Campus News
Job shadowing — new resource on the LMA Hub
July 16th, 2019
The Leadership and Management Team has added job shadowing to the LMA Hub, providing great resources for your job shadowing needs.
Whether you want to…
- organise job shadowing for yourself
- host it for someone else, or
- are a manager wanting to support job shadowing
…take a look at the resources to find out more.
Job shadowing can give you the opportunity to learn from an experienced colleague about a particular area of work, performance or behaviour, and the LMA Hub Job shadowing pages contain both at-a-glance and more detailed guidance designed to help you to make that happen.
To find out more visit the LMA Coaching and mentoring webpage and select the job shadowing option.
For more information contact Christine Wilkinson, Management Development Manager in the Leadership and Management Team.
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REF 2021: applying for reduction in research outputs due to personal circumstances
July 12th, 2019
The University is preparing for our REF 2021 submission and eligible academic staff are each required to submit an average of 2.5 research outputs.
There are, however, a number of personal circumstances, such as maternity leave, parental leave and early career researchers whose roles recently commenced, that Research England recognises may result in a reduction in time available for research during the REF period, which runs from 2014 to 2020.
Please note that under REF 2021 it is the responsibility of the eligible staff member to voluntarily apply for a reduction in research outputs.
The University has developed a process to support employees to voluntarily declare relevant personal circumstances and the impact these circumstances have had on the volume of outputs they have produced within the REF period.
Employees are encouraged to apply for a reduction of outputs based on the criteria as outlined in the University’s REF Code of Practice.
Please also see our REF 2021 workspace page and REF 2021 guidance for submission 2019/01 for further information.
If you believe your circumstances meet any of the criteria for reductions, please complete the Declaration of Individual Staff Circumstances online form by 31 July 2019.
Soma, Mukherjee, REF and Research Policy Manager, said: “We recognise that circumstances may change after this date, if this is the case, please contact your HR Business Partner or the Head of HR Business Partnering.”
If you have any questions, please contact your HR Business Partner or email: BR-personalcirc-REF@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk.
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Leaders honoured in summer 2019 graduation ceremonies
July 11th, 2019
This summer’s graduation ceremonies are scheduled to take place from Wednesday 17 July until Wednesday 24 July and will see more than 6,000 students cross the stage. Joining them will be nine famous names; leaders in their respective fields.
The ceremonies will take place at the David Ross Sports Village on University Park, where graduands and their families will join nine honorary graduands who are being celebrated for their exceptional contribution in their chosen professions.
The honorary graduands include:
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), the first WHO Director-General to have been elected by the World Health Assembly and the first person from the Africa Region to serve as WHO’s chief officer. After taking office in 2017, Tedros outlined key priorities to transform WHO, including universal health coverage, health emergencies, and health impacts of climate and environmental change. Globally recognised as a health scholar, researcher and diplomat, Tedros held a number of important national and global public health positions prior to his role at WHO, including Ethiopia’s Minister of Health, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chair of the Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria. Tedros is a Nottingham alumnus, having received a PhD in Public Health Medicine in 2000.
Sir David Greenaway – Doctor of Laws
Sir David Greenaway served as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nottingham for almost a decade before retiring from the role in 2017. Sir David was founding Director of the Leverhulme Centre for Research on Globalisation and Economic Policy, and has acted as adviser to the World Bank, European Commission and United Nations. His numerous contributions to professional service include being Chair of the Russell Group of Universities, while his contributions to public policy include roles as Chair of the Armed Forces Pay Review Body and leading major reviews for Government on the training of doctors in the UK, and on uninsured driving. In 2014, Sir David received a knighthood, in recognition of his services to Higher Education and contributions to public policy; and in 2017 was created a Dato’ in Malaysia. He is also an Honorary Citizen of Ningbo, and Honorary Freeman of Nottingham.
