Campus News
Year End Principles training
June 22nd, 2015
Training is available for those members of staff who have input into the year end process.
The training is available to book through Central Short Courses and will take place on Thursday 16 July, from 2.30-3.30pm at Kings Meadow Campus. There is limited availability, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Tags: Central Short Courses, course, finance, Professional Development, training, year end
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University accommodation – guaranteed for new students
June 22nd, 2015
We understand that knowing where you’re going to live at University is really important to prospective students.
That’s why we now guarantee a room in University-arranged accommodation to all new, full-time undergraduates for their first year, even if they come to us later on through Clearing and Adjustment. As long as they have an unconditional status by 31 August in the year they want to start, firmly accept their course offer from us and accept their accommodation offer by the deadline given in their offer letter, they are guaranteed a room.
Make sure you let prospective students know about this guarantee – which is valid for three years for international students (subject to a few simple terms and conditions). Visit the Accommodation website or contact the team for more information.
Tags: accommodation, Accommodation Office, fresher, guarantee, hall, staff, student
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Dr Bike at Kings’ Meadow Campus – extra session
June 19th, 2015
There will be an extra Dr Bike session at King’s Meadow Campus this month on Friday 26 June from 10am to 12pm.
Please book a slot via the Sustainability website.
Tags: bike, cycling, Dr Bike, maintenance, sustainability, transport, travel
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Winning projects at Research Showcase 2015
June 18th, 2015
Over 40 researchers presented their work at this year’s Research Showcase, with projects covering a range of topics including 3D printed noses, tsunami relief and much more.
Visit our Research Exchange blog to read about winning posters and event highlights.
Tags: competition, Graduate School, poster, project, research, Research Showcase
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Funding scheme open for applications
June 18th, 2015
The latest call for proposals under the University’s EPSRC Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) has been launched.
Proposals are invited for projects aimed at enabling or accelerating impact from any research or training that has been funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. The deadline for submissions of expressions of interest is midnight, Tuesday 14 July.
Further information can be found on the EPSRC IAA Workspace. Enquiries should be directed to tanya.mccallum@nottingham.ac.uk
Tags: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, EPSRC, funding, IAA, Impact Acceleration Account, project, research
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What is Project Transform?
June 18th, 2015
That’s a very good question.
The scope of Project Transform is absolutely huge and it can be a bit difficult to wrap your head around. In order to convey the size of the project and the things we are working on, we developed the Project Transform Vision.
Read it on our blog and watch the video for an introduction from key members of UEB.
Tags: blog, David Greenaway, Karen Cox, Project Transform, Project Transform Vision, update, Vice Chancellor, video
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Westminster Hall Debate on science and research in the UK and regional economies
June 17th, 2015
On Wednesday 24 June from 9.30am to 11am, MPs from across the House of Commons and the Minister for Universities and Science, Rt. Hon Jo Johnson MP will come together to take part in a Westminster Hall Debate on science and research in the UK and regional economies. This debate takes place ahead of the Wednesday 8 July Emergency Budget and Comprehensive Spending Review that will be announced later in the autumn.
The Debate is the result of an initiative undertaken by The University of Nottingham and The University of Oxford – in conjunction with other institutions across UK higher education and supported by bodies such as UUK, the Campaign for Science and Engineering and the Royal Society. Nottingham South MP, Lilian Greenwood submitted the first expression of interest for the topic and has helped guide the University in asking MPs from all over the UK to help secure the Debate.
Paul Blomfield, MP for Sheffield Central will kick-off the discussion on Wednesday morning – and you can follow the debate on Twitter by following our Head of Public Affairs, Alex Miles (@alextomiles) who will be live-tweeting from the Gallery.
If you are interested in the Hansard record of the debate – and in particular what was said about Nottingham – then please contact alex.miles@nottingham.ac.uk
Tags: Alex Miles, debate, higher education, House of Commons, MP, policy, politics, public affairs, research, science, UK, University of Oxford, Westminster
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Win £25 and contribute to research
June 17th, 2015
Fancy winning £25 and contributing to science research?
A PhD student in the School of Psychology is looking for native English speaking males for a reading comprehension eye-tracking study. You will read short texts on a screen, answer simple questions, and fill out a questionnaire about your perspective. The study will last one to one hour and a half, and each participant will be entered into a £25 draw.
Participants should match the following criteria:
- Males 18-38 years old
- Speak English as your first language
- No reading impairments (eg dyslexia)
Please email Christina for more information and to sign up at lpxcr4@nottingham.ac.uk
Tags: eye tracking, money, research, School of Psychology, study, take part, win
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Works affecting travel to Jubilee Campus
June 16th, 2015
Roadworks have commenced on the third junction of the Ring Road Improvement Scheme – Crown Island, the junction of Middleton Boulevard, Wollaton Road and Western Boulevard.
From now until spring 2016, construction works will take place to create additional circulating lanes to improve through-traffic, reduce traffic queues on all approaches and upgrade crossing facilities for pedestrians and cyclists.
The junction will be built in phases with carefully planned traffic management measures so that all traffic movements around the junction can be maintained for the duration of the works. However some delays and impact on travel times are expected. Traffic will be managed around the site by lane restrictions, generally timed to be off-peak and at weekends using temporary traffic signals and crossing points.
Works at Crown Island started in September 2014 to build a new retaining wall adjacent to The University of Nottingham Melton Hall site and extend the subway under Crown Island to support the new road layout. The works have affected the Jubilee Campus car park. An estimated 48 spaces have been lost, of which 18 will reopen once the works are complete. The subway is closed while works take place. Pedestrians are advised to use nearby crossings and cyclists should follow the diversion route via the surface crossings on Wollaton Road and Middleton Boulevard.
For full details of these and other works affecting travel to our campuses, visit our dedicated webpage.
Tags: car park, Jubilee Campus, parking, Ring Road, transport, travel
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Introducing… External Relations
June 16th, 2015
Message on behalf of Kerry Law, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
I wanted to take a moment to share with all of you some exciting news about the re-naming of the Marketing, Communications and Recruitment department along with a forthcoming addition to our team.
Effective immediately, MCR will be re-named External Relations. In view of the recent team expansion, we believe this name change more accurately reflects the breadth of work we do.
I am also thrilled to announce that Nottingham Lakeside Arts will be joining External Relations from 1 August 2015. This will enable us to work more closely with the Lakeside team to further build our reputation and profile. Earlier this year, the department welcomed the Market Intelligence team and Admissions in January and March respectively – read our article for more information.
Kerry Law
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
Tags: department, External Relations, Kerry Law, Marketing, Marketing Communications and Recruitment, Nottingham Lakeside Arts, staff, team
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