How Nottingham invited student feedback on Future Nottingham 2

Updated Sep 07, 2026

On 2 March 2026, the University of Nottingham invited students to discuss its Future Nottingham 2 proposals and their current experience. The announcement described proposed changes to course availability, institutional teams and the research framework. It said approval of the strategic case enabled engagement, rather than finalising those changes. March student announcement.

How the engagement was designed

The published programme included drop-ins between 3 and 18 March, a short survey, conversations with the programme team, planned in-person and virtual engagement sessions, and a private email route. Locations included University Park, Jubilee, Sutton Bonington and the Medical School.

The university said it would group session feedback into themes without attributing it to individuals, use it to understand potential impacts, and share it with senior leaders and governance groups. These are commitments about handling feedback. The announcement does not establish how representative the contributions were or how much they subsequently changed decisions. Feedback channels and intended use.

A 26 November 2025 update supplied the background: recruitment had been suspended to 42 courses for 2026/27 entry, and Council had approved engagement on proposed closures. The university said existing students would be supported to complete their studies and expected final decisions by the end of 2025/26. Those were the stated position and timetable at the time, not a report of the eventual outcome. November update.

Questions for a local change programme

Our practical suggestion is to explain what is still open to change before inviting comments. State who will review them and when students can expect a response. Multiple channels can offer different ways to contribute, but their existence alone does not demonstrate fair coverage or meaningful influence.

Keep a record that separates a concern, the decision taken and the reason given. Report disagreement as well as common themes. If a proposed change proceeds despite objections, explain that decision rather than implying every response has been adopted.

The student comment analysis governance checklist provides questions about handling, interpretation and accountability that can be adapted to a consultation.

Review note, 7 September 2026: confirmed the dates, course count and announced process. Reframed the piece as a historical engagement example and removed claims that the announcement proves consequential consultation, fuller evidence or improved outcomes.