Campus News
An appeal from Nottinghamshire Police – did you see would-be robbers in Wollaton?
November 17th, 2014
Officers are trying to trace a man, wearing a Nottingham University sweatshirt, who may have witnessed an attempted robbery in Wollaton.
Two men tried to steal cash from security guards who had arrived at the Bramcote Lane Sainsbury’s to fill up the ATM.
At just before 8am on Saturday 15 November 2014 they threatened the guards with a suspected pistol but were foiled when the guards managed to move themselves and the cash to safety. The offenders had no choice but to flee empty-handed in a grey/silver car.
No one was injured.
Detectives are particularly keen to speak to a man who was in the area at the time and may have witnessed the incident. He was white and wearing a blue Nottingham University sweatshirt.
Was this you? If so, call us.
The suspects were black, slim and in their early to mid-20s. One was about 5ft 8 ins tall and the other a little taller at about 5ft 10ins. Both were dressed in dark clothing, with hoods up and their faces covered.
Were you in the area at the time? Did you see the incident? Do the men and the car sound familiar to you?
If you have any information contact us on 101, quoting incident 257 of Saturday 15 November, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Universities Superannuation Scheme – UCU and UUK joint statement
November 14th, 2014
Following the Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) meeting held on Thursday 13 November, all information relevant to Universities Superannuation Scheme proposals is now available on the Human Resources website.
The web pages also contain the latest joint statement by UCU and UUK.
Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact your HR Business Partner.
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Vice Chancellor knighted at Buckingham Palace
November 13th, 2014
Professor Sir David Greenaway, Vice-Chancellor of The University of Nottingham, received his knighthood from Her Majesty the Queen on Tuesday 11 November.
The investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace followed the announcement of Sir David’s knighthood in the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2014.
Sir David, who received the honour in recognition of his achievements in higher education and public service, was accompanied by his wife, Susan, sons, Stuart and Dan, and daughters-in-law, Caroline and Georgina.
He said the occasion was “inspiring and humbling”, adding:
“It is an enormous privilege to lead the University and my day at Buckingham Palace is just as much an honour for Nottingham as it is for me.”
Professor Sir David Greenaway has led the University as Vice-Chancellor since 2008 and made a significant contribution on the national and international stage, both within the education sector and in broader public life.
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Meningitis alert
November 12th, 2014
The following advice is issued as a result of a confirmed case of meningitis involving a student resident at Broadgate Park.
The meningococcal bacteria lives in the nose and throat and is only passed on by prolonged intimate contact. The University has worked with local Public Health Doctors and has already identified and traced very close contacts (eg hall residents who have shared a room or kitchen with the affected person) who have been given prophylactic antibiotics. Anyone with more casual contact should be at no greater risk of catching this disease than a member of the general public and does not require treatment.
Members of the University are advised to be especially vigilant over the next few days. The important thing to know is that the disease can develop very rapidly, sometimes within a matter of hours. Early symptoms may be similar to those you get with a flu or hangover:
• feeling feverish
• vomiting
• severe headache
• stiff neck, back and joint pains
If you feel unwell, and your fever or pain symptoms are not relieved by paracetamol or aspirin, you must consult a doctor. Let a friend know you are unwell and ask them to visit you regularly.
If any of the following symtoms develop, get medical help urgently by phoning 111 (free from any phone), as early treatment saves lives:
• rash of tiny red bruises that do not fade under pressure
• severe dislike of light
• disorientation or drowsiness
If you need further information or advice, contact your GP or phone 111 or access one of the following meningitis information websites:
Meningitis Research Foundation
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December payroll deadline: Monday 8 December
November 12th, 2014
This year, the December pay day is Tuesday 23 December.
Please note that the final date for submissions to be included in the December payroll is Monday 8 December. This is the final date when submissions received by Payroll Services will be guaranteed for December pay.
You should also check with your department regarding timesheet submissions. These may have earlier deadlines to enable sign-off or data collection in the department, prior to forwarding to Payroll Services by the deadline.
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‘Being Human’: bringing Nottingham heroes and villains to life
November 11th, 2014
Famous characters and key moments from the rich history of Nottinghamshire will be brought back to life in a new public festival which starts on Saturday 15 November.
The nine-day ‘Being Human’ Festival is a series of varied and colourful events organised by the University as part of a national celebration of the arts and humanities.
Experts on outlaws, machine breakers and Luddites, and our rebel writers DH Lawrence and Alan Sillitoe, will be giving an extensive programme of walks and talks, exhibitions and plays focusing on the topics of ‘subversion and rebellion’ in the history of the city of Nottingham. The events will showcase the city and county’s place in the world and how its cultural impact has sent ripples across the globe.
Dean of the University’s Faculty of Arts, Professor Stephen Mumford said: “This Festival is a terrific contribution to Nottingham’s bid to become a UNESCO City of Literature as it celebrates our literary heritage within the region’s tradition of rebellion. From medieval storytelling of Robin Hood to the works of Lawrence and Sillitoe, the programme offers an insight into our city’s capacity as a creative centre.”
From Saturday 15 November, an extensive calendar of free and ticketed public events is on offer including a light show depicting the burning of Nottingham Castle, a play about the Luddite revolution set in the very court room where the Luddites were tried and the UK’s first ever live 24 hour Twitter presentation of Alan Sillitoe’s film script for Saturday Night and Sunday Morning. Members of the public can join in by tweeting interactively with the characters of the famous book and film in this unique event called Being Arthur.