Henry Normal – Doctor of Letters
Henry Normal is a leading writer, poet, TV and film producer. Establishing Baby Cow Productions in 1999, Henry executive produced all, and script-edited many, of the 400 shows broadcast during his 17-year tenure as Managing Director. Highlights of Baby Cow’s output included Gavin and Stacy, The Mighty Boosh, Red Dwarf and Alan Partridge. He has also produced the four-time Oscar nominated film Philomena, the recent documentary of Nottingham Forest’s European Cup victory, I Believe in Miracles, and The Alan Partridge Movie among others. Founder of the Manchester Poetry Festival (now the Literature Festival) and co-founder of the Nottingham Poetry Festival, Henry performs poetry at festivals around the UK and has several poetry books published together with an acclaimed book about his autistic son, Johnny, entitled A Normal Family.
Dr Magdalena Skipper – Doctor of Science
Dr Magdalena Skipper is the Editor-in-Chief of the world’s leading scientific journals, Nature. Completing her first degree at Nottingham in genetics in 1994, Magdalena went on to undertake a PhD at the University of Cambridge. Following postdoctoral research at Imperial Cancer Research Laboratories in London (CRUK today) she moved into scientific publishing. Joining Nature Publishing Group as Editor of Nature Reviews Genetics, she subsequently held a number of editorial roles, including Senior Editor of Nature and Editor-in-Chief of Nature Communications. In 2018, Magdalena became the first woman to be appointed as the Editor-in-Chief of Nature in its 150-year history. As a leading and inspirational figure in scientific publishing, Magdalena led an initiative in 2018 by Nature and the Estée Lauder Company to launch two global awards that celebrate the exceptional achievements of female scientists and those working to promote greater inclusiveness in science.
The full list of honorary graduands is as follows:
- Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization
- Sir David Greenaway, former Vice-Chancellor for the University of Nottingham
- Henry Normal, writer, poet, and TV and film director
- Dr Magdalena Skipper, Editor in Chief of the world’s leading scientific journal, Nature
- Tim Gocher, founder and CEO of Dolma Foundation
- Richard Jenkins OBE, retired from HM Diplomatic Service
- Robert Bradley, former Senior Colliery Surveyor and coalmining historian
- Victor Cocker CBE, former Chief Executive of Severn Trent plc
- Baronness Lola Young OBE, Cross-Bench Peer in the House of Lords
The ceremonies will be broadcast live on the University website.
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Vice-Chancellor’s surgery — new sessions available
July 9th, 2019
The Vice-Chancellor is running two new surgery sessions available to all members of staff at the University.
The sessions enable any member of staff to speak to the VC about anything.
Places should be booked in advance and are available on a first come, first served basis.
Dates and locations:
- Tuesday 20 August, between 2pm – 4pm: University Park
- Friday 8 November, between 10am – 12 noon: Jubilee Campus
For further information, including how to register your interest, please visit the VC Surgeries webpage.
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National Student Survey results 2019
July 4th, 2019
The 2019 National Student Survey (NSS) results for the University of Nottingham are now available in the NSS Department Explorer.
Students’ overall satisfaction with their course remains at 84% as in 2018, placing the University 14th within the Russell Group, with a strong performance in teaching and learning.
The strongest performance at an institutional level continues to be teaching on the course (84%), learning opportunities (82%) and learning resources (88%). In addition, the University saw improved results in academic support, organisation and management, student voice and the Students’ Union.
Eight departments achieved an overall satisfaction rating of 90% or higher: Veterinary Medicine and Science (97%), Theology & Religious Studies (94%), Pharmacy (94%), Geography (93%), Mathematical Sciences (92%), Chemical & Environmental Engineering (92%), Classics & Archaeology (91%) Philosophy (91%).
The strongest improvements since 2018 are in Politics & International Relations (74% to 82%), Geography (87% to 93%), Theology & Religious Studies (89% to 94%), Modern Languages & Cultures (77% to 81%) and Mathematical Sciences (87% to 92%).
Further analysis of the data will be undertaken over the next few weeks to help inform actions to continue to maintain and improve the student experience at the University of Nottingham.
About the NSS
The annual survey consists of 27 questions covering course teaching, learning opportunities, assessment and feedback, academic support, organisation and management, learning resources, learning community, student voice and the Students’ Union. At the end of the survey students are asked to give their university an overall satisfaction score.
