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Can you help stop the tinnitus ringing?
February 18th, 2015
Tinnitus (ringing, hissing or buzzing sounds in your ear or head) affects one in 10 adults in the UK.
Are you one of them?
QUIET-1 are pioneering the development of a new drug to treat tinnitus. They are looking for healthy volunteers who have had tinnitus for 6 to 18 months to take part in a 10-week clinical study to see if this might be effective.
You will be reimbursed for giving up your time and any reasonable travel expenses.
To find out more, please contact the Nottingham Hearing Research Biomedical Unit reception: 0115 823 2839
Tags: hearing, money, QUIET-1, take part, tinnitus, trial
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University Staff Oscars
February 16th, 2015
Do you know a University Staff member who has gone above and beyond to enhance the student experience? Do you study in the best School or Department?
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.
We anticipate that this year will be bigger and better with even more nominations coming from all corners of the University and sincerely look forward to sharing the excitement of the awards ceremony with all those who are successful.
If you know someone who you would like to nominate then please go to our website:
Tags: education, learning, nominate, oscar, staff, Staff Oscar, Students' Union, support, teaching, tutor
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Work recommences on Nottingham’s ‘green lab’
February 11th, 2015
Following the fire at the GlaxoSmithKline Carbon Neutral Laboratory for Sustainable Chemistry in September, we are pleased to say that our contractors have now restarted work on the site.
The rebuilding work is based on the same design principles as before and aesthetically, the laboratory will be no different from the original design.
It is our continuing commitment to deliver a carbon neutral laboratory that defines building methods and operating protocols for a more sustainable future. By using the same team to do this, we will be able to deliver the project in the shortest time and to the highest specification.
Following the publication of the report by Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service last month, we were extremely satisfied with the findings and observations surrounding the cause of the fire. The report went into detail as to how our contractor, Morgan Sindall, followed all the guidelines and health and safety requirements during the build and we are confident this will continue as we progress with the rebuild.
We are now looking to the future and are committed to proceeding with our vision of building the world’s first truly green lab.
The anticipated completion date for the building will be summer 2016.
Tags: Chemistry, fire, GSK, GSK Carbon Neutral Laboratory for Sustainable Chemistry, Jubilee Campus, sustainability
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Join the Research Showcase 2015
February 11th, 2015
The Graduate School’s annual Research Showcase gives University of Nottingham postgraduate students and staff the chance to share their research with new audiences and tell the world about their work.
What happens at the showcase?
Fifty researchers will be selected to present their posters at this high profile event. If selected, you will spend the day talking to people about your work in a way that they can understand. The showcase is open to all, including members of the public. Non-academic judges from the University, guests from external organisations and members of the public will choose the winners.
Why enter?
Entering the showcase will give you the chance to:
- gain confidence in communicating your research
- develop effective communication and presentation skills
- network with other researchers and build your profile
- win one of six awards – the top prize is £200
Eligibility
Entries are invited from postgraduate research students (MRES, Mphil, Doctoral students) and level 4 research-only staff.
How to enter
Submit a press release outlining your work and why it is of interest to the wider community to the Graduate School before Sunday 29 March. If you have no experience, don’t worry – we are running a press release training session on 12 March 2015.
If you are shortlisted, you will be asked to prepare a poster for the showcase. We offer a dedicated workshop to help you design your poster and even cover the printing costs.
Also featuring an an introduction from Professor Jerry Roberts, Assistant Pro-Vice-Chancellor Research, and a keynote speech from Timandra Harkness, writer and performer.
Full details are available on the Graduate School website.
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Widening Participation – Small Grants Scheme
February 10th, 2015
Academic schools and departments can bid for up to £3,000 to facilitate outreach projects with widening participation aims.
Funds can be used for a range of one-off or on-going initiatives, including delivering outreach activities in primary or secondary schools, or targeting potential students from a widening participation background to attend events on campus.
For an application form and bidding guidance please contact Lisa Owen. This bidding round closes at 5pm, Monday 9 March.
