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Nottingham rises up the rankings
September 22nd, 2017
The University of Nottingham has once again risen up the rankings in a national league table.
The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018 will be published on Sunday 24 September, featuring profiles on 131 UK universities. This year Nottingham features at number 18 in the table, a rise of two places since last year.
In a year of high achievement that saw it shortlisted for the University of the Year Award for the second successive year, the University was named among graduate employers’ favourite recruiting grounds and featured as the top Russell Group university in The Economist’s analysis of average graduate salaries in comparison with their expected levels.
Dr Paul Greatrix, Registrar at the University of Nottingham, said: “Nottingham has long been recognised as one of the world’s top universities for the quality and breadth of our teaching and research.
“This year the TEF Gold rating, our research investment, and data showing our graduates earn more than other university graduates, continues to underline this recognition. We’ve seen very positive results in this year’s tables which is an indication we are getting things right and we will continue to work hard to improve the experience we offer our students.”
Alastair McCall, editor of The Sunday Times Good University Guide, said: “Shortlisted for our University of the Year award for the second successive year, Nottingham is long-established as one of the “go to” destinations for undergraduates. It proves it is possible to excel at both teaching and research, and significant effort has been expended in recent years to provide a student experience commensurate with the university’s status.
“A pioneer in establishing international campuses, which provide students with excellent opportunities to study abroad in high-quality academic environments, Nottingham has also upgraded extensively at home also. The new £40m David Ross Sports Village is the latest iconic facility to come on stream.
“Other university awards have a special prize for university leadership. We don’t, but it would be remiss not to mention the role of Professor Sir David Greenaway, Nottingham’s outgoing Vice-Chancellor, in shaping the present University of Nottingham. As he retires, he leaves an institution we are confident will continue its upward trajectory in our rankings – and more importantly will continue to make a compelling offer to students in an increasingly crowded higher education marketplace.”
The new University Guide has also rated Nottingham as the best university for agriculture and forestry in the UK.
The league table is made up of nine indicators including student satisfaction with teaching quality and their wider student experience, research quality, graduate prospects, entrance qualifications held by new students, degree results achieved, student/staff ratios, service and facilities spend, and degree completion rates.
Tags: 2018, Good University Guide, league tables, ranking, The Sunday Times, The Times, university rankings
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The University of Nottingham Volunteer Awards — Submit your nominations!
September 22nd, 2017
The University of Nottingham Volunteer Awards are held every year to celebrate the impact of our inspirational community of volunteers — and help us say a big “thank you” to those who give their time.
We have five award categories this year, each designed to recognise the amazing actions and efforts our volunteers make to enhance the University experience of our students, transform the lives of those in our local communities and make positive difference to the wider world.
Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to help others?
Whether they have volunteered for free on boards, spoken at careers events, been a mentor, provided mock interviews or given guidance for entrepreneurs, we’d love to hear about it!
Nominations are now open and welcomed from all current staff and students. The closing date for nominations is Sunday 1 October.
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Eating Disorders in Student Services programme extended
September 22nd, 2017
First Steps Eating Disorders in Student Services (EDISS) is set to continue supporting students at the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University, after the Nottingham Clinical Commissioning Group extended the duration of its support.
First Steps is a charity for people who are affected by eating difficulties and disorders. It offers a friendly and non-judgmental atmosphere for anyone who is having difficulties with food related issues. Over the last year the charity supported 415 individuals to enable them to continue with their studies.
Students can access First Step’s support in several ways, such as counselling, drop in sessions, peer support, groups and online/Skype. First Steps also encourages students to get involved through volunteering and student placements.
Visit the First Steps website to find out more.
For further information on eating disorders — including a list of useful contacts — please visit the University of Nottingham Health Service website.
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Road closures affecting Sutton Bonington hopper bus
September 21st, 2017
On Sunday 24 September 2017, the Sutton Bonington hopper bus will be affected by road closures for the Robin Hood Marathon.
The first two journeys of the day will operate only between Sutton Bonington and University Park and will not serve Derby Road or the Victoria Bus Station in Nottingham City Centre.
The specific changes are as follows:
- The 9:00am service from Sutton Bonington will terminate at University Park – instead of continuing to the Victoria bus station
- The 9:52am service to Sutton Bonington from Victoria bus station will commence at University Park, East Drive at 10:10am
- The 11:00am service from Sutton Bonington will terminate at University Park– instead of continuing to the Victoria bus station
- The 11:52am service to Sutton Bonington from Victoria bus station will commence at University Park, East Drive at 12:10pm
The full route will resume with the 13:20pm journey from Sutton Bonington.
