Campus News
Information Services survey
March 30th, 2016
Information Services are designing a new website, and need your help.
Take just 5-10 minutes to complete a survey and help determine how their content should be organised, so they can make their website easier to use. Please use the appropriate link below and enter your University email address to get started:
Students who complete the survey will be entered into a competition to win an iPod Nano 16GB. The survey is open until Friday 22 April.
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Vice-Chancellor’s Medal – call for nominations
March 30th, 2016
Reminder: following on from the success of recent years, a call for nominations for the 2016 Vice-Chancellor’s Medal is underway.
The medal is awarded for exceptional achievement by staff or students. Any current member of staff or current student at any of the University’s campuses in China, Malaysia or the UK may be nominated for a Vice-Chancellor’s Medal.
Nominations are open until Friday 22 April. For more information, criteria and a nomination form, visit the Registrar’s website.
Image: Professor Sir David Greenaway, Vice-Chancellor, presents an award to PhD student Moe Elmaghrbi, one of the winners at last year’s ceremony.
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The University’s position on the upcoming EU Referendum
March 30th, 2016
On Thursday 23 June, the UK will hold a referendum on whether Britain should remain a member of the European Union.
The decision voters reach in June will have wide-ranging implications for our 7,300 staff and 30,000 students in the UK, and for the wider community we serve through our world-changing research, the talent we nurture and the economic growth we promote.
Following consideration by University Council, The University of Nottingham has set out a formal position on the upcoming referendum. Visit the website to read about this position and find useful links for staff and students around the EU Referendum.
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Joint University of Nottingham and University of Birmingham Early Career Leadership Programme
March 24th, 2016
This programme is a collaborative initiative between the Universities of Nottingham and Birmingham, providing a bespoke leadership development opportunity for up to 50 early career researchers from the two institutions. The programme is open to research-only staff.
The call for applications is now open and further details about the programme and eligibility criteria is available on the Research Staff website. Apply by 9am on Thursday 28 April.
Tags: early career leadership programme, Graduate School, Professional Development, research, University of Birmingham
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Santander offers for University staff
March 24th, 2016
As a partner University with Santander, UoN staff can benefit from a range of exclusive offers and preferential rates.
Banking:
- Switch or open our 123 current account and receive up to 3% cashback on household bills and up to 3% interest up to £20,000.00. The new personal tax allowance now means all your interest is tax-free, meaning you could earn up to £592 per year on interest alone. All for just a £5 per month fee.
- Hassle free 5* Defacto rated switching service available on all Santander current accounts.
123 World:
- Hold a 123 world product and receive our highest rates on our savings range including ISA’s.
- Receive preferential rates for personal loans. Currently as low as 3.5% on loans between £7,500-£20,000.
- Save up to £200 per month in our NEW regular saver and receive 5% interest for the year.
- Save 30% discount on your home insurance.
- Paying interest on your credit card. Receive up to 23 month interest free period with no balance transfer fee. 2 credit cards available. Terms and conditions apply.
- Like to pay your credit card off in full each month and be rewarded for spending? Our 123 credit card offers up to 3% cashback on purchases made through the card.
- Saving for your new house. Are you a first time buyer? Open a help to buy ISA to receive 4% interest from Santander and a government bonus when you decide to buy your dream home.
- Thinking of buying a new home or looking for a great deal on your mortgage? As a University of Nottingham staff member you could benefit from exclusive preferential rates through a Santander Universities branch.
Visit your dedicated university team on campus in the Portland Building, University Park for more information, open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm except Wednesdays when the branch opens at 10am until 5pm. Contact them directly on 05511482097.
You can also email your dedicated University Relationship Branch Manager: Gary Senior at gary.senior@santander.co.uk
For more information about offers available to University of Nottingham staff, visit the Human Resources website.
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Launch of WARPit reuse network
March 23rd, 2016
The three Rs are a well-known concept in waste management, but all too often we tend to concentrate on the third of these – recycle.
To help address the reuse issue the University has teamed up with WARPit to launch an online exchange system. University of Nottingham staff can use WARPit to redistribute their school’s or department’s unwanted furniture, fixtures, fittings and office equipment.
So why have we signed up to use WARPit?
- It’s easy to use
- Reduces our purchasing and disposal costs
- Increases our recycling and reuse capabilities
- Encourages increased cross-campus and interdepartmental collaboration
- Helps to reduce carbon emissions
The scheme has been running for a couple of months and we have over 100 members already. In the first two months we have seen £39,000 savings, avoided eight tonnes of waste going to landfill and saved 17 tonnes of carbon by reusing furniture and equipment.
Find out how you can join the WARPit network and start making savings.
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Professor Tom Rodden announced as EPSRC’s Deputy CEO
March 23rd, 2016
Professor Tom Rodden, School of Computer Science, has been appointed as the Deputy CEO of the EPSRC, a new position created to work alongside CEO Professor Philip Nelson.
