “Freshers Pass Holders” drop-down button and follow the instructions.
Press the + button to add a ticket to your basket. Go to “View basket” then “Reserve”. You’ll see some T&C’s then will be asked to pick you hall.

6) Pick your halls from the list.
Don’t worry if your hall doesn’t appear. Only the biggest halls are listed. If you don’t see yours, or if you haven’t picked your hall yet, then click “Other”. If you’re not going to be living in halls, there is an option for “Private accommodation”, or “Living at home”.

7) Choose your communication preference, then click confirm.
That’s it, you’ll now have a ticket for your selected event. You’ll be sent a QR code by email and you’ll also be able to find all your event bookings and QR codes in your FIXR account.

Repeat the process for each event that you’d like to attend.

Just email us if you have any problems: freshers@su.ntu.ac.uk 

All Freshers events are on sale now. Simply choose your campus and start booking your events here. If you want to go to multiple events, you may save money with a Freshers Pass.

Yes, you can buy tickets without a pass now. Simply choose your campus then start booking your events here

The official programme of Freshers events is organised by Nottingham Trent Students’ Union (NTSU)

Our events team are dedicated to running events during Freshers and throughout the year under the brand Trent Events.  To see the types of events we run throughout the year, visit the Trent Events website and  Instagram.

The official Freshers events take place in venues throughout Nottingham, including some of the biggest and most iconic nightclubs such as Rock City, Ocean, The Level, Stealth and Unit 13, plus the Students’ Union’s own venues on campus, and gaming venues and hideaways throughout Nottingham. If you are living in Clifton, Brackenhurst or any of the large halls out of the city centre, we will provide buses to take you to the official events to make navigating the city easy for you.  

Any events that you’ve seen that are not on this website, or on the NTU website, are not official Freshers events. We would advise that you remain cautious of other events and research the venue and organiser before spending money.

Also be cautious on social channels of any individuals trying to push you into purchasing tickets, they are often earning commission from selling you a ticket and sometimes mislead people into thinking they are new first year students when they are not. 

Most events listed on this website are 18+ due to licensing restrictions, so you will need to bring your 18 + age ID with you to get in. This could be a Passport, or Government Issued Diving Licence.

If you are an NTU student under 18, you can attend the following events (please note there will be a bar at these events but you will not be pertmitted to purchase or consume alcohol):

Acoustic Night – The Loft
Comedy Night – The Loft
Brack Outdoor Cinema – Brackenhurst
The Big Freshers Quiz – The Level (City), The Point (Clifton) and The Shed (Brackenhurst)
Speed Mates (The Level)

Hoodies can be collected from your campus Students’ Union Shop. You’ll receive a QR code by email to bring with you, which will be sent out during the move-in weekend. From the same date, your QR code will also be available in your FIXR account.

Your Freshers Ball ticket will be sent to you by email no later than 24th September 2025, and will also be accessible through your FIXR account from that time.

We’re committed to making them as accessible as possible. Here’s a breakdown of some of our main venues:

NTSU venues – All Students’ Union venues are fully accessible, with ramp access, lifts, and accessible toilets. This includes The Level and The Loft (City), The Point (Clifton), and The Shed (Brackenhurst).

Ocean – The main lower ground floor and dancefloor are accessible via a short ramp, with accessible toilets on the same level.

Roxy Ball Room – This two-floor venue has customer lifts and an accessible toilet on the lower ground floor. The main floor is flat, with a platform lift to the stage area. All other activities are either level or ramp-accessible.

Penny Lane – Fully wheelchair accessible, with accessible toilets available.

Golf Fang – While the indoor crazy golf course itself is not fully wheelchair accessible due to health and safety restrictions, the bar and restaurant areas are fully accessible.

Other venues – Some additional Freshers’ venues may have limited accessibility. Please contact freshers@su.ntu.ac.uk to discuss your access needs, and we’ll do everything we can to support you.

Student safety is a priority of NTSU and to deliver the biggest programme of events in the city, we provide and train over 300 volunteers (made up of current NTU students) to help make sure you have a positive introduction to life at NTU. We have partnerships with venues that are accedited in their safety and provision of specialist staff, we offer transport options to those that do not live within easy walking distance of events and we work closely with police and local authorities. You can read more about student safety here.

If you haven’t found the information you’re looking for, we’re here for you. Drop us a message at: freshers@su.ntu.ac.uk and we’ll get right back to you.