The University’s free community open day for the public, students, alumni, family and friends is on Saturday 7 May, from 11am to 5.30pm.

Whether it’s the fantastic Physics Buskers, thunder and lightning on demand, philosophical debates or a free bike check by a qualified bike mechanic – there’s something for everyone at the University’s third crowd-pulling open day.

Bringing together the public, students and staff – past, present and potential future, the event also includes flag-making workshops, brain games, job stalls and exhibitions at the University Park campus. And best of all – it’s all free. (Some alumni-only events may incur a small charge.) Visit www.nottingham.ac.uk/mayfest/index.aspx for details, http://tiny.cc/MayF11 to view the full programme or www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4D52AoUTwY for a taste of last year’s event.