Professor Rodden is currently Professor of Computing and Director of Research for the Faculty of Science, and will join the EPSRC on a secondment. He takes up his role from 18 April 2016 for a two-year appointment and will continue with some research commitments at the University during this time.
Tom Rodden is a Professor of Interactive Computing and Director of Research for the Faculty of Science at the University of Nottingham. His research brings together a range of human and technical disciplines, technologies and techniques to tackle the human and technical challenges involved in ubiquitous computing and the increasing use of personal data. He leads the Mixed Reality Laboratory and founded and currently co-directs the Horizon Digital Economy Research Institute. He has previously directed the EPSRC Equator IRC, a national interdisciplinary research collaboration exploring the place of digital interaction in our everyday world. He is a fellow of the British Computer Society, a Fellow of the ACM and was elected to the ACM SIGCHI Academy in 2009.
Professor Philip Nelson said: “I am delighted that Professor Rodden is joining EPSRC in this new position. His knowledge of EPSRC and his standing within the wider academic and business communities will be invaluable during the challenging period ahead.”
Professor Rodden said: “I am delighted and honoured to be joining EPSRC as Deputy CEO. I am looking forward to working closely with colleagues across the UK research community to create an environment that delivers world class research.”
For more information, visit the EPSRC website.
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Volunteering opportunity for staff
March 21st, 2016
The University works in partnership with Rural Community Action Nottinghamshire to deliver basic training on personal tablets to people over the age of 50. Four week courses are delivered on Jubilee Campus.
Staff volunteers are needed to act as tutors on our next course running from 1-2.30pm each Tuesday from 19 April to 10 May. If you are interested in knowing more please contact jill.bennett@nottingham.ac.uk
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Farewell and good luck to Professor Hai-Sui Yu
March 21st, 2016
Professor Hai-Sui Yu has announced his departure from The University of Nottingham to take up a new post as the University of Leeds’ first Pro-Vice Chancellor (International).
Professor Yu is currently Pro-Vice Chancellor (Global Engagement) and Professor of Geotechnical Engineering at The University of Nottingham, and has overall responsibility for the University’s international and global engagement strategy. Professor Yu is also Director of the Nottingham Centre for Geomechanics (NCG). Previously, he held the positions of Head of the Department of Civil Engineering and Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at the University.
In his new role at the University of Leeds, he will lead their international strategy – helping to boost Leeds’ global profile and standing, while generating research and educational opportunities with overseas partners. He will also hold the role of Professor of Geotechnical Engineering in Leeds’ Faculty of Engineering. He will take up his appointment on 1 September 2016.
Professor Yu was born and grew up in China. He studied at Imperial College, London and St Anne’s College, Oxford. He has previously served as Assistant Dean of Engineering for Research at the University of Newcastle, Australia, before taking up his posts at The University of Nottingham. His teaching and research is in the field of geomechanics and geotechnical engineering, concerned with the design of geotechnical infrastructure and mitigation of natural hazards and disasters. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering in 2011 for outstanding personal engineering achievement.
Professor Sir David Greenaway, Vice-Chancellor, said: “I would like to thank Professor Yu for his exceptional work at The University of Nottingham.
“As Pro-Vice-Chancellor Global Engagement, Professor Yu has made an outstanding contribution in representing the institution on an international stage, and has also been responsible for maintaining and extending our prestigious reputation as a global University. I wish him every success as he takes up his new position at the University of Leeds.”
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Academic promotions 2015/16
March 18th, 2016
The University has announced a number of academic promotions across all faculties, effective from 1 August 2016.
