Issue 5

Campaign news

Nurturing tomorrow’s engineers

Caterpillar, a leading manufacturer of heavy equipment and power systems products, is helping to fund six engineering scholarships at the University.

Making more of an impact

Nottingham Potential has opened a second centre to help less advantaged young people reach university.

Kate says farewell

Kate Robertson, Director of Campaign and Alumni Relations, is leaving the University.

Alumni news

Vaughan Parry Williams fund hits £90,000

A coaching fund has been launched to honour the legacy of Vaughan Parry Williams and support the next generation of Nottingham athletes.

Ex No.10 man speaks his mind

Journalist, broadcaster and former no.10 man Alastair Campbell was guest speaker at the High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire’s fundraising dinner and helped raise more than £17,000 for mental health research carried out at The University of Nottingham.

Cash boost for superbugs fight

The fight against so-called hospital superbugs have secured a £27,082 funding boost from a high-profile charity event…

International

Honorary degrees for supporters

Two of the University’s leading supporters have been given honorary degrees…

Features

Any regrets? Absolutely none

Nottingham graduate Chris Bates will be a familiar face to fans of BBC’s The Apprentice. But what happens after the boardroom door shuts?

‘Where’s your knitting,’ shouted Linda

Memories of Paul McCartney’s debut Wings gig at the University came flooding back for alumni …as they did for Sir Paul himself…

Close-up of world’s natural wonders

Highly specialised photography produced by students who have completed Nottingham’s unique Masters degree in Biological Photography and Imaging have been on show.