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Ingenuity16 – enterprise at Nottingham
February 1st, 2016
Ingenuity16 is the University’s £100,000 entrepreneurship competition open to all undergraduates, postgraduates, alumni and early stage researchers. Taking place between February and April 2016, the competition will move your entrepreneurial ideas towards greater success.
The competition offers entrants the opportunity to take a new idea through a variety of development events in order to submit an outline business plan and financials. The top 20 of these will be invited to a pitch in the semi-finals followed by the final pitch event for the top five. The competition will culminate in a prize ceremony in the Great Hall, Trent Building where winners will have a share of a £100,000 prize fund.
Make your submission by Wednesday 17 February. For more information and to download the form, visit the Ingenuity16 website.
Tags: business, entrepreneurship, funding, Haydn Green Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Ingenuity, money, Nottingham University Business School, prize
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Phishing emails and viruses – stay alert
January 29th, 2016
Information Services are receiving reports of email phishing attempts which at first appear to be from credible senders.
Stay aware – below are some examples of recent phishing emails you may have received:
Date: 18 Jan 2016
Subject: Re help desk/admin
From: j.p.harrison@brighton.ac.uk
Details: Advises of a mailbox upgrade which requires the recipient to click on a link (now blocked if accessed via the university network). The web page then requests personal IT account details
Advice: This is a phishing attempt therefore if you provided any IT account details, please change your password via https://itaccounts.nottingham.ac.uk immediately and contact the IT Service Desk.
Date: 20 Jan 2016
Subject: Your device is on its way
From: O2BusinessContracts@o2.com
Details: Advises the recipient that a new device is due to be sent. It does include a Word attachment.
Action: delete the email and run a Sophos anti-virus scan (UoN supplied computer) if the attachment was opened. If Sophos reports any malware, please contact the IT Service Desk.
Date: 21 Jan 2016
Subject: …
From: mkrill@gunnisonschools.net
Details: Advises incoming mail has been placed on hold and to click on a link to release the messages.
Action: this is a Phishing attempt and access has now been blocked if accessed via the university network. If you did respond and provided any personal details, please reset your password immediately via IT Accounts and contact the IT Service Desk.
Date: 28 Jan 2016
Subject: Help Desk
From: UoN email account
Details: Advises of a password expiry within 24 hours and provides a link to reset it.
Action: this is a Phishing attempt and access to the link is blocked if accessed via the university network. If you did respond and provided any personal details, please reset your password immediately via IT Accounts and contact the IT Service Desk.
For more information, visit the IT Services Status page.
Tags: computer, email, Information Services, IT, IT Network, IT Services, laptop, phishing
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Celebrate LGBT History Month 2016
January 28th, 2016
February is LGBT History Month, and The University of Nottingham is taking the opportunity to celebrate LGBT culture with the local community by hosting academic lectures, discussions, film screenings and much more.
These exciting events will run throughout the month, and almost all are both free and open to the public. Whatever your interests, there’s something for everyone.
Film, performance and expert insight
Highlights from the programme include:
- The B word? Dr Christina Richards discusses the visibility and inclusion of bisexuality, Wednesday 3 February
- Upendo – in partnership with Stella Vision, explore the LGBTQ community in Africa and issues of human rights, religion and philosophy, Saturday 6 February
- Lesbian pulp fiction: then and now with Dr Kaye Mitchell, Wednesday 10 February
- Hate crime in Nottingham and beyond – the University’s Rights and Justice Research Priority Area and Five Leaves Bookshop are joined by Rainbow Heritage, local activists and Nottinghamshire Police, Thursday 11 February
- Polari: the lost and found gay language is examined by Professor Paul Baker, Wednesday 17 February
- Discipline and punish – Dr Max Biddulph gives an insight into Foucault, BDSM and his philosophy of power, Thursday 25 February
For a full gallery of events and links to register, visit the University’s LGBT History Month blog.
