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Research strategy consultation: join our town halls and share your thoughts

April 26th, 2021

Update from Professor Dame Jessica Corner 

I am delighted to announce a series of town halls to update you on the development of our five-year research strategy.

We encourage our whole community – colleagues from all job families as well as researchers and staff who support research – to join us and help shape our vision for the future of research.

The virtual town halls follow the first steps of our university-wide consultation, where we asked colleagues to  respond to a simple set of questions on the future of research at Nottingham.

We received 1,426 responses, which is excellent. Your insights are essential as we work together to deliver a new strategy for research.

Discover more about the consultation 

The town halls will update you on the consultation so far, how to get further involved and plans including a series of workshops that will help shape how we prioritise and achieve our ambitions for research. There will also be an opportunity to ask a question.

There are five events, each geared towards one of our faculties. If you are unable to attend your faculty’s event, please feel free to express an interest in attending one that best suits you.

The town halls take place on:

Monday, 17 May 11am-noon – Faculty of Social Sciences

Tuesday, 18 May 10.30-11.30am – Medicine and Health Sciences

Tuesday, 25 May 11am-noon – Arts

Wednesday, 26 May 4-5pm – Science

Thursday, 27 May 3.30-4.30pm – Engineering

Please register your interest (before 5pm, Friday 14 May 2021). A Teams link will be sent to you during week commencing 10 May.

I will be joined by the relevant faculty Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange at each of the town halls. Each faculty will also be contacting colleagues about the town halls.

We look forward to welcoming you. Thank you for taking the time to help shape our future.

Jessica

Professor Dame Jessica Corner
Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange

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Deadline for applying to EU Settlement Scheme: 30 June 2021

April 26th, 2021

The university would like to remind its European staff who are EU, EEA or Swiss nationals, that the deadline for applying to the EU Settlement Scheme is 30 June 2021.

This applies to any EU, EEA or Swiss nationals who have been living in the UK before 11pm on 31 December 2020.

You do not need to apply if you are an Irish citizen or if you have indefinite leave to remain or enter, but you can if you want to.

The EU Settlement Scheme is a UK Government scheme which will grant a UK immigration status of either settled or pre-settled status. You will need to obtain this status in order to continue to live in the UK beyond 30 June 2021.

Even if you have a permanent residence card, you will still need to apply for the scheme to gain a status under UK law. The scheme is free to apply.

Please click here for information about the EU Settlement Scheme including how to apply.

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First Sphere conference on Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

April 23rd, 2021

The university is pleased to invite you to the first ever Sphere conference on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI).

We aim to bring the university community together to share research and best practice in the field of EDI.

This online conference is free and open to all staff, students, and alumni.

Date and time: Tuesday 29 June 2021, 1:30pm

The conference will include:

  • A panel discussion chaired by Sam Hawkins (SU Liberations Officer). Panellists include Ian Kidd (Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy), Cheryl Ruse (Head of Operations – Precision Imaging Beacon, BAME staff network champion for Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences) and Operations and Facilities representative (TBC )
  • A talk about EDI through a Technicians’ Lens by Kelly Vere MBE (Director of Technical Skills & Strategy) and Jodie Chatfield (Technical Services Manager)
  • A talk about EDI in the Digital World and Public Engagement by Professor Louise Mullany (English), Dr Jacqueline Cordell (English) and Dr Claire Burrage (Physics)
  • Information about projects funded by the SPHERE Programme Board

For booking and more information, please follow this link.

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Diversity Festival 2021: catch up if you missed out

April 23rd, 2021

During March, the university held its first ever virtual diversity festival

Our first ever virtual diversity festival was a real success with over 5,000 visitors to our web hub and more than 1,500 attendees at the 40 or so live events. Feedback included:

“An absolute joy to work for an organisation that is championing diversity in all forms. Bravo!”

“I have thoroughly enjoyed the events so far. They have been varied and interesting and I have found the online, virtual nature of the festival more inclusive and easy to access.”

“Excellent events all round. I’ve attend around 6 sessions and all have been well organised and relevant. Thank you to all involved.”

