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Archive Series 2012
April 16th, 2012
Madeleine Burt
Date: Saturday 21 April to Sunday 27 May
Venue: Angear Visitors Centre/Wallner Gallery, Lakeside Arts Centre,
University Park
Admission: Free
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Gimson Road
April 16th, 2012
Georgina Wrench
Date: Saturday 21 April to Sunday 27 May
Venue: Wallner Gallery, Lakeside Arts Centre, University Park
Admission: Free
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Edward Burra
April 16th, 2012
Date: Saturday 3 March to Sunday 27 May
Venue: Djanogly Art Gallery, Lakeside Arts Centre, University Park
Admission: Free
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Craft showcase: Suet Yi Yip
April 16th, 2012
Date: Until Monday 30 April
Venue: Djanogly Art Gallery, Lakeside Arts Centre, University Park
Admission: Free
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DH Lawrence and Biography
April 16th, 2012
Dr Andrew Harrison, director of the University’s DH Lawrence Research Centre and exhibition co-curator
Date: Thursday 10 May
Time: 1pm to 2pm
Venue: Weston Gallery, Lakeside Arts Centre, University Park
Admission: Free
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The future of drug discovery: new partnerships, collaborations and approaches
April 16th, 2012
Sir Andrew Witty, Chief Executive at GlaxoSmithKline
Date: Thursday 26 April
Time: 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Venue: A09, Engineering and Science Learning Centre, University Park
Admission: Free but spaces are limited. To register, email: events@nottingham.ac.uk with ‘Andrew Witty lecture’ in the subject field
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May Fest 2012
April 16th, 2012
Saturday 19 May at University Park, NG7 2QL. Admission is free.
The 4th annual community open day takes place at The University of Nottingham on Saturday 19 May this year, with even more to see and do than ever before.
Last year’s event drew thousands of people, despite the early morning rain. Fun, interactive activities for all ages will be taking place across Schools and Faculties at University Park, and at Lakeside Arts Centre. Please visit: www.nottingham.ac.uk/mayfest, telephone: 0115 846 7155 or email: mayfest@nottingham.ac.uk and follow on Twitter: #mayfest
Edward Burra
April 16th, 2012
Saturday 3 March to Sunday 27 May 2012 at Djanogly Art Gallery, Lakeside Arts Centre, University Park. The gallery is open 11am-4pm, Monday to Saturday, and noon-4pm, Sundays and bank holidays. Admission is free.
This is the first major exhibition of Edward Burra’s work for more than 25 years, and offers the opportunity to reassess one of the most individual and celebrated British artists of the 20th century.
Edward Burra The Harbour 1947 (detail) reproduced with the kind permission of Pallant House Gallery (on loan from a private collection)
©Estate of Edward Burra c/o Lefevre Fine Art Ltd.
May Fest 2012… bigger and better
April 16th, 2012
The University is to throw open its doors to the public for its 4th community open day — May Fest 2012.
Now becoming a regular fixture on the East Midlands’ events calendar, this day of hands-on fun for all draws visitors from across the country — students and staff, past and present, and their families and people living around the University.
If you’ve ever asked the question: “Why does..?” then May Fest 2012 is for you. Our students and academics will take part in interactive activities and will hold topical debates on political and social issues.
Last year’s visitors had a taste of physics… with some liquid nitrogen strawberry-flavoured ice cream. They made smoothies harnessing their own energy by riding an exercise bike, and they oohed and aahed as scientists demonstrated (loudly!) how thunder and lightning happens. There will be sporting activities, community projects and art projects, plus the chance to try your hand at being a vet.
And the good thing is, it’s all free. If the weather is good, why not bring along a picnic and enjoy the University’s extensive landscaped gardens? Youngsters can run off some energy on the newly refurbished Highfields Play Park.
Visitors can explore science labs and chat with academics about the world-leading research being carried out on their doorstep.
The University is a major employer in the region and visitors will be able to find out about job and study opportunities through jobs and adult learning stalls.
The community open day runs from 11am to 5.30pm on Saturday 19 May at University Park. Most activities are in or around the Portland Building, with a campus hopper bus available to transport visitors to events.
May Fest 2012 also aims to encourage former students and staff to return to the University to recognise the part they’ve played in its past — and can continue to play in its future.
May Fest 2012 is organised by the University’s Corporate Events team, in conjunction with the Community Partnerships (CP) team. CP, who were behind the launch of the community open day, develop relationships with the local community, from schools and businesses to civic bodies and the public.
For more details, visit: www.nottingham.ac.uk/mayfest or email: mayfest@nottingham.ac.uk or follow it on Twitter nearer the time #mayfest.
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Professor sticks his oar in
April 16th, 2012
Hurtling along the Thames in the dead of night is not everyone’s idea of a good time. But that’s exactly what Professor Kevin Shakesheff is doing to raise money for Children’s Brain Tumour Research (CBTR).
Kevin, 42, will be kayaking non-stop for 125 miles from Devizes to Westminster Bridge — the longest continuous kayak race in the world — to raise funds for CBTR
Joining Kevin in his challenge is fellow alumnus David Bache, who he met while studying Pharmacy in the late 1980s. And until 10 months ago, neither of them had stepped foot in a kayak. The pair are now kayaking more than 80 miles a week ahead of the Easter weekend event – and mainly at night.
Kevin said: “We’re worried about the night time. Not only is the kayak wobbly, but at night it is difficult to balance because you can’t see the water and you lose your natural balance because you’re unable to see the horizon.
“There have been lots of bad experiences while training, particularly falling in when it is absolutely freezing cold. We’ve had quite a mild winter but there were times in January and February when the canal got really close to freezing over – and we fell in a lot.”
The course includes 78 portages where the kayakers have to carry their vessels for a total of 13 miles – in addition to the 125-mile course. The challenge dates back over 60 years, involves hundreds of kayakers and canoeists, and should take around 24 hours to complete.
Every year around 450 children in the UK are diagnosed with a brain tumour and survival rates are among the lowest in Europe. The Children’s Brain Tumour Research Centre works to improve diagnosis and treatment, as well as raising awareness of brain tumours.
Kevin said: “Because David and I are pharmacists, we wanted to do something that’s in part based on drug treatment. We have a fantastic clinical and research centre at the QMC doing work that’s leading to better drug treatment, major clinical trials, research for diagnosis, and treatment of brain tumours – and we wanted to support that.
“As an alum, I am always keen to help the University – particularly in this area where donations can have an immediate effect on clinical trials and new therapies.”
Children’s Brain Tumour Research is a key priority of Nottingham: The Impact Campaign, which is the biggest ever fundraising initiative to deliver the University’s vision to change lives, tackle global issues and shape the future.
The intrepid kayakers have set up a just giving page for donations at: http://www.justgiving.com/Kayak4CBTR.
Tags: Children’s Brain Tumour Research, David Bache, Nottingham: The Impact Campaign, Professor Kevin Shakesheff, The Children’s Brain Tumour Research Centre
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