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New principles for working with teaching affiliates
July 4th, 2019
The University of Nottingham and the University and College Union Branch agree that those engaged to provide teaching on ‘casual worker’ arrangements make a valued and valuable contribution to the University and are committed to work collaboratively to support them.
Used appropriately, the involvement of industry experts, postgraduate students and postdoctoral staff as Teaching Affiliates can enrich our undergraduates’ learning whilst providing postgraduate students with valuable teaching experience and income to progress their academic careers as they pursue their own studies.
Following longstanding independent and collaborative exploration of the support currently offered to Teaching Affiliates, on behalf of the University, Human Resources and colleagues representing each Faculty, together with UCU Branch representatives, have agreed a shared commitment to ensure fair pay and conditions through a new set of Principles for Working with Teaching Affiliates that will apply to both current and new engagements with effect from 23 September 2019.
The Principles detail how managers should ensure that payment practice and workload time assessment is consistent with Faculty norms for staff on contracts, and ensure that those engaged on casual worker arrangements are not asked to undertake work for which they are not paid.
The Principles ensure that the scope of activity is specified in engagement letters – whether people are engaged via Human Resources or Unitemps – for example whether activity will include direct teaching, preparation, assessment, or pastoral student support. They also encourage review by Faculties to ensure the most appropriate engagement type is identified when considering a particular temporary role or assignment.
Faculties will ask managers of teaching to review individual arrangements to ensure compliance with the Principles when they come into effect on 23 September 2019.
A Task & Finish Group, led by Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Professor Jeremy Gregory, and including Faculty and UCU representatives, is being established to review the application of the Principles, building on the joint platform they have established and to consider further opportunities to improve models of engagement for hourly paid teaching.
The intention is for any revised arrangements arising from the Task & Finish Group to be implemented in time for the 2020/2021 academic year.
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The Employee Hub: access staff discounts on your mobile device
July 2nd, 2019
The Employee Hub is a single location providing you with information and easy access to everything relating to employee benefits, discounts, recognition and wellbeing.
From high street discounts to the Employee Assistance Programme, the Employee Hub will put it all at your fingertips and we are constantly updating our offers for staff.
Did you know? The Employee Hub is mobile-friendly! Just go to www.uonemployeehub.com.
This month’s exclusive staff discounts
Find out about the offers below and search over 6,000 more on the ‘Staff Discounts’ section of the Employee Hub.
- Virgin experience days: get 25% off when you make a purchase with Virgin Experience Days until Wednesday 10 July
- Swan: save 35% on all Swan kitchen appliances and homeware when you make a purchase until Sunday 14 July
- Reward Mobile: save up to 26% on a range of mobile phone deals with Reward Mobile when you use the pre-discounted site
- Wickes: save 12% when you order or load a Wickes reloadable card until Wednesday 31 July
Competitions
Daily prize draw (Monday 8 July – Friday 12 July). There’s a chance to win a family ticket to one of the following UK Merlin attractions every day in our prize draw:
- Alton Towers
- Chessington World of Adventures
- Legoland Windsor
- Thorpe Park
- Warwick Castle
The competition runs daily from Monday 8 July to Friday 12 July 2019.
To enter each day, visit the ‘Staff Discounts’ section of the Employee Hub and answer the quiz questions!
To find out more, call 01908 303531.
Also on the Employee Hub:
- The Wellbeing Hub
- The Employee Assistance Programme
- More than 6,000 employee lifestyle discounts
- TOTUM (previously NUS card)
- Employee recognition and career development
- Travel and sustainability including the Cycle to Work Scheme
Plus.. we’ve increased our eVoucher offering.
You can now get instant discounts at even more retailers when you purchase an eVoucher on the ‘Staff Discounts’ section of the Employee Hub.
You’ll even be able to enter the amount you would like to purchase (to the nearest £)*, which means you’ll no longer have to order multiple vouchers to be able to make a purchase. (*Most retailers will be open value – check the Staff Discounts website for full details.)
Here are just a few examples of where you can save
- B&Q
- Footlocker
- lastminute.com
- New Look
- Nike
- Not on the High Street
- Pizza Express Tesco
- The Entertainer
- Thomas Cook
To find out more, call 01908 303531.
