My guide to starting your own business – Part 1
March 20, 2013
Written by: R L (Bob) Hall (BSc, PhD; University Of Nottingham ) Owner & MD of Top & Jeffries Limited; Co-owner & Chairman of Fuel Additive Science Technologies Limited, Shropshire, UK Are you thinking about starting your own business? I have compiled this twelve part series discussing my top- tips; pitfalls to avoid and best …
Facebook got me fired!!
March 15, 2013
I have just posted the April Masterclass on our calendar of events. Entitled “Social Media- How to get your next job or promotion”. Run by our careers office the classes have proved to be extremely popular, and I think this social media focus will also be a sell-out. We have all heard about the increasing …
Masterclass Series
March 6, 2013
By John Coffield – Alumni Relations Officer- London and the South East The Alumni Relations office runs lots of great high-profile, VIP-attended events from the Talent Roadshows that showcase various research that Impact: The Nottingham Campaign is involved in, to large receptions at the House of Lords. However, no less well-attended overall are our …
The Face Off – Vying for the most prestigious trophy of the Varsity 2013 Series
February 26, 2013
By Rachel Third On tiptoes, peeking over a sea of giant colored foam fingers to take in the staggering view of the stadium from the top tier of the National Ice Arena, I was one of a 7,000 strong crowd who turned out to chant for the two teams contesting for the 2013 Nottingham Varsity …
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 …
The Postgraduate New Theatre Company
January 25, 2013
By John Coffield (Eng Lang and Lit 2011) (MA Eng Lit 2012) The New Theatre is very much in the news at the moment where Impact: The Nottingham Campaign is concerned, being the target of a £270,000 fundraising drive to upgrade its facilities and interior to match its brand new exterior. The only completely student-run …
Celebrating the best of UoN…
January 17, 2013
An exciting opportunity to meet with fellow alumni, academics and the Vice Chancellor; hear the latest on two on-going research subjects and have your say in our Question and Answer sessions. The Talent on Tour Roadshows are kicking off this year with the Nottingham event on Tuesday 5 February 2013. These are a unique opportunity …
Nurturing Talent
January 8, 2013
David Willetts’ interview in The Independent last week discussing the idea of positive discrimination from University admissions towards white working class males has re-ignited the debate around the diversity of students attending UK Universities. As the debate continues it is recognised by most that University admissions alone cannot make the changes needed to increase the …
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