Guest Blog: 1975 -76 Alumni Reunion
September 24, 2015
Written by Mark Cleverley (Biochemistry and Chemistry, 1975) At the very start of September 2015, seven former graduates, either from 1975 or 1976, attended a get-together on campus. The programme was overseen by Genelva Meikle and Stephanie Hambling within the Alumni Relations Office, to whom we are most grateful for their enthusiastic input. Genelva had suggested …
August Alumni Fun: Life Cycle and Edinburgh Fringe
August 6, 2015
August brings into sharp focus and a furious boil everything I’ve been listening to in the late spring and summer. Henry Rollins Goodbye July and hello August! With summer holidays underway, you may be on the look …
Summer Graduation 2015
July 9, 2015
It’s the first week of Summer Graduation and the University Park campus is electric and busy with excited graduates attending awards ceremonies and celebrating becoming the Class of 2015, with their very proud parents and relatives. Due to the Sports Centre renovation, the East Midlands Conference Centre has been transformed and will be cater for …
May Fest 2015: Our annual community event
May 14, 2015
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 …
School of Chemistry Alumni Careers Dinner , March 2014
April 9, 2015
The country which is in advance of the rest of the world in chemistry will also be foremost in wealth and in general prosperity. WILLIAM RAMSAY, 1852 – 1916 On Tuesday 24 March, the School of Chemistry held a Chemistry Alumni Careers Dinner in the Senate Chamber, Trent …
Lieutenant Colonel Brian Shaw – never forgotten
March 12, 2015
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, …
For the love of Nottingham
February 12, 2015
“The University played a very special part in our lives.” It’s the most often repeated comment from a special group of Nottingham alumni who return to campus almost as a pilgrimage . . . of love. It’s hardly surprising that when young and impressionable people spend time together away from home some of them inevitably …
Happy New Year from everyone at the University!
January 8, 2015
We are now back at work, planning a series of global events for 2015 and want to share our plans for the next few months as we have some really exciting events in the diary. Internationally we have a range of events already scheduled. If you’re a UNNC graduate based in Hong Kong, then …
International Events, Autumn 2014
December 4, 2014
This autumn we’ve hosted alumni events on both sides of the globe. Here’s a round up of what’s been happening: The Vice-Chancellor hosted an alumni networking event in Hong Kong at RED Bar and Restaurant on Saturday 8 November. Over 90 alumni and current students from across all of the University’s international campuses attended, ranging …
Autumn Alumni Self-organised Reunions
November 28, 2014
Autumn is a season for reflection, making preparations for the New Year ahead. For some, a time to relax whilst being hypnotised by a roaring open fire. For others, a time to step out into the crisp air, kick the leaves and enjoy a range of Autumnal festivities. The Alumni Relations team had the pleasure …
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