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UNNC Provost recognised for contribution to Ningbo city
September 20th, 2017
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Research Roadshows — update on where to find us and speakers
September 20th, 2017
Room changes have been announced for the Research Roadshows taking place over the coming weeks.
The roadshows are for you to find out more about our £200m investment in research. They will be hosted by Professor Dame Jessica Corner, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange, who will be joined by world-leading researchers from the University’s Beacons of Excellence.
Dame Jessica says:
“The University of Nottingham is making an unparalleled investment in both our research and our people. What does this mean for all researchers and research support staff across the University?
This £200m investment — unprecedented in our history — will offer exciting opportunities for us all: academics and researchers, postgraduate students and support staff.
I’m keen to share with you our vision for research, our progress so far, and to update you on some of the exciting work that is already taking place.
To find out more about our vision for research both now and in the years to come, please visit one of our Research Roadshows. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions. I very much hope you can join me.”
Research Roadshows — please note new room details. Beacon of Excellence Research leaders who are joining Dame Jessica are confirmed as below:
- Tuesday 26 September, noon-1pm, Queen’s Medical Centre, room C1052
- Professor Alex Conradie, Director, Green Chemicals
- Professor Dorothee Auer, Director, Precision Imaging
- Dr Doreen Boyd, The Rights Lab
- Tuesday 26 September, 2pm-3pm, University Park, Physics Building, room C05 (previously in the Sir Clive Granger Building)
- Professor Alex Conradie, Director, Green Chemicals
- Professor Dorothee Auer, Director, Precision Imaging
- Professor Zoe Trodd, Director, The Rights Lab
- Monday 2 October, 9am-10am, Royal Derby Hospital, room 307
- Professor Alex Conradie, Director, Green Chemicals
- Professor Malcolm Bennett, Future Food
- Professor Zoe Trodd, Director, The Rights Lab
- Friday 6 October, 3pm-4pm, Nottingham City Hospital, room A50
- Professor David Salt, Director, Future Food
- Professor Alex Conradie, Director, Green Chemicals
- Dr Doreen Boyd, The Rights Lab
There is no need to register or book a place – please just join us on the day.
We hope to see you there.
Find out more:
These sites are regularly updated with information for researchers, academic colleagues, professional services and support staff.
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Nottingham Reading Programme commences
September 20th, 2017
The Nottingham Reading Programme launches once again next week — with the University giving all new students the opportunity to pick up a free copy of Brave New World, by Aldous Huxley.
The books are special editions customised especially for the programme, which aims to give students something to talk about in their first weeks at university.
New students based in catered and self-catered halls will receive the books in their accommodation, and new students based in private accommodation will have the opportunity to pick up a copy from one of our libraries or from Blackwell’s bookshop in the Portland Building.
The Nottingham Reading Programme is supported by Impact: the Nottingham Campaign and was launched in 2015.
It’s designed to provide students with a conversational ice-breaker as they settle into a new place, encourage reading for pleasure and ultimately build a sense of community among new students by providing a shared experience.
Students will be encouraged to share their thoughts on the book, and see what others think, using the hashtag #UoNFreshers.
Later in the term, reading groups will be set up to bring students together to discuss Brave New World. We’ll be announcing the dates of the reading groups shortly.
We are inviting staff across the University to help support this initiative, by organising reading groups and encouraging students to get involved. If you’d like to host a reading group, you can find guidance on the Nottingham Reading Programme webpage.
Tags: new starters, new students, Nottingham Reading Programme, Nottingham: The Impact Campaign, NRP, reading, reading groups, welcome week
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Runners go the extra mile for Life Cycle
September 19th, 2017
Runners from the University of Nottingham — including staff, students, alumni, friends and members of the community — will take part in the Robin Hood Mini, Half and Full Marathon this weekend to raise money for the Children’s Brain Tumour Research Centre.
Over the last few months the University has been busy recruiting runners to join its marathon teams and raise money for the Centre — this year’s chosen Impact Campaign charity.
The team had set out to look for runners of all abilities to sign up for the challenge in an attempt to hit the marathon fundraising target of £40,000. So far, over 200 personal fundraising pages have been set up by members of the University’s ‘UoN 500 Runs the Robin Hood’ team.
The Robin Hood Marathon has been held in Nottingham every year since 1981, and last year saw more than 10,000 people take part in the three races combined.
