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Inspired by a lazy Fresher

Did you make a #CareersPledge at one of the roadshow events hosted by Eleanor and Ben? Thanks to Student Intern Liam Ross for filming and editing this video.

The ‘Pink Hoodie’ Clan

We’ve been pretty busy since our last blog. We spent Wednesday evening in the Atrium on Jubilee Campus and then Thursday afternoon on the Downs. Over the last 4 days we’ve had conversations with over 750 of you. It’s been great to meet you all and find out more about what you’re doing to improve …

We’re moving house. SB is amazing!

We loved our day trip to Sutton Bonington yesterday as part of the #CareersPledge event. Here are a few things we learnt whilst we were there… 1. The campus is lovely which is why we’ve decided to up and move. Goodbye Lenton, hello countryside! 2. Putting on an event with balloons and big sail-like banners …

Five things we learnt…

One day down, four to go! We’re part-way through the week-long #CareersPledge event, Ben and I, as student ambassadors at the Careers and Employability Service, have organised and it’s going great! Here are five of the things we learnt… 1. Our stand-up banner acts like a sail. Tying it to a lamppost works well. 2. …

I was a lazy Fresher (part 2)

Following on from my earlier blog post ‘I was a lazy Fresher‘ A year later… so much has changed! I have a show on URN called Dance Delirium which I co-host with a friend I got a part time job through Unitemps as a Student Ambassador doing marketing work for the Careers & Employability Service I’m Marketing …

I was a lazy Fresher

I’m a second year Geography with Business student, I was a lazy first year Geography with Business student. Throughout my first year, I kept seeing loads and loads of things that I could and wanted to get involved in, but for various reasons, mainly the release of Fifa 12, I didn’t. I enjoyed life as …

Getting to know UoN… on a UCAS visit day

I remember coming to a UCAS visit day three years ago with my brother. I didn’t know anyone or know what I’d let myself in for, but it was a great opportunity to find out about the Uni and whether I really wanted to come and study here. Fast forward three years…I went to the …

Get involved to get employed

Putting on an event for first years encouraging them to ‘pledge’ to improve their employability – It can’t be that difficult… can it?! I am lucky enough to be employed as a Student Ambassador within the Careers and Employability Service. I hope you all know what that is, if not, find out now! (They’re the …

Tales of a Third Year Student: Lenton Life.

My name is David Akosim and I am currently in my 3rd year at the University of Nottingham studying English. As the Digital and social Media’ intern for the Uni’s Marketing and communications department this term I have been trusted to write a blog about my Uni experiences.  I will write several blogs over the following week …

Karnival, red noses and Fresh Meat

There are two reasons why this week is spectacular: The sun has been shining. Karnival is hosting the cast of Channel 4 series Fresh Meat at University Park on Friday night as part of their Red Nose Day fundraising tour. I’m a HUGE Fresh Meat fan so I’m a bit over-excited about seeing the residents …