Campus News
Temporary agency staff – change in supplier
September 2nd, 2016
The University has had a change in supplier to its Master Vendor for temporary agency staff provided through TempZone.
The contract with the current supplier, Reed, ends on Friday 2 September. The new supplier is Adecco, from Saturday 3 September.
For TempZone bookings, the general booking procedure will remain the same, so please continue to contact tempzone@nottingham.ac.uk
As a reminder, all temporary recruitment agency bookings for the University need to come via TempZone and departments should not raise purchase orders themselves. Visit Workspace to find out more.
For existing agency workers, the University and Unitemps are working with Reed and Adecco to ensure that all bookings are transferred across smoothly. Please note, candidates currently in assignments should not be affected by this transition.
There will be a change to the online timesheet system. Further detailed information and instructions from Adecco will follow in due course.
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Nottingham shortlisted for University of the Year
September 2nd, 2016
The University of Nottingham has been shortlisted as Times Higher Education’s University of the Year.
Affectionately known as the Oscars of UK Higher Education, THE Awards are designed to showcase why and how institutions continue to prosper.
The University has also been shortlisted for Excellence and Innovation in the Arts – celebrating the pioneering work that is taking place in Higher Education institutions to promote the arts.
For the University of the Year submission, achievements in a year that started with a devastating fire demonstrated resilience, resolve and vision. With the GSK Carbon-Neutral Laboratory for Sustainable Chemistry now risen from the ashes and the £150m fundraising campaign behind it having reached its goal a year early, there is much to celebrate.
The award nomination highlighted that the University had recently celebrated milestones globally – with both the 15th anniversary of the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus and the 10th anniversary of the University of Nottingham Ningbo China – and locally with our 250,000th graduate.
Developments in Widening Participation also showed the University’s efforts in improving accessibility for all. Our partnership with IntoUniversity saw three Nottingham Potential Learning Centres open. This, in partnership with primary, secondary, and summer school programmes, provided more than 79,000 contact opportunities to prepare young people for Higher Education.
In research funding, it was Nottingham’s most successful year ever, with grants worth £186m.
The scope of the University’s economic impact was also highlighted. The £1.1bn a year the University contributes to the UK economy cements its place as one of the East Midlands’ most significant institutions.
Vice-Chancellor of The University of Nottingham, Professor Sir David Greenaway said: “I’m delighted we have been shortlisted for THE’s University of the Year and for Excellence and Innovation in the Arts.
“This national recognition is testament to the hard work and dedication of staff across our campuses in the UK, China and Malaysia. Despite setbacks like the GSK fire, we continue to be at the engine room of the local economy and we are committed to our global vision, to lead world-class research and enhance teaching and learning of those around us.”
A judging visit is planned for early September before the winners are announced at a gala awards evening at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London, on Thursday 24 November.
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Hopper bus timetables 2016/17
September 1st, 2016
Hopper bus timetables for 2016/17 are now available. Read about key changes and find links to the latest timetables below.
An enhanced service to Royal Derby Hospital Centre will begin from Monday 5 September, while a new route to Nottingham City Hospital will commence on Monday 12 September. Jubilee Campus and Sutton Bonington routes will operate term-time timetables from Thursday 22 September to coincide with the start of the International Welcome Programme.
Royal Derby Hospital Centre (904) – from Monday 5 September
Additional early morning journey and service extended into the evening.
Nottingham City Hospital (905) *new service* – from Monday 12 September
Term-time service running between University Park, Jubilee Campus and Nottingham City Hospital.
Jubilee Campus (903) – from Thursday 22 September
New stop on Derby Road outside Gatehouse Lodge; departure times adjusted for journeys before 9am during term-time.
King’s Meadow Campus (902) – from Thursday 22 September
New stop on Derby Road outside Gatehouse Lodge.
Sutton Bonington (901) – from Thursday 22 September
Eviton House is included as a stop in both directions; Kegworth and East Midlands Parkway stops have been withdrawn temporarily due to the closure of Station Road for railway improvements.
Find out more
For more information and to see current timetables, visit the hopper bus webpages.
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Introducing… the Jubilee Conference Centre
September 1st, 2016
The Jubilee Conference Centre has opened its doors on Jubilee Campus, providing staff and students with a new space for meetings and events.
Formerly the National College for School Leadership, the centre has been purchased by the University and is now a versatile conference centre providing facilities for between 10 and 250 delegates, including glass atriums, auditoriums and conference rooms.
The Jubilee Conference Centre is conveniently located whether you are looking to host a training day, conference or a corporate evening event. The centre offers:
- eight meeting spaces plus 250-seater auditorium
- a full hotel bar (open to visitors and guests)
- a restaurant
- 89 en-suite bedrooms
- a beautiful pontoon overlooking the lake, perfect for alfresco refreshments
- a fully-equipped mini gym
- free parking
A number of rooms will also be set aside for timetabling.
The centre is managed by De Vere Venues, who also oversee Nottingham Conferences, the East Midlands Conference Centre and the Orchard Hotel.
A new website for the Jubilee Conference Centre will be launched soon – in the meantime, you can contact the centre at jcc@deverevenues.co.uk or by phone on 0115 938 0080. You can also keep up to date via Facebook and Twitter.
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£10,000-20,000 prizes to fund antimicrobial resistance research
August 30th, 2016
Join Bridging the Gaps for events exploring antimicrobial resistance to apply for £10,000-20,000 in pump prime research funding.
If you are a University of Nottingham researcher (with or without prior knowledge of antimicrobial resistance) you are invited to attend to meet cross-disciplinary collaborators and to create novel research proposals. Each event is 10am-4pm and you must attend the event to apply for the associated prize.
