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May Fest 2015: Our annual community event

Last Saturday saw the annual May Fest celebrations take place across the University Park campus. The event is an opportunity for the University to open its doors to the local community and alumni, to showcase what we do and promote higher education.  The programme of events consisted of a range of interactive activities and competitions …

Lieutenant Colonel Brian Shaw – never forgotten

He is probably one of the most famous alumni and academics ever to teach students at The University of Nottingham. Some may not recognise his name but everyone knows about the explosions, the smell and the noise. Being lectured by Chemistry Professor Lieutenant Colonel Brian Duncan Shaw was a lively affair.   A crack marksman, …