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Knighton Visits Nottingham Trent University

2 November 2026 · Visit: 10 October 2026 · Nottingham, UK

On 10 October 2026, Gokhan Koyunlu from Knighton Educational Consultancy Ltd visited Nottingham Trent University (NTU), with a particular focus on the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment and Nottingham Business School.

The visit provided a closer look at the university’s learning spaces, practical facilities and subject areas. From architectural models and materials to a marketing course presentation, the photographs capture different ways students can connect ideas with practical work.

Architecture, design and the built environment

The architecture studios were a key part of the visit. Displays of student work and physical models offered a useful view of the design process: developing an idea, testing its form and communicating it through drawings and three-dimensional work.

One photograph shows a detailed wooden structural model, while another captures the studio environment and work on display. Together, they illustrate why seeing a subject’s learning spaces in person can be valuable when considering a creative or technical degree.

NTU’s School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment brings together subjects including architecture, product design, civil engineering, construction and property. The school combines academic study with practical experience, with studios and workshops supporting creative and technical development.

Workshops, making and materials

The visit also included workshop spaces and material displays. The selected photographs show practical facilities alongside a range of sample materials, textures and finishes, including recycled and alternative materials.

For students interested in design and the built environment, these details help bring the subject to life. Materials, model-making and prototyping allow ideas to be explored physically, alongside the drawing, research and digital skills involved in developing a design.

A closer look at Nottingham Business School

Gokhan also visited Nottingham Business School, with photographs taken at the school and outside NTU’s Newton building. A BA (Hons) Marketing presentation formed another part of the visit, adding a business perspective to the day’s focus on creative and practical learning.

Nottingham Business School offers undergraduate and postgraduate study across business disciplines, including marketing, management, accounting, finance and economics. Its approach emphasises experiential learning and connecting academic knowledge with business practice.

Helping students make informed choices

For Knighton, university visits provide valuable context when discussing study options with prospective students. Looking closely at facilities and subject environments helps us explain the differences between courses and encourage students to think about how they prefer to learn.

Our thanks to Nottingham Trent University for the opportunity to explore these areas of the university.

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Knighton Visits Sheffield Hallam University

2 November 2026 · Visit: 17 October 2026 · Sheffield, UK

CAMPUS VISIT · SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

On 17 October 2026, Gokhan Koyunlu from Knighton visited Sheffield Hallam University to take a closer look at its campuses, learning environments and student facilities.

For students considering their next step, exploring study options in the UK means looking beyond a university’s prospectus. The visit photographs capture a mix of busy campus spaces, specialist teaching equipment and accommodation — practical details that help bring a study destination to life.

Knighton is currently recruiting students to Sheffield Hallam University. We are welcoming enquiries for January 2027 and subsequent available intakes, helping applicants explore a course and start date that fit their qualifications and plans.

Campus life at Sheffield Hallam University

The visit took in City Campus and Collegiate Campus. In the City Campus photographs, the tall, light-filled atrium offers a sense of the university’s scale, with walkways and open spaces connecting different levels. At Collegiate, the Heart of the Campus building provides another view of the university’s shared learning environment.

These are useful details for prospective students to consider alongside the academic course: where they will spend time between classes, how they will move around campus and which study spaces suit the way they learn. Together, these campus settings give applicants a broader picture of the university environment.

Seeing practical learning environments first-hand

Some of the most distinctive images from the visit show specialist teaching spaces. A flight simulator, laboratory benches and a teaching kitchen offer three different perspectives on learning through equipment, observation and practice.

For applicants, the next step is to connect these facilities to the specific course they want to study. Knighton can help students compare course content and ask about practical sessions, projects and any placement options included in their chosen programme.

Thinking about the experience beyond the classroom

The visit also included a look at student accommodation. The selected bedroom photograph shows a bed, desk and storage — the everyday features that can make a difference when planning a move to a new city.

Choosing accommodation is about more than appearance. Students should compare room types, contract lengths, bills, travel to their teaching campus and the support available. The room pictured is an example viewed during the visit; availability and room specifications need to be checked for the intended intake.

Sheffield Hallam University: January 2027 intake

Oxford International confirms that applications are open for January 2027 study routes at Sheffield Hallam. Its College of International Education offers undergraduate preparation across business, law and social studies, computing and engineering, and health and life sciences, alongside postgraduate preparation in international business and management.

Routes include International Foundation Year, International Year Zero, International Year One and International Incorporated Master’s options. The appropriate route, start date and progression conditions depend on the programme and the applicant’s qualifications. Explore the official January 2027 announcement ↗

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Knighton at the 2026 SME Exhibition in Abuja

2 November 2026 · Event: 30 October 2026 · Abuja, Nigeria

KNIGHTON IN THE COMMUNITY · ABUJA, NIGERIA

On Friday, 30 October 2026, Knighton Educational Consultancy Ltd participated in the 2026 SME Exhibition at the Convocation Arena, Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja. Khadijat Alkali, an Education Consultant at Knighton, represented the consultancy at the event.

The event gave us an opportunity to showcase our educational consultancy services, meet prospective clients and introduce more people to the support Knighton offers students considering their next steps in education.

With our branded exhibition stand and information materials, we shared a message that sits at the heart of our work: Study Abroad with Confidence.

Meeting visitors at the 2026 SME Exhibition

Face-to-face engagement was an important part of our participation. The exhibition provided a setting where visitors could meet Khadijat Alkali, Knighton’s Education Consultant, discover our educational offerings and learn how to get in touch for further guidance.

Our stand featured information about study opportunities and the support available through Knighton. The photographs from the day capture our presence at the exhibition, from our display and information desk to moments with visitors around the venue.

For us, these introductions matter. Choosing where and what to study is a personal decision, and meeting the people behind a consultancy can be a useful first step towards starting that conversation.

Helping students explore study abroad opportunities

There is a great deal to consider when planning an education abroad. Finding a suitable course, understanding the application process and preparing for life in a new country all take thought and organisation.

At Knighton, we help students explore courses and institutions that fit their academic interests and future plans. Our services include application support, accommodation guidance and pre-departure support, helping students approach the practical steps of their journey with greater clarity.

The exhibition gave us a platform to introduce these services and explain the role educational guidance can play in planning ahead. Whether someone is beginning to explore study abroad or already has a direction in mind, a consultation offers space to discuss their goals and consider the next steps.

Your Ambition. Our Guidance. Your Global Future.

Strengthening our connections in Abuja

Taking part in the 2026 SME Exhibition supported our aim of raising awareness of Knighton’s services and making our consultancy more approachable to prospective clients.

Being present at Nile University of Nigeria allowed us to connect with visitors in a university setting and share information about our work. Alongside our online presence, events like this provide another way for people to discover Knighton and begin a conversation about their education.

We would like to thank the exhibition organisers for the opportunity to participate, and everyone who visited our stand, took an interest in our services or stopped to meet us.

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