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 starting in September 2026 can attend Freshers events. The best way secure your spot is with a Freshers Pass

If you are a student but not an NTU first year, you are welcome to attend the Official Refreshers Events that take place at the same time as the Freshers Events. You can find these at: https://trentevents.co.uk/refreshers 

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 the programme of events here.

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

The best way to get involved is with a Trent Freshers Pass. Choose a pass for 6, 8 or 10 events and secure your entry in advance. Buying your pass early will save you money and give you the best choice of events before they sell out.

You can buy your Trent Freshers Pass here.  Once you have a pass you can use it straight away to book the individual events you want to attend. View the full event programme and book your events here.

You can use your Trent Freshers Pass to book official Freshers events now. Browse the programme and book 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, gaming venues and hideaways throughout the city.

View the full list of venues here. 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.  

For those living in Clifton, Brackenhurst and the large halls outside the city centre (Blenheim, Norton Court, The Maltings and Simpsons), we provide buses to the biggest events. You can find the full list of events where buses will be provided here.

Shuttle buses will also run between the city centre and Trentival at Clifton Campus on Tuesday 15 September.

Transport is not provided for every event, so you may sometimes need to make your own way there. The Freshers team will be available to offer help and guidance.

Most city-centre halls are within walking distance of our venues. The Freshers team will arrange meeting points and departure times at each hall, so you can walk to events together.

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 permitted to purchase or consume alcohol):

Speed Mates (The Level)
Comedy (Early & Late) – The Loft
Movie Night – Brackenhurst
The Big Freshers Quiz – The Level (City), The Point (Clifton) and The Shed (Brackenhurst)

You’ll also find lots of daytime events you can attend on the NTU Welcome website here: https://welcome.ntu.ac.uk/

Hoodies can be collected from your campus Students’ Union Shop when you arrive in September. 

Your Freshers Ball ticket will be sent to you by email no later than 22nd September 2026.

We’re committed to making Trent Freshers events 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.