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Memorial events around Nottinghamshire

11 November 2018 marks 100 years since the end of World War 1. Nottinghamshire County Council and Nottingham Lakeside Arts are hosting a series of events to commemorate the centenary of the end of the war and the sacrifice of men and women from across Nottinghamshire. Representatives from the University of Nottingham have also been …

Remembering the fallen at Sutton Bonington

Fallen soldiers will be remembered at Sutton Bonington as part of University-wide events commemorating 100 years since the end of World War I. On Sunday 11 November 2018 at 11am there will be a minute’s silence and a memorial plaque unveiled close to The Barn. The plaque shares the story of two avenues of lime …

University of Nottingham delivers development programme for CRRC

The University of Nottingham has played host to the seventh cohort of the CRRC International Talent Development Programme. CRRC is the world’s largest manufacturer of rolling stock including high-speed trains, tram systems, commuter services and locomotives.  They work with the University of Nottingham who design and deliver this programme for high-potential employees from across their …

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Surprise proposal at University Park

It was the perfect spot for a picture, back at the University where they met and with the Trent Building in the background. But when Gracia posed for a photo with her boyfriend Geraldo little did she know it was all part of a carefully orchestrated wedding proposal. The pair met when they were both …

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Nottingham graduate to present African version of CBBC

An alumnus from the University of Nottingham is set to present the BBC’s first children’s television programme for Africa. Ben Hunte will front What’s New? – a weekly programme from the BBC for 11-16-year-olds. The programme is the first BBC children’s TV programme made for the African continent. It will feature stories behind the headlines, …

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Outreach programme leaps into action to broaden young people’s horizons

Hundreds of school children across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire have had a taste of University life as part of a national week of action to encourage more young people into Higher Education (HE). Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Collaborative Outreach Programme (DANCOP) held a series of events such as film screenings, visits to the University of Oxford, and …

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Providing professional development to Lund University staff

The University of Nottingham welcomed 14 staff members from Lund University in Sweden for a one-week bespoke professional development programme. The programme, designed by the Continued Professional Development (CPD) Services team along with the Centre for English Language Education and the Office of Global Engagement, helped staff from Lund University to understand common challenges to …

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University masterclass at Indonesia’s National Education Day

The University of Nottingham has delivered a masterclass on research impact and knowledge exchange at the Indonesian Ministry for Research, Technology and Higher Education on their National Education Day. Nottingham was the only foreign university invited to share their expertise on improving research impact as well as collaboration between universities, research institutions and industry. Jason …

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University of Nottingham sells shares in Juniper Pharmaceuticals

The University of Nottingham has sold its shares in Nasdaq-listed company Juniper Pharmaceuticals Inc. realising £625,000. Juniper develops therapeutics that address unmet medical needs in women’s health. The company has a successful history in developing pharmaceutical products for commercial use, including a progesterone gel which is available in over 90 countries around the world. The …

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International accreditation for talent development with China

The University of Nottingham has been accredited as an official training partner by the Chinese government. The agreement, with China’s State Administration for Foreign Expert Affairs (SAFEA), enables the University to provide expertise and training programmes to technical and managerial professionals in China. The University is one of the first higher education institutes in the …

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