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Swimming lessons on campus with UoN Sport
July 1st, 2019
UoN Sport will be running a summer swimming lesson programme from Monday 29 July to Sunday 1 September.
The extensive Swim School programme is open to all ages and abilities, from babies who will feel the splash of water for the first time to juniors looking to develop and adults learning to swim.
The aim is to provide everyone, whatever the ability, with the best experience in a comfortable, safe and fun environment. Expert coaches will be on hand to get the best out of your technique and ability.
The programme includes 1-2-1 crash courses, group lesson crash courses, 1-2-1 pay weekly lessons and group lesson pay weekly lessons for Juniors and adults.
For more information, and to book your place, please visit the UoN Sport webpage.
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Putting Nottingham’s global diversity in the picture
July 1st, 2019
The University of Nottingham has unveiled a special portrait series aimed at celebrating the outstanding contribution of international colleagues.
The Celebrating Our International Colleagues exhibition features some of the many international colleagues who support excellence across the academic, technical and professional services.
It’s the second in a programme of exhibitions aimed at diversifying the University’s approach to portraiture across the university’s UK campuses and follows last year’s successful Women at Nottingham exhibition.
The latest series features 31 photographic portraits which resulted from a call for nominations across the institution for international colleagues (individuals or teams) whose contributions make a positive difference to working or studying at Nottingham.
The portraits will remain on display in the Trent Committee Room and Council Dining Room for a minimum of 12 months before being distributed around the university.
Professor Jeremy Gregory, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for the Faculty of Arts, said: “Our international colleagues play a huge role in the life and success of our university. This latest series of portraits is a fitting way to celebrate all that they do and will be a lasting reminder of their invaluable contribution for many years to come.”
The portrait exhibition will be formally launched by the Vice-Chancellor Professor Shearer West at a special celebration event in Trent Building on Tuesday 9 July.
Colleagues are welcome to view the portraits during the following specially-organised viewing slots:
- 30pm-6pm, Wednesday 10 July
- 5pm-7pm, Thursday 11 July
- 3pm-5pm, Tuesday 30 July
- 12pm-2pm, Wednesday 31 July
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- Amelia Garcia-Ara – Veterinary Medicine and Science: Amelia designed a new rotation including case examples, field trips and inspirational learning opportunities for students in partnership with Dr Rodrigo Nova-Chavez. Both are widely admired for their collegiate approach and friendly delivery, which together have developed students’ understanding of veterinary public health.
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- Dr Anca Pordea – Chemical and Environmental Engineering: Anca is a dedicated academic contributing to research and teaching and a great role model to student chemical engineers. She has also made fantastic contributions by representing Chemical Engineering in the Centre for Doctoral Training in Green Chemistry.
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- Professor Andreas Bieler – Centre for the Study of Social and Global Justice (CSSGJ): Andreas’ leadership and persuasive arguments helped convince university governing bodies to pay the living wage which has directly improved the experience of many colleagues.
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- Dr Bagus Muljadi – Chemical and Environmental Engineering: Bagus’ enthusiasm for research and teaching has delivered grant awards, improvements in SET scores and a strong relationship with the Indonesian Government. He founded the IDTP and was instrumental in bringing the Indonesian International Student Conference 2019 to Nottingham.
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- Dominik Siwek – School of Life Sciences: Dominik runs the Dissection Room Facility and embalms bodies that are donated for use in Anatomy teaching. Dominik’s crucial work also supports Physiotherapy, Clinical Skills among other courses. His commitment and expertise ensures the effective teaching of future generations of doctors.
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- Dr Elena Boto – Sir Peter Mansfield Imaging Centre: Elena is a valued part of the centre. Following completion of her PhD she has travelled extensively in Europe and the USA presenting her work and she played a big part in the organisation of the 2018 Royal Society science event in London.
