Michael named as BEIS Director
The University has named Michael Carr as its new Director of Business Engagement and Innovation Services (BEIS). As Director of BEIS, Michael will be responsible for the University’s Commercialisation, Partnerships and Knowledge Transfer functions.
He joins the University after a short period working as a consultant providing guidance to blue chip clients on economic development strategy and delivery. Previously, Michael led the Business Services team at the East Midlands Development Agency (emda) and worked closely with the region’s universities, including The University of Nottingham. Michael also chaired the Regional Development Agency (RDA) Enterprise Directors group and led the RDA network’s enterprise and business support policy input to Government.
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Smoke alarm strategy revealed
The most effective strategy to encourage more people to have a working smoke alarm in their homes has been revealed by a team of healthcare researchers.
A combined approach of offering education, free or low-cost equipment and a home safety inspection is likely to have the most impact, the study by academics from the Universities of Leicester, York and Nottingham found. The study was funded by a National Institute for Health Research Programme Grant. Published in this month’s Epidemiologic Reviews, the research offers an insight into the most effective combination of interventions for future public safety campaigns promoting the use of smoke alarms in the home.
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Karnival’s £1.3m charity boost
Karnival, The University of Nottingham Students’ Union’s charitable organisation, has announced that its members raised over £1.3m for local and national charities during 2011.
The grand total of £1,322,249.57 was announced in front of 900 guests at the charity’s annual Snowflake Ball this month, held to celebrate the work students have put in during the year.
Fundraising efforts have included a huge number of sponsored events including trekking the Machu Picchu Inca Trail in Peru, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, and walking along the Great Wall of China, as well as traditional fundraising activities such as rag raids and club nights.
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30 new engineering posts at UNNC

The University of Nottingham Ningbo China will appoint 30 academics to join its talented engineering team as it expands its degree programmes and grows its research programmes.
The Science and Engineering Faculty needs professors, associate professors and lecturers across all its engineering disciplines, including: civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, architectural environment engineering, product design and manufacture, engineering surveying and architecture. Closing dates are from the end of January to early March, with the University looking to take on staff in time for the next academic year in September 2012. The positions are detailed at: http://www.academics-in-china.com/jobs.html.
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