Flourishing links with the community
This year’s celebrations follow a hugely successful LGBT History Month programme in February 2015, and are a collaboration between the University’s Human Resources and Professional Development departments, the LGBTQ Staff Network, and schools and departments across the institution.
As well as in venues on University of Nottingham campuses, many events will take place in popular community venues around the city, including the New Art Exchange, Nottingham Contemporary, Five Leaves Bookshop and Nottingham Writers’ Studio. By both welcoming guests onto campus and bringing events out into the community, the University hopes to make it easier than ever for the public to get involved.
Dr Max Biddulph, Chair of the University’s LGBTQ Staff Network, said: “Our programme is incredibly rich this year, both in genres and in venues and it is really encouraging to see relations between the scholars and departments in the university and our partners in the community flourishing.
“Everyone is welcome at our LGBT History Month events, so please come along to interrogate, question, philosophise… and enjoy!”
The University’s People and Culture Team added: “It is fantastic to see such an extensive events programme covering a range of topics to celebrate LGBT History Month 2016. The University of Nottingham values and benefits from the rich diversity of identities, backgrounds, experiences and talents brought by all members of our community and we very much look forward to welcoming staff, students and the wider community throughout February to these exciting and thought-provoking events.”
Keep up to date
Many of the events will be live tweeted on Twitter from @UoNresearch. Follow the account for updates.
The University of Nottingham is also marking LGBT History Month with a dedicated blog, which will regularly share news, events and comment from University staff and students. For updates throughout February, visit the blog.
Image: Rainbow flag flying over the Trent Building, University Park in May 2015 for IDAHOBIT.
Tags: community, culture, equality and diversity, events, gender, human resources, LGBT, LGBT History Month, people and culture, Professional Development, Rights and Justice, sexuality
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Positions available with the Sustainability Research Network
January 28th, 2016
Are you interested in sustainability? Do you want to gain valuable experience and transferable skills? Do you want to collaborate and engage with people from other schools across the University and expand your professional network?
The Sustainabilty Research Network (SRN) is an informal research network of students and staff at The University of Nottingham interested in sustainability, with a track record of dynamic, well-attended interdisciplinary events…
SRN is growing and restructuring and they need your help!
Make a difference and get involved by going to their meeting at 4pm, Tuesday 2 February, B7 (Conference suite), The Hemsley, University Park to learn more about these opportunities.
Develop your research network and gain or expand experience in:
- interdisciplinary collaboration
- increasing research outreach & impact
- financial management, grant capture, funding opportunities
- project management
- social media & communications
- international/multi-campus liaison
The SRN look forward to seeing you there. If you have any questions, email SRN@nottingham.ac.uk
For more information about the SRN, visit their blog or find them on Facebook and Twitter.
Image: Gabriela Gutierrez Huerter
Tags: network, networking, research, SRN, sustainability, Sustainability Research Network, take part
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Students – represent Nottingham at the U21 Conference 2016
January 25th, 2016
The twelfth annual Universitas 21 Undergraduate Research Conference takes place at the University of Tecnologico de Monterrey in Mexico from 11 July to 16 July 2016 – could you represent your university?
Universitas 21 is an international group of leading, research-intensive universities, of which The University of Nottingham is a member. The conference attracts students from a diverse range of disciplines and typically includes seminars, student presentations and social activities to promote networking and stimulate discussion. This year, the theme is ‘A global perspective on ageing societies’.
The University will send one undergraduate student from each campus (UK, China and Malaysia) to this conference. If you wish to be considered for this position, please check your suitability and availability, download and complete the application form and return to Professor Martin Luck at martin.luck@nottingham.ac.uk by Friday 26 February. Please also discuss the opportunity with your research supervisor before applying.
Selection will be based on the quality of the research to be presented, its relevance to the conference theme and your ability to act as an ambassador for the University. You must be a current student at The University of Nottingham and the research you wish to present must have been carried out while you were an undergraduate. Regarding relevance to this year’s topic, the theme of the conference can be interpreted broadly and it is up to you to explain how your research may fit with it. The successful delegate will receive a bursary of £750 from the International Office. Conference registration and accommodation costs will also be covered.
