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University Staff Oscars 2017 – the results
February 28th, 2017
This year marks the sixth year of the University Staff Oscars – an awards ceremony that recognises staff at The University of Nottingham who have had a significant impact on the student experience. The results are now in.
A student-led event organised by the Education Network of the Students’ Union, the awards include categories for Personal Tutors, Supervisors, Teaching and University Life. Each category has a number of sub-categories, and a winner and runner-up have now been selected for each sub-category.
Visit the Students’ Union website for a full list of winners and runners-up.
The awards ceremony will be taking place on Tuesday 4 April.
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Modern Slavery Policy and Podcast
February 28th, 2017
The University is committed to ensuring that there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in its supply chains or in any part of its business.
The University’s Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy reflects its commitment to acting ethically and with integrity in all its business relationships and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking is not taking place anywhere in its supply chains.
You can access the podcast here.
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Record nominations for Nottingham in Student Nursing Times Awards
February 27th, 2017
Staff and students in the School of Health Sciences are celebrating the largest number of nominations they have ever received in the prestigious Student Nursing Times Awards.
The awards are the ‘Oscars’ of the nursing education world and recognise excellence in nursing and midwifery teaching and learning across the UK. The School has received 20 finalist nominations across 12 different categories – double the number of any other university. The list includes a record 12 students.
Dean and Head of School, Professor Joanne Lymn, said: ”I am so proud of the achievements of students and staff that are being recognised by these awards. I think this shows that the school really is a place which nurtures and develops excellence at all levels. The future of nursing and midwifery is alive and well.”
Among the nominees invited to the awards ceremony in London in April is lecturer in mental health, Dr Charley Baker. Dr Baker was shortlisted after being nominated by her students. Professor Lymn said: “Charley is an exceptional lecturer. She teaches some very sensitive and emotive areas of the curriculum which can be challenging for students but she does it with compassion and empathy. Charley is a huge asset to the School and has impacted positively on the experience of students, staff and the wider university.”
The full list of nominations can be found below:
- Educator of the Year: Dr Charley Baker
- Nurse Education Provider of the Year (post-registration): The University of Nottingham
- Nurse Education Provider of the Year (pre-registration): The University of Nottingham
- Teaching Innovation of the Year: The University of Nottingham (for the peer-led clinical skills project)
- Learner of the Year (post-registration): Isata Victoria Mandoh
- Most Inspirational Student Nurse of the Year: Sabrina Carter/Isata Mandoh
- Outstanding Contribution to Student Affairs: Thomas Kinrade/Ann Marie Wagstaff
- Student Midwife of the Year: Amanda Antcliffe/Ellen Jack/Rebecca Stone/Lauren Vicentijevic/Claire Vinter
- Student Nurse of the Year (adult): Ann Marie Wagstaff
- Student Nurse of the Year (learning disabilities): Abigail Baxter/Alicia Falcone
- Student Nurse of the Year (mental health): Sabrina Carter
- Student Experience: RAMHHE campaign (as set up by Josephine Bardi)/Pre-registration nursing programme
The winners in each category will be announced at the Student Nursing Times Awards gala dinner at the London Hilton on Park Lane, London on Thursday 27 April 2017.
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Development opportunity for our strategic leaders – deadline coming soon
February 27th, 2017
Nominations close on 3 March for the new development programme for strategic leaders at the University.
The Strategic Leaders programme is the latest leadership development programme now available through the Leadership and Management Academy. Nominations must be submitted by Friday 3 March – more information can be found on Moodle.
The Strategic Leaders programme is for those already working in a senior leadership role in the University, and are looking to further enhance their executive leadership skills.
As a leader of large teams and/or complex University-wide areas of activity, and probably reporting to a UEB member, this programme is a great opportunity to stretch leadership skills and thinking. It will support in identifying and building on current strengths as well as work on areas for development in the context of the global higher education environment which we are working in.
The programme will provide the opportunity to review the current higher education operating environment, including the cultural context, as well as national and international factors that are shaping the changing nature of the sector. Dealing with volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity are becoming ever more critical to leadership within the University so this programme will explore this, providing practical guidance in current and potentially future roles.
This programme is being launched as part of the wider Leadership and Management Academy, which has been established to develop existing and future leaders at all levels, across all job families, providing a comprehensive range of learning and development activities.
If this isn’t the programme for you, or you’re after help right now, find out about our other programmes, or access our catalogue of learning resources for leaders by visiting the LMA Hub.
