Concept house showcases fuel poverty technology
October 16, 2013
TV’s Dick Strawbridge was at The University of Nottingham this afternoon giving a key note speech to mark the official opening of the last ecohouse to open on Green Close – a ‘living lab’ of specially designed houses built to test and research different aspects of modern methods of construction and sustainable and renewable technologies. …
Dr Ron Haylock 1944 – 2013
May 10, 2013
One of The University of Nottingham’s closest friends and supporters, Dr Ron Haylock, has died aged 68. An alumnus and a major benefactor to the University, Dr Haylock enjoyed a lifelong relationship with the University after graduating in 1968 with a degree in Chemical Engineering. Dr Haylock served as a member of University Council from …
Making an impact: Why political scientists should engage with the media…
March 14, 2013
Philip Cowley, Professor of Parliamentary Government, in the Faculty of Social Sciences, looks at the the reasons why scientists should be engaging with the media…”As there are costs to dealing with the media, it’s best to understand the many benefits. Once you do, the costs seem insignificant. I’ve listed eight, in roughly decreasing order of importance. …
German order of merit
March 13, 2013
Emeritus Professor, David Haslam Childs (picture left), has been awarded the Cross of the German Order of Merit in recognition of his outstanding academic and practical work in the field of reconciliation and friendship between Germany and the United Kingdom. The German Ambassador, Georg Boomgaarden, on behalf of the German President, Joachim Gauck, made the …
The Installation of the new Chancellor of The University of Nottingham
March 12, 2013
Sir Andrew Witty is officially installed as the University of Nottingham’s seventh Chancellor
Getting to know Nottingham’s next chancellor…
March 8, 2013
Why should I go and hear Sir Andrew Witty talk? Sir Andrew Witty – CEO of GlaxoSmithKline, UoN alumnus, dad of two, keen runner – is being installed as the University’s newest Chancellor on Tuesday 12 March. He’s also giving a talk about his time at Nottingham and what his three years here meant for …
Taking shelter in Nottingham city centre
February 7, 2013
Architecture students from The University of Nottingham have constructed their pavilion built from shipping pallets in Market Square, Nottingham. The creative and sustainable way of helping us shelter from the elements is the work of 2nd year students in the Department of Architecture and Built Environment. Originally built for this year’s Ecobuild Exhibition – the world’s …
Nottingham’s Sir Andrew Witty elected into Academy of Medical Sciences
November 26, 2012
Nottingham’s Chancellor in waiting Sir Andrew Witty has been elected to the Honorary Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences. This honour is a result of Sir Andrew’s outstanding contribution to medical science, including in his role as CEO of pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline. It has been a big year for Sir Andrew after his appointment …
Team Janet’s tribute flight for Nottingham Balloon
September 11, 2012
The University of Nottingham’s hot air balloon took to the skies during the Chatsworth Country Fair this year in memory of Dr Janet Folkes who died in January after a long battle with cancer. ‘Team Janet’ – Tony Hutchby, Denise Hallett, Paul Stephenson, Chris Rigby, Holly Wilkinson, Ian Warrington (Pilot), Tom Parker, Nicci Parker, Yvonne …
16 – 22 August: The big stories
August 28, 2012
Vice-Chancellor Professor David Greenaway and his team are back in the saddle this week for Life Cycle 2. This time around their peddling from Cape Wrath, the most north-westerly point of Scotland, down to Dover on the south-east coast of England. The team is raising money for Nottingham Potential, which aims to widen access to …
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