Nottingham Trent University has unveiled a multimillion-pound Postgraduate Centre, featuring state-of-the-art technology and modern teaching and social spaces.
The fully refurbished centre boasts three floors of cutting-edge facilities in the heart of Nottingham city centre.
It will predominately serve around 2,000 international and UK postgraduate students from Nottingham Business School (NBS).
The 4,700 square metre space has been designed to meet the diverse needs of students, including flexible teaching rooms specifically designed to accommodate NBS’ collaborative teaching style, study spaces, bookable meeting rooms, and a tiered lecture theatre alongside employability services, student support and a vibrant café.
A versatile outdoor space is also being created with an emphasis on supporting local wildlife and settings which promote wellbeing, it will also provide a distinctive venue for events.
The NBS Responsible and Sustainable Business Lab research centre and business development and support team will be located within the Centre to maximise collaboration between students, business, research and consultancy.
The Postgraduate Centre will also feature a lounge for MBA students and alumni. This dedicated space will serve as a hub for networking, mentorship, and knowledge exchange among graduates, fostering a sense of community and connection.
Nottingham Trent University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Edward Peck, said: “The Postgraduate Centre has been designed with an emphasis on collaboration and social interaction, providing all of our postgraduate students with an environment which fosters academic success, personal development and networking.”
Executive Dean of NBS, Professor Baback Yazdani, added: “The development of this Centre demonstrates the confidence we have in our postgraduate community and its growth. It will bring our executive education and postgraduate community together in one space and inspire the business leaders of the future.”