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Record medal haul at BUCS championships
February 24th, 2017
The British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) National Championships took place from Friday 17 – Sunday 19 February and students at The University of Nottingham brought home record results.
Over 300 UoN students made their way to Sheffield over the weekend to compete in nine different sports, including badminton, judo and athletics.
The highlights include:
- gold, silver and bronze medals in badminton
- silver and bronze medals in karate
- bronze medals in judo
- a gold medal in trampoline
- a bronze medal in athletics
Alex Perry, Assistant Direct of Sport, says, “We’ve invested significantly in elite sport here at The University of Nottingham, including a brand new High Performance Zone and Sports Injury Clinic at the David Ross Sports Village, and it’s fantastic to see so many top performances from our student athletes.
“I’d like to add a huge thank you to the coaches and UoN Sport staff who also travelled to Sheffield to support our competing athletes. All our students were incredibly well prepared and supported throughout the competition and this was critical to their performance success.”
For more information, including a comprehensive list of results highlights, visit the sport website.
View a photo gallery of the event.
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Funding streams available for collaborative projects
February 24th, 2017
There are a number of funding streams currently available for collaborative projects between The University of Nottingham and The University of Birmingham.
Information about the following funding streams can be found below:
The Education Partnership Fund (EPF)
The Education Partnership Fund (EPF) is a dedicated stream of funding to support learning and teaching projects, and has been made available for the first time in 2017.
The EPF is designed to support a small number of projects that investigate challenges faced by both universities, and lead to the development of innovative, evidence-based practices that support student learning. The universities welcome bids from any aspect of educational enhancement, however, would particularly encourage bids that address one or more of the following priority topics: Transformation not Transition, and Assessment and Feedback. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 22 March.
The Strategic Collaboration Fund
The Strategic Collaboration Fund is designed to support research and professional service collaborative ventures between the two universities. The fund is comprised of two streams: Creativity (for initial engagements) and Accelerator (for forging substantive activities). The closing date for applications is Wednesday 5 April.
The Birmingham/Nottingham/FAPESP Call for Research Proposals
The Birmingham/Nottingham/FAPESP Call for Research Proposals is also still open, with an application deadline of Monday 20 March.
More details on all of these funds can be found on the partnership website.
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[updated 27 Feb] Ingenuity Centre closed due to Storm Doris
February 23rd, 2017
[update – Friday 27 Feb]: The Ingenuity Centre and adjacent footpath are now open.
The Ingenuity Centre on Jubilee Campus has been temporarily closed and cordoned off due to Storm Doris. Also closed off is the cycle/footpath that runs adjacent to the building across the Jubilee Campus grounds.
The Ingenuity Centre is building 19 on the Jubilee Campus Map and the footpath is just to the south of this.
The area will be cordoned off for the rest of the day and Security will reassess the situation in the morning.
More information will be shared as it becomes available.
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Free Spanish online course
February 23rd, 2017
Spain and Latin America: Transatlantic Crossings is a Nottingham Open Online Course (NOOC).
Whether you are an expert Spanish speaker or a beginner and you are interested in knowing more about the social, historical and political dimensions that link Spain and Latin America, this is an informative and entertaining flexible online course which provides a 4-week introduction to the culture and language of the Spanish-speaking transatlantic world.
You will be able to choose the level of language proficiency that best suits you while engaging in conversations about the Conquest, Independence as well as Contemporary Spain and Latin America.
This free course for University students and staff starts on Monday 27 February and can be accessed through Moodle.
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Nominations for 2017’s Alumni Laureate Awards now open
February 23rd, 2017
Do you know a University of Nottingham alumnus or alumna who’s making huge strides in their chosen field? Nominations for the 2017 Alumni Laureate Awards are now open and all UoN alumni are eligible for the award. Nominations are open until Sunday 30 April.
Staff, students, alumni, former staff and members of the College of Benefactors are all able to nominate candidates in three categories:
- Recent Graduate: alumni who have graduated since 2007
- Special Excellence: in recognition of a sporting achievement, international work, contribution to the arts, contribution to the local community, or advancement of equality and diversity
- Lifetime Achievement: in recognition of special excellence over an extended period of time
Alumni/colleagues from international campuses are also eligible to make nominations for any of the above categories, as well as for UNMC Alumni of the Year or UNNC Alumni of the Year.
Nominations can be made via the alumni website, where further details can be found, including last year’s winners.
For any questions, please contact Hannah Curnock.
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