Utilising “The Grid of Life” to Build Resilience
July 10, 2024
Blog by Natalie Mack, Microbiology, Brewing and Biotechnology. On Tuesday 25th June 2024, I presented at The University of Nottingham’s online “Empowering Us All” Conference, which was open to both internal and external delegates. I was one of nine speakers on the programme and my session aimed to communicate a useful tool to help individuals …
Accessible Parking and Carers Parking on Sutton Bonington Campus
February 16, 2023
Accessible spaces There are over 20 accessible parking spots on our campus, well distributed all the way from the North to South Accommodation Blocks, and west to east from the Sport Centre to the Farm Office. A recent walkabout allowed a mapping of all these spots by standing in the ‘eye’ of the large yellow …
Jubilee Pride
June 4, 2022
Hopefully you are enjoying the Platinum Jubilee on this long luxurious (and possibly restful) weekend. With all the flags and bunting around, you may not have noticed the Union Flag flying on Sutton Bonington Campus to celebrate 70 years of the Queen’s reign. On the main flagpole at the front of campus we are also …
Being LGBTQIA+ on Placement
March 17, 2022
As part of our recent Sutton Bonington LGBTQIA+ History Month 2022 steered by Brad Hill (SVMS), we had two excellent talks from members of the Schools at SB. This blog is a modified version of some guidance and advice allied to those talks: Common Concerns Many students on SB who identify as part of the …
Understanding and embracing neurodiversity
May 19, 2021
There is no such thing as a ‘normal’ human brain, but there are general demographic commonalities which we call ‘neurotypical’. Around 10% of the human population vary from this diffuse majority and are defined as neurodivergent. Neurodivergency can include Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD/ADD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia and Dysgraphia – amongst …
LGBT+ HM
February 21, 2021
February is LGBT+ History Month and you may have noticed the rainbow flag flying at both ‘Main’ buildings on our SB and UP campuses. We have had some comments that they are flying differently (violet on top at SB and red on top at UP – see below). Flying differently‘ is very much a feature …
Biosciences BAME Tutor and BAME Staff Network
September 22, 2020
In the third of our Discussing What Matters 2020 video series, Ranjan Swarup (Biosciences BAME Tutor) introduces himself and the role. Staff readers might also like to consider joining the UoN BAME staff network: The aims of the network are to: Provide a forum for BAME staff to network and discuss issues of specific …
Discussing what matters – Biosciences LGBT+ Tutor
June 29, 2020
In the second in our Discussing What Matters 2020 video series, Jake Sallaway-Costello (recently appointed Biosciences LGBT+ Tutor) introduces himself and the role. To see the previous DWM2020 talk from 14th Feb: Max Biddulph – Inclusive HE spaces To volunteer a vlog or blog please contact Biosciences EDI If you STILL don’t know what EDI …
Be your self, your whole self.
March 18, 2020
Today (18th March) is My Whole Self Day (MHFA England) . Coincidentally, do you remember that we had a photo shoot at the Xmas meal (and after)? This was to make as many people on campus (as possible) an active part in a community poster. Be Your Self (BYS) This poster (with lots of your faces on), …
Engaging with Anxiety – by Anonymous.
March 13, 2020
Living with long-term anxiety This personal autobiography explores how local mental health support groups and counselling can help – once you take the initial step to engage with them. I have always been a worrier – or a “worry wart” as my mum used to say when I was younger. I would fixate on small things …
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