Our vision is to provide a safe space for the students of Nottingham to speak and be heard.
Nightline is here for all Nottingham University students via phone, Instant Messaging and voice-only Skype calls. We are open from 7 pm to 8 am every night of the term and 24/7 over emails.
See our What to Expect FAQs for more helpful information.
Our trained volunteers treat every caller with respect
We treat all callers with respect, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual preference and religion. Our family of volunteers have been providing essential emotional support to students since 1973.
The history of Nightline
The first ever Nightline began in 1970 at Essex University after a Chaplain noticed a high suicide rate among local students. A group of students were trained to give their peers someone to listen to, especially during the night. This support has spread across the country since then, providing a safe space for students to talk about their feelings without fear of being judged or identified. So, call, message, or email our family of trained volunteers for support.
Get to know the team
Support Coordinator
Hannah Lyell
Hi, I’m Hannah a 3rd year medical student and I will be this year’s Support Coordinator. This means I’ll be overseeing the welfare system in place for volunteers, and helping Rodhan with the general running of the service. I am looking forward to working with Jodie the rest of the committee to maintain our robust welfare system and foster an environment where every volunteer feels included, supported and proud of the listening service we provide.
Service Coordinator
Rodhan Patke
Hi! I'm your Service Coordinator for 2023-24. Working with the Students Union, Hannah (Support Coordinator), and the committee, my main focus will be on maintaining high service standards, providing anonymous and confidential listening support to all callers. I aim to create a safe and comfortable environment for volunteers, prioritising their well-being.
Welfare Officer
Jodie Orton
Hey, I'm Jodie and I'm a fourth year MSci Psychology student. I joined Nightline in Spring 2022 and I'm the Welfare Officer for this year. I help coordinate our welfare system and support our volunteers by providing a safe space for them to talk about welfare issues.
General Secretary
Georgia Hume
Hi I’m Georgia and I’m Nottingham Nightline’s General Secretary this year. I’m a 2nd year Psychology student and I joined Nightline in Spring 2023. As general secretary, I organise all of the meetings and am in charge of the admin side of Nightline.
Treasurer
Josh Cain
I am currently working at the UoNSU Finance Department alongside my studies. I love problem-solving and am an avid reader and enjoy playing rugby & archery in my free time.
Rota Officer
Vadims Belkovics
Hi! I'm Vadims, and I only joined NightLine last year. I spend most of my time gaming, as well as baking and going to the gym. I like to meet new people, and generally enjoying talking about completely pointless subjects and questions. I have a cat at home called Sausage, but I will pet any kind of furry animal if the opportunity ever arises.
Rota Officer
Olivia Wong
Hi, I’m Olivia (they/them), a third year medical student, and I trained in the Autumn 2022 cycle. As one of the Rota Officers this year, I'm hoping to keep up the good work the previous officers have done and make sure as many shifts can run as possible. Looking forward to being a part of committee this year!
Rota Officer for Trainees
Leja Voroblevaite
Hi everyone! My name is Leja, I’m a second year medical student and this year's rota officer for trainees! As a part of this role I will organise training shifts for our trainees. Some things to know about me are that I am an aspiring plant parent, a lover of the outdoors and a watercolour enthusiast.
Training Officer
Nikhita Shah
Heya, I’m Nikhita and I’m one of this years training officers alongside caitlin. together we’ll be organising training in both the autumn and spring for new volunteers. i’m also a fourth year medic and have been part of nightline since autumn 2020. i’ve enjoyed every moment of volunteering with nightline and would definitely recommend getting involved! looking forward to seeing some new faces in the next training cycle!!
Marketing Officer
Holly Philpott
Hi, I'm Holly! I'm going to my third year studying German and History, and I've loved being at university so far. I'm the Marketing Officer, which means that I manage the social media platforms and raise awareness for Nightline. I can't wait to be part of such a great team! 🙂
Publicity Officer
Jasmine Williamson
Hi I’m Jas. I’m about to start my 3rd year in Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience. I trained Autumn 2022 and I’m publicity officer. This means my main role is promoting Nightline!
Publicity Officer
Becca Seely
Hi I’m Becca a 4th year pharmacy student who joined in spring 2023. I am one of the publicity officers and am looking forward to spreading the word about nightline across various events this year!
Fundraising Officer
Lucy Smith
Hi I’m Lucy and I will be one of Nightlines fundraising officers for the 23/24 academic year! And I am now a 2nd year psychology student. Some things about me are that I love camping, cooking and I am a barista! At home I am a Guide leader, which is what began my love for camping (I aim to go 7-8 times a year). I trained for Nightline in spring 2023, and I am so excited to continue my journey here!
Fundraising Officer
Holly Cromwell
I am a final year English and French student fresh off my year abroad and I’m one of our two Fundraising Officers which means I organise events to help raise funds and awareness for for the service! I work closely with our Publicity and Marketing Officers as well as the rest of committee and our dedicated publicity volunteers.
Social Secretary
Tamsin Keeney
Hi! I’m Tamsin and I’m the social sec. I’m really looking forward to engaging with all volunteers, current and new, to organise some really fun socials! Hopefully I’ll see you all there!
Information and Policy Officer
Megan Rothwell
Hi everyone, I’m Megan and I’m the InfoPol Officer for this year for Nightline! I make sure that all the policies are up to date for the volunteers so that we can ensure to run a smooth and effective service for everyone. I’m so excited for this year and can’t wait to get started!
Volunteer Engagement Officer
Becca Sanders
As volunteer engagement officer, my role is to encourage our amazing volunteers to get more involved with the shifts and socials available in Nightline. A big part of this is done through rewarding volunteers' efforts, which helps us recognise and acknowledge the time and energy that they use to keep the service running. After all, Nottingham Nightline would be nothing without our volunteers.
Technical Support Officer
Caity Adkins
Hi everyone, I’m Caity and I will be the Technical Support Officer for this year. This means my role is to ensure our service remains accessible to everyone, by maintaining the tech behind the scenes 😎. I’m a final year medical student, and this is my 3rd year on the Nightline committee.
Facilities Officer
Renee Patil
Hi! My name’s Renee, I’m a third year medical student and I am your facilities officer for the 2023-24 academic year. As your facilities officer, I am responsible for maintaining and taking care of Nightline’s office to ensure our lovely volunteers are as comfortable and safe there as possible!