For further information, please email Professor Luck.
Image: University of Tecnologico de Monterrey, Creative Commons Monterrey
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University of Nottingham Badminton vs Surrey Smashers
January 22nd, 2016
In this National Badminton League fixture, University of Nottingham Badminton take on the Surrey Smashers on Tuesday 8 February, on Jubilee Campus.
Doors open: 5.45pm
Game start: 7.45pm
The teams are made up of professional players from both England and the rest of the world, and each match night one game will be shown live on Sky Sports, with the other matches streamed live worldwide.
For more information, visit the UoN Badminton website. Book your tickets online.
You can also follow the team and their progress on Twitter @UoN_NBL.
Tags: badminton, Chris Adcock, game, National Badminton League, sport, University of Nottingham Badminton
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Varsity Triathlon – sign up now
January 22nd, 2016
Varsity Triathlon is back! The award winning, student-run triathlon returns to University Park on Sunday 24 April.
This sprint triathlon consists of a 400m swim at the University Park Swimming Pool, a hilly 5 lap (15km) cycle on internal campus roads around University Park followed by a 5km run throughout campus, around Highfields Park Lake, and finishing on the Downs.
Sign up and raise support for Life Cycle 6 to help stop breast cancer in its tracks. Entries are now open – find out more and register.
Tags: Cancer, charity, health, Life Cycle, Life Cycle 6, sport, triathlon, Varsity Triathlon
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The University Staff Oscars are back!
January 21st, 2016
The University Staff Oscars are running for the fourth time this academic year following three very successful previous events.
With a staggering 500 nominations made last year, University of Nottingham students showcased the amazing work over 14 nominations categories from best personal tutor through to best support staff member and best use of technology to enhance learning.
Organised by the Education Network of the Students’ Union, the Staff Oscars is a student-led event. The nominations judging panel is comprised of School Education Reps and Postgraduate Education Reps, elected students who act as ‘head course reps’ for their School/Department. The process is then overseen by both the Education Officer and Postgraduate Officer, the joint figureheads of the Network.
Students are invited to nominate staff for a number of awards in four main categories – personal tutors, supervisors, teaching and university life.
Who do you think deserves an Oscar? Nominate them today
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Want to help research into driving anxiety?
January 21st, 2016
Researchers from the School of Psychology are looking for participants with full UK driver’s licences to complete an online survey into driving behaviours and their relationship with anxiety. It takes up to 30 minutes to complete, and you could win £50 in love2shop vouchers for taking part.
For further information, please contact Megan Barnard at lpxmpjon@nottingham.ac.uk. Alternatively, the link to the survey can be found online here.
Tags: car, driving, money, research, School of Psychology, study, survey, voucher, win
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Student Services APM 5 and 6 vacancies (update)
January 20th, 2016
As you may be aware, the APM levels 5 and 6 appointments within the new Student Services structure were confirmed last week along with the level 7 appointments, which were confirmed in December. The recruitment process for the remaining vacancies is now underway.
We are happy to announce that the vacant positions are open to all employees at The University of Nottingham, and the job adverts can be found on our Jobs pages under ‘Student Services’. There are a number of APM 5 and 6 vacancies and interim vacancies available in both the Student Services and the Service Development sides of the new organisation – an organisation chart can be found on the Project Transform HR Workspace (login required).
“We are pleased to be able to open the recruitment process for these vacancies to all staff across the University,” said Breda Walls, Chief Student Management Officer. “This is an opportunity to help set the direction and ways of working of the new department, ensuring we provide an excellent support service to our students and academic colleagues.”
Update (22 January 2016): An additional vacancy has now been made available. Visit The University of Nottingham Jobs pages.
Tags: 5, 6, APM, career, career progression, External Relations, GoLive 3, jobs, levels, opportunities, organisation, Project Transform, service centre, structure, student services, vacancies
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