- Infection control challenge day – Friday 16 September, £10,000 prize available
- Farming challenge day – Friday 23 September, £10,000 prize available
- GP and GP training challenge day – Wednesday 12 October, £10,000 prize available
- Data discovery sandpit – Thursday 20 and Thursday 27 October (afternoon only), £20,000 prize available, winners determined by attendee vote
Bridging the Gaps will be opening its final funding call for awards up to £15,000 on 17 October, closing 21 December 2016. Find out more on their website.
Further events will include workshops on novel materials, wounds (both November 2016) and drug discovery (January 2017). There will be a challenge day featuring multinational pharmaceutical companies (February 2017) and a local-SME networking event (October-December 2016).
To find out more please contact Harry Moriarty.
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George Green Library – update
August 30th, 2016
We are now reaching the exciting final stages of the George Green Library extension. Stock is currently being moved into the new building, and will be transferred by Tuesday 6 September.
The library will remain open and the books will be accessible throughout throughout the move, although there may be a short delay at times if any items need to be collected. The journals will return from offsite storage and in early September architecture books and journals will transfer in from the Hallward Library. Inevitably there will be some disruption as we move almost 5km of stock into place – Hallward and Greenfield Medical are the nearest alternative libraries if you need quiet study space during this period.
Unfortunately there have been some delays following the flood in June but we aim to have most of the building open for the start of session. The new George Green will offer a fantastic choice of study spaces for both individuals and groups, including 12 group study rooms, 20 individual study rooms and an assistive technology room. There will also be four language labs, a computer training room and an integrative learning room. There is already a silent study area on F floor reserved for postgraduates and academic staff which can be accessed by University card.
We will keep you updated over the coming weeks as we approach the full opening of George Green Library. In the meantime, you can keep up-to-date with developments at George Green Library by following @UoNLibraries on Twitter.
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More celebrations for University partner academies
August 26th, 2016
As nervous students around the country collected their GCSE results, academies sponsored by The University of Nottingham celebrated strong results.
Nottingham University Samworth Academy (NUSA) had its best ever set of GCSE results, with 52 per cent of students getting an A*-C including English and Maths. Meanwhile Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology (NUAST) celebrated its first set of GCSE results.
Read the full story on the News Room blog.
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West Entrance – outbound carriageway affected
August 26th, 2016
Grounds-keeping work will be undertaken at West Entrance from Tuesday 30 August until Thursday 1 September.
During the works, the outbound carriageway at the West Gate will be closed from approximately 8am until 3pm each day to allow space for the work, machinery and vehicles.
During the closure, the entry lane will be used as a “two way” lane with priority being given to traffic exiting off Woodside Road onto campus, and will be managed by the Security Team. Therefore, the West Entrance will remain operational, with only minor disruption.
If you have any queries, please contact David Beadle, Grounds Operations Manager, on extension 13605 or 07721 968186 or Stephen Garrod, Senior Security Officer, on extension 84630 or 07880 092711.
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Christmas Lectures – Royal Institution assistant required
August 25th, 2016
The Royal Institution (Ri) is looking for an assistant with scientific knowledge to work on this year’s Christmas lectures – Britain’s most prestigious public science lectures.
Marking 80 years of television history, since the world’s oldest science series was first broadcast in 1936, this year they celebrate the past, present and future of energy – ‘Supercharged: Fuelling the Future’.
The Ri is looking for a masters or PhD student working in the energy-related field. So, if you are thinking of a career in science communication this might be the opportunity you are waiting for – but you only have until 9am on Tuesday 30 August to apply.
Read more about the opportunity.
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Station Road bridge closure, Sutton Bonington
August 25th, 2016
From Monday 19 September 2016 to Friday 31 March 2017 Station Road will be closed to vehicles while the road bridge over the railway line is demolished and rebuilt to facilitate the electrification of the Midland Main Line Railway.
The University and Students’ Union are keen to minimise the impact of the road closure on the villages of Sutton Bonington and Kingston on Soar, so drivers are encouraged to follow the signed diversion routes wherever possible.
Access for pedestrians and cyclists
A temporary footbridge will enable pedestrians and cyclists to continue using Station Road throughout the works. The only exception to this is Saturday 12 to Monday 14 November – when the existing bridge is scheduled to be demolished.
Changes to Sutton Bonington hopper bus service
The road closure means that hopper bus journeys between Sutton Bonington and Kegworth will be unable to operate as usual. Unfortunately, it is not possible to maintain journeys to/from Kegworth and also maintain the capacity and frequency of journeys between University Park and Sutton Bonington within the existing resource allocation.
Hopper bus journeys between University Park and Sutton Bonington Campus will continue to provide intercampus connectivity, however journeys between Sutton Bonington and Kegworth will be withdrawn for the duration of the road closure – with effect from Monday 19 September. Hopper buses will not stop at East Midlands Parkway station for the duration of the road closure.
Alternatives for travelling between Kegworth and Sutton Bonington campus include:
- Skylink bus service – see Trent Barton’s website for timetables and fares
- Cycling – the University offers various options for hiring a bike. If it’s been a while since you last used your bike, you may want to take it to the Dr Bike on-site maintenance service; the service is free, but you must book in advance – dates are advertised on the University’s Sustainability Facebook and Sustainability Twitter accounts.
- Car sharing – staff can join the University’s car share scheme and students can use the Student Carshare website to search for others doing a similar journey. Both websites suggest that driver and passenger share the cost of fuel and include tools for calculating the passenger’s suggested contribution.
Further information
Further details about Network Rail’s Midland Main Line improvement programme are available from the Network Rail website.
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