This year’s edition of the popular annual marathon will take place on Sunday 24 September. Starting and finishing from Victoria Embankment, the runners of the full 26-mile route will take in some of Nottingham’s most historic and scenic sights, including Nottingham Castle, Wollaton Park, the National Water Sports Centre and University Park Campus.
Pro-Vice-Chancellor for the Faculty of Science, Professor Kevin Shakesheff, who organised the team and the Robin Hood Marathon fundraising campaign, says:
“It’s fantastic that so many staff, students, alumni and friends of the University have taken up the challenge of running the Robin Hood for Life Cycle 7.
“The training organised by the staff at the David Ross Sports Village has been very popular and there has been a real community feel to the team as it has grown.”
This year, Life Cycle 7 will mark the 20th year that the Children’s Brain Tumour Research Centre has been at the forefront of leading research and the University wants to raise £500,000 to celebrate this momentous milestone.
Anybody who wishes to donate to this weekend’s runners can do so via the ‘UoN 500 Runs the Robin Hood’ JustGiving pages.
The overall Life Cycle 7 fundraising page can be found here.
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Universitas 21 welcomes proposals for project funding
September 18th, 2017
Universitas 21 is offering up to US$ 40,000 (around £30,500) in funding to support initiatives that will have a positive impact on staff and/or students within its network.
Proposals are welcomed for projects, initiatives and events that would be held in 2018, to align with the 21st anniversary of Universitas 21 — the leading global network of research-intensive universities from 16 different countries, working together to promote global citizenship and innovation through research-inspired teaching and learning, student mobility, connecting staff and students and wider advocacy for internationalisation.
Proposals are welcomed from both staff and students. All academics, professional services staff and students within U21 institutions will be able to bid for a share of the fund, with U21 looking to support as broad a range of projects as possible.
As a general guide, it is anticipated that the maximum funding allocated for any individual bid will be $5,000 (around £3,800) however larger amounts will be considered — particularly if the proposal demonstrated wide institutional cooperation and impacts on staff/students from more than one U21 member.
To be considered for funding, a project must demonstrate that it:
- promotes the value and benefits of Internationalisation
- offers a unique opportunity to enrich the staff and student experience within the University of Nottingham
- will positively raise the profile of U21 — projects that have an impact on individuals from more than one member will be preferred
- can be badged in some way to recognise and celebrate U21@21
- would not otherwise happen (this fund is not intended to provide substitute funding)
Please note: Student projects require a member of staff to act as an advocate who can oversee the projects funding and expenditure. Students must also provide proof that a member of staff has authorised the proposal by submitting a cover note from their advocate with their proposal.
This is a great opportunity to celebrate U21’s 21st anniversary by demonstrating the value that U21 offers staff and students by making a difference to their day-to-day experience.
U21 will also use the opportunity to celebrate the success of the network and increase its profile within member institutions and the wider international Higher Education community as a whole. All applicants will be asked to deliver a short report on their project, if possible a short video, which will be included in communications surrounding U21@21 and may be shared online via the website and social media.
If you would like to apply for funding, please download a Funding Application Form from the Universitas 21 website. Ideas should be submitted to Gail Armistead in the Office of Global Engagement by Tuesday 31 October for consideration to be included in the Nottingham-nominated projects.
All projects which are successful at this first stage will then be submitted to Universitas 21 by the UoN Office of Global Engagement with senior leader support. Overall successful applicatants will be informed by the end of November.
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Changes to Complaints and Conduct procedures
September 13th, 2017
There will be a number of changes to Complaints and Conduct procedures*, effective from the start of the next academic session. The changes were approved by QSC in May this year.
In summary:
- All policies and procedures will use the term ‘supporter’ to describe the person who accompanies a student to meeting, hearings etc. The pool from which the supporter can be drawn will be limited to: SU Education Adviser (or equivalent at UNNC/UMNC), fellow student, member of staff, Union representative (eg BMA, RCN)
- Statements have been included in procedures to define the role of the supporter
- A new Communications with Third Parties policy will be introduced. (Please click here to view the policy in PDF format)
- An Unacceptable Behaviour policy will be introduced in respect of the behaviour of students engaging with Complaints and Conduct procedures. (Please click here to view the policy in PDF format).
*Academic Appeals, Academic Misconduct, Student Complaints, Code of Discipline, Fitness to Practice
If you know of a colleague who would find this information useful, please do cascade this information to them.
If you have any queries, please contact Rachel Newnham, Complaints and Conduct Manager.
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