The Being Human Festival also includes a guided walk retracing the 1831 Reform Riots in Nottingham, DH Lawrence tours in Eastwood and a panel talk with academic experts and creative writers on the traditions of the outlaw and storytelling looking at the case of Robin Hood.
Dr Christina Lee from the School of English said: “Robin Hood, although fictional, is arguably one of the most famous characters associated with Nottingham. The idea of standing up to authority and protecting those that are weaker is timeless and the popularity of the most famous of outlaws remains undiminished.”
Director of the University’s Centre for Advanced Studies in the Arts and Social Sciences, Professor Pat Thomson said: “We think the Being Human Festival will appeal to anyone who is proud to live in Nottinghamshire and curious about the colourful history of the famous characters and historical events that have been born here. We are delighted to have this chance to bring our research in the arts and humanities to life in this unique way. The events we’ve organised explore the mythical and real characters and moments in history which many people have heard of but don’t necessarily know much about, in their own home city and county.”
The Festival concludes with the screening of We Are Many at Broadway Cinema in Nottingham — when film-maker Amir Amirani will give a talk about his documentary about the anti-Iraq war demonstrations of 2003.
Calendar of events
Click here for a full list of events
More information
Full details on the Festival, including how to sign up for ticketed events are available on the Being Human website.
The Festival in Nottinghamshire, ‘Heroes and Villains: Subversion and Rebellion in Nottinghamshire’ is part of ‘Being Human’, the UK’s first national festival of the humanities, led by the School of Advanced Study, University of London, in partnership with the Arts and Humanities Research Council and the British Academy.
The University of Nottingham would like to thank its local partners, Broadway Nottingham, Theatre Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham Writers’ Studio, Nottingham Contemporary, D.H. Lawrence Heritage, eXcaVate community theatre and events, People’s Histreh and thinkamigo DIGITAL.
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Dearing Awards 2015: nominations open!
November 10th, 2014
The Dearing Awards recognise a wide range of staff contributions to enhancing the learning environment. Each year twenty awards will be made to teaching staff and ten to staff from other areas, e.g. technical or support staff. Awards may be made to individuals or to teams.
For full details on who is eligible, and to see the criteria used by the judges, please visit the website.
What do I need to do if I want to nominate someone?
To nominate someone for a Dearing award, please complete a nomination form on our website and email it to molly.fleischer@nottingham.ac.uk by Monday 24 November. The form asks you to explain your reasons for nominating this person in up to 250 words.
Your nomination will be acknowledged by the administrator and nothing further will be required of you.
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Calling all gamers
November 6th, 2014
Smoking in video game cut scenes — can you help?
Do you play video or computer games and record your cut scenes? Do you make them publicly-available on YouTube, or other video-sharing sites? If so you could contribute to our research at The UK Centre for Alcohol and Tobacco Studies (UKCTAS) here at UoN. We are researching alcohol and tobacco content in the bestselling video games of 2012/13. We will donate £5 to Cancer Research UK for each full set of video cut scenes that are donated to our repository — up to a total donation of £500!
For more information and to take part, please take a look at our survey:
www.survey.bris.ac.uk/nottingham/cutscenemaster/
If you have played and recorded cut scenes from the following games, we want to hear from you!
- 007 Legends
- Aliens: Colonial Marines
- Assassin’s Creed Iii
- Assassin’s Creed Iv: Black Flag
- Batman: Arkham City
- Batman: Arkham City. Game Of The Year Ed
- Batman: Arkham Origins
- Battlefield 3
- Bioshock Infinite
- Borderlands 2
- Call Of Duty: Black Ops
- Call Of Duty: Black Ops Ii
- Call Of Duty: Modern Warefare 3
- Darksiders II
- Dead Island Goty Edition
- Dishonored
- Far Cry 3
- Grand Theft Auto Episodes: Liberty City
- Grand Theft Auto Iv
- Grand Theft Auto V
- Hitman Absolution
- Mass Effect 3
- Max Payne 3
- Metal Gear Solid Hd Collection
- Metro: Last Night
- Payday 2
- Prototype 2
- Rage
- Red Dead Redemption: Game Of The Year Edit
- Saints Row Iv
- Saints Row: The Third
- Skate 3
- Sleeping Dogs
- Sniper Elite V2
- Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2
- Splinter Cell: Blacklist
- Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier
- Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception
We really hope you can help support our important research by donating your cut scenes — thanks a million.
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May Fest 2015 – how will you get involved?
November 5th, 2014
Following the huge success and growing popularity of May Fest over the past six years, the event has now become a firm annual event in the University’s calendar and attracts around 6,000 visitors.
Would you, or your school or department, like to hold an activity at the 2015 May Fest? Email communityday@nottingham.ac.uk to let us know and play your part in welcoming our local community onto campus. The date for the event next year is Saturday 9 May 2015.
If you have any questions, the main contact is Clare Anderton – please get in touch if you have any other queries you would like to discuss.
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Students in the Academic Community summit
November 5th, 2014
This second education summit, hosted jointly by the Students’ Union and the University, provides an opportunity for discussions and engagement on topics including assessment and feedback, peer-mentoring (supporting student transitions) and postgraduates in the academic community.
With sessions facilitated by students, the summit aims to provide an opportunity for discussions and engagement along the following themes:
- Assessment
- Transition
- Students in the Academic Community
The event takes place 12-5pm on Monday 24 November, at the National College for Teaching and Leadership, Jubilee Campus.
Places are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. Please visit our website for further details and registration for the event.
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