In case you couldn’t join in, below are highlights of some of our featured activities and events:

Celebrating diversity

Pre-recorded performances and interviews with diverse musicians and influencers celebrating diversity including conversations with Gilles Peterson, BBC 6 Music DJ and record collector. These recordings were captured in partnership with University Radio Nottingham, Lakeside Arts and the Nottingham Global Roots Festival.

View Recorded Content

Having challenging conversations

Our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Shearer West CBE and Chancellor, Baroness Young OBE reflect on their own experiences of challenging conversations in a fireside chat facilitated by Dr Max Biddulph.

Painters, sharks and crimson waves

A panel discussion exploring period inequality and stigma that is often associated with menstruation, chaired by Stacy Johnson MBE, featuring Nadia Whittome MP, Moss Mitson and Dr Supriya Garikipati.

Impact of Covid-19 on minority groups

A panel discussion, chaired by Dr Mohamed Elmaghrbi, showcasing the latest research on how Covid-19 has impacted on minority groups and exploring how the University can use this to inform its strategies and policies.

Caring for carers

A 60 minute workshop, chaired by June McCombie and supported by Obianuju Amamgbo (alumna) and Ayaan Hersi, work coaches at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), providing practical advice on the support and benefits available for staff, student and alumni carers.

Five ways to wellbeing expo

View images submitted to our expo that celebrate the five ways to wellbeing (Connect, Be active, Take notice, Learn and Give) and view resources and support for staff and students to help promote mental health and wellbeing.

View the Expo

Thank you to everyone who got involved and made the festival such a huge success!

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Telling the story of NTU’s Peregrine Falcons – Monday 26 April

April 22nd, 2021

Peregrine Falcons have been nesting on the ledge of NTU’s Newton Building for nearly 20 years.

Hear more about their story at this talk on Monday 26 April, from 11am-11.45am. The event is open to all NTU and UoN staff and students.

Register here.

 

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Our commitment to research integrity and ethics

April 22nd, 2021

The University of Nottingham is committed to embedding a culture of research integrity and good research practice across the university.

To support this, our Research Ethics and Integrity pages have been refreshed, with new resources aimed at research ethics committees in schools, departments and faculties.

These now include a dedicated Code of Practice for Research Ethics Committees for projects involving human participants. The university’s Research Integrity and Research Ethics Committee has also produced guidance on ethics for research projects involving animals.

Professor Gowland, chair of the University Research Integrity and Research Ethics Committee, said “I am delighted that we now have an aligned approach for Research Ethics Review processes across the University of Nottingham to strengthen our research integrity and ethics infrastructure.”

“I am grateful to the UK Research Integrity Office, research ethics committee members and all support teams who contributed to the development of this code.”

It is expected that all University of Nottingham Research Ethics Committees will follow these guidelines.

Professor Dame Jessica Corner, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange said: “All staff and students will also find these codes and guidance will benefit them immensely in planning research projects and by providing a clear understanding of the review criteria used to assess research projects.”

The code was written to allow discipline-appropriate procedures to be implemented where appropriate. Research Ethics Committees should continue to be independent in forming their opinions, and these guidelines are designed to ensure alignment of process and governance.

The code applies to all University of Nottingham campuses, with exceptions for China and Malaysia campuses to be managed locally.

For any queries please contact the Head of Research Integrity via email Ali.alshukry@nottingham.ac.uk

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Lord Dearing Award winners 2021

April 22nd, 2021

The winners of the Lord Dearing Awards have been announced for 2021.

The Lord Dearing Award Scheme has, since 1999, acknowledged the world-class contribution made by university staff to creating a learning environment which is nurturing as well as challenging, creative and innovative.

The scheme was supported personally by Ronald Dearing, Lord Dearing the fifth Chancellor of The University of Nottingham, and it has seen more than 100 members of staff receive an award for high quality teaching and the support of learning.

The Awards are held annually, with nominations from staff and students. Awards are given to individuals and teams who have successfully demonstrated the impact of their teaching and learning (and/or associated projects) to enhancing the student experience.