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- Dr Erica Brasil, Jose Rinaldo Soares de Souza and Manuela Santos-Green – Cultures, Languages and Area Studies: This dynamic trio of teaching assistants proactively enthuse hundreds of students, preparing them for the experience of a lifetime living, studying and working in Brazil. They organise events, have created a successful on-line presence and foster links with Brazilian universities and other organisations to promote the Brazilian culture.
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- Dr Franziska Meyer – Cultures, Languages and Area Studies: Franziska is a fantastic colleague, adored by international postgraduate for whom she is Supervisor, Admissions Tutor, Chair of their weekly research seminar, and effectively their Personal Tutor. Students regularly comment on her dedication to going the extra mile for them in very difficult circumstances.
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- Dr Gulcan Serdaroglu – Energy Innovation and Collaboration Team: Gulcan is driven and enthusiastic, and played a key role in the recent award for the Sustainable Hydrogen Centre for Doctoral Training. A dedicated team member, she willingly supports colleagues, maintaining a professional approach whilst empathising with peers and stakeholders.
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- Dr Hany Elsheikha – Veterinary Medicine and Science: Hany’s development of the parasitology syllabus has resulting in it being one of the most innovative in UK vet schools. He has published numerous research articles and four top-selling textbooks, significantly improving student learning and the professional development of veterinary surgeons and nurses.
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- Dr Hong Sun – Student Services, Specialist Services: Hong used her extensive knowledge of the visa system to help students navigate their way to Nottingham. She is an acknowledged expert in her field and is widely admired for her calm nature, eye for detail and commitment to excellence.
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- Dr Hongwei Bao – Cultures, Languages and Area Studies: Hongwei is a wonderful colleague and teacher who treats everyone with equal respect and courtesy, and proactively organises a wide range of public-facing events that raise the profile of international and queer cinemas.
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- Jeremie Cauchois – Information Services: As manager of the Smart Bar providing student IT assistance across UK campuses, Jeremie’s support for international students is exemplary, helping them to settle quickly and effectively. His can-do attitude and willingness to tackle every problem make him a great role-model and a fantastic ambassador.
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- Dr Klaus Winzer – Centre for Biomolecular Sciences: Klaus is exceptionally dedicated and very good at conveying difficult microbiological knowledge to undergraduate students. He is also committed to maintaining an open door policy, always willing to take time to listen to and support students with problems.
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- Krista van Alten – University of Nottingham Sport: As clinic lead physiotherapist, Krista regularly goes the extra mile to ensure students are fit and ready to achieve for the University including treating over 100 BUCS teams and 100 scholars.
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- Dr Laura Porcu – Energy Innovation and Collaboration Team: Laura’s role largely involves working with industry and businesses, representing the team and the University and resulting in a positive experience for everyone. A natural communicator, Laura demonstrates passion and enthusiasm, all evidenced in her commitment and dedication to her job.
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- Dr Mădălina Stălniceanu – Global and Political Affairs Unit: Mădălina’s colleagues appreciate her tireless dedication and attention to detail. Always the first to arrive and the last to leave an event, she successfully ensures that staff and students have enriching engagements with external partners.
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- Dr Maike Oergel – Cultures, Languages and Area Studies: Maike established the UG Ambassador Module for Modern Languages, engaging with local schools and providing work-related skills, careers options and a coveted choice for students interested in teacher training.
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- Dr Marcos Castellanos Uribe – NASC Operations Manager and Senior Technician: Marcos injects infectious positivity and humour to helping customers from around the world – often in their own language. An approachable and effective manager, he can make even the driest aspects of biobanks amusing and memorable to an international audience.
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- Mária Konyelicska – Lakeside Arts: Mária is hugely passionate about Lakeside and the University’s cultural provision and the wider Nottingham cultural scene. She brings great positivity, enthusiasm and dedication to her role and is committed to encouraging engagement with Lakeside’s programme.
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- Dr Robert Markus – Senior Imaging Technician: Robert demonstrates unending patience, enthusiasm and commitment to the staff and student community engaging with Life Sciences Imaging Facility. Everyone is impressed by his knowledge and enthusiasm, and his determination to achieve the best possible results. Those he regularly supports see him as a friend as well as a colleague.