Tags: community, funding, initiative, outreach, project, Widening Participation
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International/EU student scholarships for 2015
February 10th, 2015
University staff may want to take note of the prestigious international scholarships on offer to reward applications from outstanding international and European Union students.
In 2015, we are offering a wide range of scholarships as part of a number of different schemes, including:
- over 250 masters scholarships for students from a wide range of countries worldwide
- 105 Developing Solutions Masters Scholarships for postgraduate masters students from Africa and the developing countries of the Commonwealth in key subject areas relating to environment, food, health and technology
- over 100 research scholarships for students entering extended research degree courses
- over 50 high achiever prizes for outstanding international undergraduate students from selected schools and colleges
For details of the awards available, eligibility and application closing dates, see our scholarships webpages.
Tags: EU, international, International Office, masters, postgraduate, scholarships
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Win £1,000 for your business idea at Venturefest East Midlands
February 10th, 2015
Venturefest East Midlands beings together entrepreneurs and investors in a unique, free event designed to spark innovation.
Taking place on Tuesday 14 April at East Midlands Conference Centre, Venturefest provides the chance to hear from top entrepreneurs such as Simon Woodroffe, founder of Yo Sushi, and to meet with world-class businesses.
Students and staff with business ideas also have the chance to win up to £1,000 for their business ideas in the Next Generation competition.
To find out more about these opportunities and to register for Venturefest East Midlands, please visit the Venturefest website.
Tags: business, Business Engagement and Innovation Services, East Midlands Conference Centre, entrepreneurship, Venturefest
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Works on Jubilee Campus
February 5th, 2015
From Monday 23 to Friday 27 February, Nottingham City Council will put up the pre-cast retaining wall for the Crown Island widening works.
The car park area adjacent to Melton Hall will be closed for the duration of the works. Security will cone off the area over the weekend Saturday 21 to Sunday 22 February.
No delivery vehicles will park outside the site area, and access for emergency vehicles and dustbin lorries will be maintained.
It is expected that this will be the only large scale closure to facilitate these works. For more information, visit the works affecting the University webpage.
Tags: car, car park, Crown Island, Jubilee Campus, Melton Hall, parking, road works, works
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Free Microsoft Office for staff and students
February 4th, 2015
All students and permanent staff across UK campuses can now download Microsoft Office completely free of charge for up to five devices – saving up to £390 on the Microsoft retail price.
Find out how to get Office Professional 2013 on the IT Services website.
Tags: computer, facilities, free, IT, IT Services, Microsoft Office, technology
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Recruitment of five Faculty Pro-Vice-Chancellors
February 4th, 2015
The University is recruiting five Faculty Pro-Vice-Chancellors.
These new roles arise from the University’s Global Strategy 2020, which sets a bold and challenging agenda for the next five years and beyond. Central to the delivery of this strategy is a new leadership structure for the University’s academic activity in the UK, with the creation of five Faculty Pro-Vice-Chancellors (for Arts, Engineering, Medicine and Health Sciences, Science and Social Sciences).
As members of the University Executive Board, the PVCs will provide executive leadership to each Faculty and will be integral to the strategic management and success of the University. Accountable for overall performance of their faculty, they will align the ambitions and aspirations of their colleagues with those of the other faculties and in support of the University’s vision, goals and strategy.
The PVCs will have an outstanding record of academic achievement with international standing. As leaders, they will already have experience in academic units of significant size and scope, and in working as an effective member of a high performing team. They will be expected to represent the University nationally and internationally.
Internal applications are welcome. For further information or to discuss the role, please contact Perrett Laver through their website quoting the appropriate reference number:
Faculty of Arts (Ref: 1921)
Faculty of Engineering (Ref: 1922)
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (Ref: 1923)
Faculty of Science (Ref: 1924)
Faculty of Social Sciences (Ref: 1925)
Please note that Perrett Laver will not proactively approach colleagues within The University of Nottingham, but would be delighted to discuss the appointment with those who are interested in submitting an application.
The deadline for applications is midday (GMT) on Thursday 5 March. Formal interviews will take place at the University during the weeks commencing Monday 20 April and Monday 27 April.
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