Level 5 promotions
Promotion to Assistant Professor (6)
Dr L Lo – School of Cultures, Languages & Area Studies (Language Centre)
Mr S Paterson – School of Humanities (Music)
Dr T Carter – School of Health Sciences (Nursing)
Mrs M Pearson – School of Health Sciences (Midwifery)
Dr L Coneyworth – School of Biosciences (Nutritional Sciences)
Dr A Greenhalgh-Cook – School of Geography
Promotion to Senior Research Fellow (10)
Dr X Zeng – Faculty of Engineering (Materials, Mechanics & Structures)
Dr G Caswell – School of Health Sciences (Nursing)
Dr J Roberts – School of Health Sciences (Midwifery)
Dr R Evley – School of Medicine (Clinical Neuroscience)
Dr J Grove – School of Medicine (Nottingham Digestive Diseases Centre)
Dr W Lewis – School of Chemistry
Dr G Kirkham – School of Pharmacy
Dr O Qutachi – School of Pharmacy
Dr S Kender – School of Geography
Dr W Pearce – School of Sociology & Social Policy
Level 6 and 7 promotions
Promotions to Professor (32)
Dr N Hitchcott, School of Cultures, Languages & Area Studies (French & Francophone Studies) – Professor of African Francophone Studies
Dr L Mullany, School of English – Professor of Sociolinguistics
Dr H Lovatt, School of Humanities (Classics) – Professor of Classics
Dr M Hall, Department of Architecture and Built Environment – Professor of Materials Engineering
Dr D McNally, Department of Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering – Professor of Bioengineering
Dr C Tuck, Department of Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering – Professor of Materials Engineering
Dr T Harrison, School of Medicine (Respiratory Medicine) – Professor of Asthma and Respiratory Medicine
Dr G Jenkins, School of Medicine (Respiratory Medicine) – Professor of Experimental Medicine
Dr R Khan, School of Medicine (Medical Science & Graduate Entry Medicine) – Professor of Reproductive Biology
Dr S Madhusudan, School of Medicine (Cancer & Stem Cells) – Professor of Medical Oncology
Dr S Martin, School of Medicine (Cancer & Stem Cells) – Professor of Cancer & Radiation Biology
Dr E Rakha, School of Medicine (Cancer & Stem Cells) – Professor of Breast Cancer Pathology
Dr M Bowen, School of Veterinary Medicine & Science – Professor of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Dr D Gardner, School of Veterinary Medicine & Science – Professor of Physiology
Dr T Parr, School of Biosciences (Nutritional Sciences) – Professor of Nutritional Biochemistry
Dr N Oldham, School of Chemistry – Professor of Biomolecular Mass Spectrometry
Dr R Stockman, School of Chemistry – Professor of Organic Chemistry
Dr A Crabtree, School of Computer Science – Professor of Computer Science
Dr G Adesso, School of Mathematical Sciences – Professor of Mathematical Physics
Dr H Le, School of Mathematical Sciences – Professor of Probability
Dr G Tanner, School of Mathematical Sciences – Professor of Applied Mathematics
Dr S Allen, School of Pharmacy – Professor of Pharmaceutical Biophysics
Dr S Francis, School of Physics & Astronomy – Professor of Physics
Dr H Cassaday, School of Psychology – Professor of Behavioural Neuroscience
Dr E Townsend, School of Psychology – Professor of Psychology
Dr V Anesi, School of Economics – Professor of Economics
Dr A Barr, School of Economics – Professor of Economics
Mr G Wake, School of Education – Professor of Education
Dr S Legg, School of Geography – Professor of Historical Geography
Dr I Ronen-Mevorach, School of Law – Professor of International Commercial Law
Dr S Hibbert, Nottingham University Business School – Professor of Business
Dr K Tan, Nottingham University Business School – Professor of Business
Promotions to Associate Professor (46)
Dr S Lewthwaite, School of Cultures, Languages & Area Studies (American & Canadian Studies)
Dr G Stockey, School of Cultures, Languages & Area Studies (Spanish, Portuguese & Latin American Studies)
Dr P Kirwan, School of English
Dr J Martin, School of English
Dr E Eidinow, School of Humanities (Classics)
Dr A Greenwood, School of Humanities (History)
Dr G Neher, School of Humanities (History of Art)
Dr R Gomes, Department of Chemical & Environmental Engineering
Dr K Cools, Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Dr A Wright, Faculty of Engineering, Electrical Systems & Optics
Dr R Goodridge, Department of Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering
Dr D Bowskill, School of Health Sciences (Nursing)
Dr L East, School of Health Sciences (Nursing)
Dr A Felton, School of Health Sciences (Nursing)
Dr G Stacey, School of Health Sciences (Nursing)
Dr T Bellamy, School of Life Sciences
Dr S Goodacre, School of Life Sciences
Dr F Stephens, School of Life Sciences
Dr S Conroy, School of Medicine (Medical Science & Graduate Entry Medicine)
Dr R Murray, School of Medicine (Epidemiology & Public Health)
Dr C Seedhouse, School of Medicine (Cancer & Stem Cells)
Dr S Thomas, School of Medicine (Rehabilitation & Ageing)
Dr C Allegrucci, School of Veterinary Medicine & Science
Dr K Baiker, School of Veterinary Medicine & Science
Dr J Kaler, School of Veterinary Medicine & Science
Dr C Rauch, School of Veterinary Medicine & Science
Dr R Anand-Ivell, School of Biosciences (Animal Sciences)
Dr K Millar, School of Biosciences (Animal Sciences)
Dr R Ray, School of Biosciences (Plant & Crop Sciences)
Dr K Whitehead, School of Biosciences (Nutritional Sciences)
Dr R Denton, School of Chemistry
Dr J Atkin, School of Computer Science
Dr M Brookes, School of Physics & Astronomy
Dr R Filik, School of Psychology
Dr Z Yu, School of Economics
Dr D Murphy, School of Education
Dr L Smethem, School of Education
Mrs S Sullivan, School of Education
Dr A Vasudevan, School of Geography
Dr R Hyde, School of Law
Dr R Cormac, School of Politics & International Relations
Dr C Gegout, School of Politics & International Relations
Dr C Milazzo, School of Politics & International Relations
Dr A Neundorf, School of Politics & International Relations
Dr D Stevens, School of Politics & International Relations
Dr S Raman, School of Sociology & Social Policy
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