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Student athletes excel in BUCS Big Wednesday

One of the biggest sporting events in the university calendar, BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) Big Wednesday, took place yesterday at the University of Nottingham and student athletes kept up the University’s fine sporting tradition. Highlights included a third consecutive Championship gold for the Men’s table tennis squad, who dominated their final winning 10-0 …

Master-brewer is honoured by the University of Nottingham in winter 2017 graduation

A former professor of the University of Nottingham, who pioneered world class research into brewing science, has received an honorary degree during this year’s winter graduation ceremonies. She was awarded the Degree of Doctor of Laws in a ceremony on Wednesday 13 December. Professor Katherine Smart, who was a previous holder of a SABMiller professorship …

Viking invasion hits the streets of Nottingham!

Vikings invaded Nottingham’s Old Market Square this weekend as they set out on their voyage to Nottingham Lakeside Arts. The Viking troupe asked the general public for directions to the University of Nottingham to visit the opening of the exclusive exhibition Viking: Rediscover the Legend, which opened to the public on Saturday 25 November 2017. …

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Raja Zarith receives honorary degree from University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus

Her Royal Highness, Raja Zarith Sofiah binti Almarhum Sultan Idris Shah, the Queen (Permaisuri) of Johor, was conferred with an honorary degree from The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus on 22 July 2017. The award was presented by Professor Sir David Greenaway, Vice Chancellor of The University of Nottingham, at the first of 10 graduation …

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Michelin starred chef overwhelmed to receive honorary degree

Celebrations are well underway on University Park as Summer Graduation ceremonies continue to welcome hundreds of graduating students along with proud families and friends. Yesterday’s ceremony recognised honorary graduate Sat Bains, the twice Michelin starred chef, who has strong connections to the University and to the city of Nottingham. Sat is chef and patron of …

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