The Lakeside Literacy Project
February 15, 2013
By Clare Harvey (MA Creative Writing 2012) The unique work of the Lakeside Literacy Project brings together the University’s creative writing students and local primary school children at Lakeside’s Djanogly Art Gallery, where students run innovative writing workshops using the current exhibition as inspiration. So far this academic year four third-year students have been involved, …
Green Close – The most monitored street in the world?
February 8, 2013
By Rachel Third If you’d asked me on Monday to put my money on what would be the most closely monitored building in the world, I’d have felt pretty confident in saying the White House, or Downing Street. The constant surveillance undertaken in the interest of national security is surely unparalleled. However, after hearing Professor …
The best of Canada
January 31, 2013
Whether you are looking to book your summer holidays or a ski break, surely some insider knowledge from fellow UoN alumni is worth taking into consideration? In this three part series, guest blogger, Veronica Fynn (Public Health, 2006) has compiled her list of must see places in Canada! Starting with her top three… 1.The Canadian …
Willie Walsh – working your way up the ladder…
December 5, 2012
Willie Walsh CEO of IAG (International Airlines Group) who owns the likes of British Airways, and Iberia airlines gave an enlightening talk as part of the Business Leaders series earlier this week. Alumni, staff and current students packed the lecture hall to hear about his fascinating rise to achieve the title of CEO of the …
Wheelie Bins, Traffic Cones and Shopping Trolleys!
September 27, 2012
Melissa Wadams (Ancient History and Archaeology 2002) recalls her favourite memories of Freshers week 1999! I’ve just returned to the University, to work, ten years after I graduated. Moving back here was very exciting; it felt like I was returning to University, the chance to re-live all those endless possibilities. I had to remind …
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