UPDATE: 23/06/2015
A press release from the University of Nottingham has confirmed that a nineteen year old student died on Tuesday. He collapsed at his hall of residence, Willoughby Hall, and was taken to hospital, but sadly died.
The report stated that the police are not treating the death as suspicious, and specialist support has been made available to all students and staff members affected.
ORIGINAL ARTICLE: 17/06/2015
Impact has learned that a student residing in the on-campus accommodation Willoughby Hall has died from unconfirmed circumstances.
It is believed that the student was in his first year and studying Economics at the University of Nottingham.
The Hall Porter for Willoughby Hall confirmed to Impact that an individual had been taken to hospital by ambulance, but could not give any further information at the time of writing.
An email sent to all students in Willoughby Hall today has been seen by Impact, confirming the student had passed away. A student posted on Twitter, “RIP… so much to live for”.
Impact’s thoughts are with the student’s family and friends at this time. If you have been affected by this news, please contact the University Counselling Service by telephoning 0115 951 3695 or emailing counselling.service@nottingham.ac.uk, or the Chaplaincy, found in room C1 on the C Floor of the Portland Building, both of whom are available to offer help and support.
Jonathan McAllister and Beth Rowland