In 2021, 45 individuals and 11 teams received Lord Dearing Awards across our three campuses.

The full list of recipients can be seen here.

Many congratulations to all of our award winners for 2021.

For more information about the Lord Dearing Awards, visit the Professional Development website.

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Appraisal and Development Conversations (ADC) Update

April 22nd, 2021

Further to the ADC timetable for 2020/2021 being published in Campus News, e-learning Appraiser and Appraisee training is now available via the Professional Development Central Short Courses web pages.

To support the planning for the annual ADCs,   key activities that should take place between now and August 2021 are:

By April

  • Balanced Frameworks to be completed and communicated to staff to support them in their ADCs.
  • Appraisers should be allocated (where applicable).

Prior to ADC Meeting

  • Planning for conversations takes place including review of circulated Balanced Frameworks
  • Appraisee completes ADC paperwork to share with appraisers pre-meeting.

Between April-July

  • ADC meetings take place

By August

  • Faculties/Departments confirm ADCs have taken place to HR

September/October

  • Any collated learning/training/development trends should be forwarded to Professional Development to support with learning/training/development planning.

Links to ADC Resources:

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Extended opening hours in libraries

April 21st, 2021

Libraries have extended the opening times of six libraries to 2am (Sunday – Thursday) for the summer term.

With the summer assessment period on the horizon, Libraries have extended the opening times of all libraries, except Music. The libraries will stay open until 2am from Sunday to Thursday to allow more time for individual, silent study.

From 9pm – 2am, library study space is available without advance booking. At all other times, library study space must still be booked in advance using Click and Study.

Library staff are available until 9pm to answer any questions about access to resources or facilities. After this time, the library spaces are monitored by Octavian Security.

We ask that you visit our libraries to use study space or access resources only when essential – for example, if you don’t have access to appropriate study space elsewhere.

It is expected that the extended opening times will be available for the duration of the summer term. Find out more on the Libraries’ website.

Stay safe

Help us to provide a safe study environment at all times by following the essential Covid-19 safety measures in place in our libraries.

Anyone failing to follow the safety measures will be asked to leave the library and will be unable to book study space for seven days. Failure to follow the safety measures is a breach of the Code of Discipline for Students.

Look after your wellbeing

It’s important to look after your health and wellbeing whilst studying, including taking regular breaks, eating healthy food and getting plenty of sleep.

Whilst libraries are staying open until 2am, we recommend starting your studies as early as possible, setting yourself an achievable target for your study session and getting some rest once complete.

For the moment, food cannot be eaten in the library so it may be helpful to schedule your study sessions around meals.

  • Visit the Student Academic Skills webpage for guidance on study strategies.
  • Download the HealthyU toolkit for guidance on looking after your wellbeing when studying or preparing for exams.
  • If you need support, or are concerned about your health or wellbeing, you can find a list of useful contacts on HealthyU.

If you have any questions about library opening times or other services, please contact Libraries via email, phone or live chat.

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Connected We Thrive: new programme of alumni activities

April 21st, 2021

Working together with alumni, the university has built a great new programme of activities to help students and alumni reach their goals.

Our Alumni Relations team are launching Connected We Thrive: a programme that shares a whole range of new activities designed to help our student and alumni audiences to thrive in their professional and personal lives.

From immersive masterclasses and webinars, to professional courses and networking sessions, to inspirational live talks and roundtables – all hosted by members of our alumni and university community.

In our first Connected We Thrive activities, benefit from the experience of alumni leaders in your sector and beyond in Questions for leaders, and develop your professional skills with top tips from our knowledgeable alumni speakers in our Webinars.

Questions for leaders: progressing your career

We’ve assembled a great panel of alumni leaders from across a range of sectors who are ready to answer your questions about how to progress in your career. Find out more about our panel and submit your questions on our website.

Submit your questions >

Webinars

Catch up with our ‘How to’ webinar series, designed to help you develop your skills and achieve your professional and personal goals, from ‘How to become a person of influence’ to ‘How to get your networks working for you’.

Watch our webinars >

Find out more on our Alumni pages.

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