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- Dr Sabine Tötemeyer – Veterinary Medicine and Science: Sabine is an integral part of the vet school. Her student interaction, innovation and outreach/widening participation are exemplary and her dedication to student welfare, education and enthusiasm are outstanding.
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- Dr Sara Borrelli – School of Health Sciences: Sara demonstrates collegiality and commitment to excellence in all activities including leading an MSc module in Global Maternal Health and a novel research initiative for Undergraduates. As the Erasmus and elective placement co-ordinator she has increased the number of placements available; her international connections have enabled new funding proposal partnerships.
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- Dr Sara Parks – Theology and Religious Studies: An inspirational individual for staff and students alike. Sara’s research is pioneering and her teaching is innovative, effective and popular. She regularly goes above and beyond colleagues’ expectations, devoting the greatest care to every activity.
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- Dr Simon Breden – Cultures, Languages and Area Studies: Simon’s deep insider’s knowledge of Spain and Spanish theatre has informed his teaching and proved popular and exciting with students. He represents an open, generous and inspirational cosmopolitanism, to which many of our students aspire.
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- Stavros Pourikas – Capital Projects, Estates: A diligent and approachable colleague, Stavros manages a range of projects which add value to the Nottingham experience. Stavros’ technical and creative expertise are invaluable and appreciated by everyone working with him.
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- Sujing Xu – Cultures, Languages and Area Studies: Sujing teaches Chinese language to students of different nationalities. Her research centres on cultural and creative industries in Shanghai, and the design and delivery of new blended language learning in the UK. She also provides Chinese cultural workshop to local businesses.
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- Suzanne van der Lingen – Lakeside Arts: As Arts and Heritage Duty Manager, Suzanne co-manages the Gallery and Museum invigilators, providing information and assistance to students, staff and visitors to exhibitions and workshops. A valued team member, her technical skills in gallery installation and display are greatly appreciated by curators and artists alike.
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- Dr Tarik Oumazzane – History: Tarik’s gentle, passionate and inclusive approach has inspired colleagues and his students, encouraging them to connect their own life histories to their studies. He consistently goes the extra mile to support his students in both pastoral and academic fields.
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- Dr Yvonne Mbaki – School of Life Sciences: Yvonne’s impact extends beyond the teaching and co-ordination of multiple modules in physiology and pharmacology to her role as Warden in Ancaster Hall. She is one of the first 12 staff who qualified as Mental Health First Aid Instructors.
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RIBA National Award for Teaching and Learning Building
June 27th, 2019
A state-of-the-art building on University Park campus has won a National Award from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
The Teaching and Learning Building has been recognised with the prestigious award for its significant contribution to architecture.
Features of the building, which opened in late 2018, include a number of teaching rooms and classrooms, multiple individual and group study spaces and a computer lab. Other features include a 306-seat lecture theatre with triple projection and a learning lab, both with Windows Surface Hubs.
RIBA explained: “The Teaching and Learning Building is arranged around a simple idea of maintaining key circulation routes through the campus that also connect to a series of teaching blocks around a central atrium. These blocks are then pushed and pulled to relate to the building’s neighbours, a 20th Century villa and the Hallward Library.
“The entire building is set out on a rigorous one metre grid. A white terracotta tile rain screen, whose depth of reflection and subtle colouration continually changes as light falls on each elevation, defines the upper façade of the blocks. Below a datum line, that is set out from the neighbouring library, the plinth is detailed in finished masonry. These materials have been chosen carefully and the building should age gracefully because of it.” Read the full description here.
The Teaching and Learning Building was put forward for the accolade after winning a Regional Award and a Special Award for Sustainability at the RIBA East Midlands 2019 awards last month. The East Midlands ceremony also saw a University of Nottingham student, Ross Burns, be awarded one of two RIBA East Midland Student Awards for 2018, for his project The Isle of Awakening.
Ross’s work had been described by RIBA judges as: “A standout submission representing a high-quality Part 1 design that met all aspects of the student awards brief/criteria. A range of traditional hand drawings and models woven into a series of story boards illustrating a clear understanding of place and context. The design displayed a strong tectonic approach to materiality and architectural expression.”
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