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Welcome
Welcome to Norwich. We look forward to seeing you on campus soon!
We hope you’re as excited as we are to start your journey. Whether you are new to Norwich or know it well, we want your first few days, weeks, and months to be as fun and engaging as possible.
These pages will give you everything you need to know as a new student. We want you to settle into life in Norwich as smoothly as possible, and to feel like you belong to our community.
Find out more
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Before you arrive
This section gives you useful tips on what to pack before you set off, plus important documents you shouldn’t forget.
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Arriving in Norwich and registration
This section will help you orient yourself in the City and give you some pointers on practical things you need to do to get ready for the term ahead.
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Welcome events
You are joining an exciting community, and there's much more to your university experience than your course that makes this community unique
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Wellbeing and Support services
The entire university community is here to ensure you thrive and succeed. This includes supporting your mental health, physical health, and your wellbeing.
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Students’ Union
The Students’ Union is an independent, autonomous and democratic organization that exists to support and represent students.
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Accommodation support team
Where you live, and being safe and happy while you live there, is very important.
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Undergraduate Course Information
The undergraduate course teams at Norwich have put together some information to help you prepare and tell you more about what to expect when you are here
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Postgraduate course information
The postgraduate course teams at Norwich have put together some information to help you prepare and tell you more about what to expect when you are here
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Norwich University of the Arts opens Phase Two of landmark Bank Plain building
Institution •
Norwich University of the Arts has officially opened Phase Two of its ambitious redevelopment at 20 Bank Plain — a landmark Grade II listed building in the heart of Norwich.
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Norwich University of the Arts announces five new Honorary Professors
Graduation •
Five leading figures from the fields of design, fashion, games and the visual arts will be awarded Honorary Professorships at the University’s graduation ceremonies next week.
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Toby Hills Wins Prestigious Papin Prize at HETS 2025
Alumni •
Toby Hills, Senior Technician – Immersive & Virtual Production at Norwich University of the Arts, has been named Best Newcomer and awarded a prestigious Papin Prize during the UK Higher Education Technicians Summit (HETS) 2025 held this week.
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Professor Ben Stopher appointed next Vice-Chancellor
Alumni •
Norwich University of the Arts is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Ben Stopher as its next Vice-Chancellor.
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Celebrating award-winning student work at our Undergrad Festival – and beyond
BA Animation •
This summer saw the launch of the University’s new Sustainability Awards, alongside nominations for Norwich students for a range of high-profile industry awards.
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Norwich students win at D&AD New Blood Awards 2025
BA Graphic Communication •
Norwich students were awarded a total of five pencils at this year’s D&AD New Blood Awards, which showcase recent graduate work across design, advertising and craft.
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Norwich University of the Arts announces new international partnership with Gresham Global
International •
Gresham Global will act as the University’s official representative in India, widening access to world-class creative education.
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Norwich University of the Arts recognises two new professors
Institution •
Dr Ellie Nixon and Dr Kirk Woolford have been recognised for their significant contributions to knowledge and high levels of academic achievement.
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Norwich lecturer celebrates world premiere of new film Chicken Town
Alumni •
Richard Bracewell, Lecturer for BA (Hons) Film and Moving Image Production, worked with Norwich students and graduates to produce the Fens-based comedy.
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Norwich University of the Arts moves up 25 places in The Complete University Guide
Alumni •
Norwich University of the Arts has been ranked among the UK's top two specialist creative arts universities — and the highest outside London — in the 2026 edition of The Complete University Guide
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East Gallery Fellowships 2025/26
East Gallery •
We are delighted to offer two opportunities to join the University as an East Gallery Fellow – Creative Practice, for twelve months from 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2026
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Norwich University-led report says the East of England can be a hotspot for the UK games industry
Institution •
The UK games industry is now worth a staggering £7.82 billion, with East Anglia poised to become the next major growth cluster
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Norwich University of the Arts at Norfolk and Norwich Festival
Research •
Norwich University of the Arts presents a series of live performances and immersive video installations as part of the Norfolk and Norwich Festival.
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Beyond the Frame 2025 winners announced
Winners announced in two age categories 11-15 and 16-19, and two theme categories ‘Responsible Production and Consumption’ and ‘Gender Equality’.
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The big switch on: Norwich University of the Arts powers up with solar energy
Institution •
Norwich University of the Arts is making a bold and exciting move toward a more sustainable future.
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In conversation with Gabriella Mason, BA (Hons) Illustration
BA (Hons) Illustration •
Gabriella discusses how her creative practice and wider University experience has helped to manage and communicate topics around mental health.
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