Nottingham physicist receives medal for ‘pioneering’ work with dark energy
July 1, 2015
Dr Clare Burrage has been awarded the Maxwell medal and prize by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for outstanding contributions to the field of dark energy research. The award is presented to Dr Burrage, Royal Society University Research Fellow and proleptic lecturer in The University of Nottingham’s School of Physics and Astronomy, for her research …
Nottingham named among world’s 10 best green universities
June 26, 2015
The University of Nottingham is ranked among the 10 best green universities in the world, according to DesignCurial. Out of a survey including thousands of universities across the globe, the University was ranked 9th in the world, with the ranking taking into account green architecture, innovative green technologies and other green initiatives a university takes …
National teaching recognition for art historian
June 11, 2015
Dr Gaby Neher, Assistant Professor in the Department of History of Art is one of just 50 recipients nationally to be awarded a National Teaching Fellowship, which recognise outstanding achievement in learning and teaching in higher education. Here she talks about what teaching — and learning — mean to her and why her work to …
University academics flying high.
June 9, 2015
Latest news on research and teaching promotions at The University of Nottingham, effective from August 1st 2015 – our congratulations to everyone. Promotions to Professor (28) Dr Paul Gladston, School of Cultures, Languages & Area Studies (Cultures, Film & Media) – Professor of Contemporary Visual Cultures and Critical Theory Dr Paul Grainge, School of Cultures, Languages …
Faculty of Engineering awarded Silver Athena SWAN accreditation
April 27, 2015
The University’s Faculty of Engineering has once again been awarded silver accreditation for its commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEM subjects. The submission to the Athena SWAN panel was led by Professor Barbara Turnbull, Associate Professor in Environmental Fluid Mechanics, who said: “The faculty has taken the position that supporting and encouraging women are …
Nottingham is number one for job prospects
April 24, 2015
The University is celebrating after being named number one for job prospects at last night’s Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2015. From a poll of more than twenty thousand students across the UK, Nottingham was named the best for giving students the best employment prospects when leaving uni. Unlike other university tables, the Whatuni rankings are …
Guardian University Award for sustainability project
March 20, 2015
The University of Nottingham has won the award for best Sustainability Project at the Guardian University Awards 2015. The Helium Recovery and Recycling Initiative won the Sustainability Project award for increasing the efficiency of energy consumption at the University. At current usage rates Helium reserves are estimated to be exhausted by 2050: a potential disaster for science and …
National tour of Inside Out Of Mind gets rave reviews
February 27, 2015
The national tour of the groundbreaking play ‘Inside Out of Mind’ has received rave reviews from The Stage magazine. The Meeting Ground Theatre Company and Nottingham Lakeside Arts are currently touring Inside Out of Mind, an insightful and darkly comic play that powerfully captures the multiple realities of life on a dementia ward, to six …
Nottingham academics are shortlisted twice in national book awards
January 13, 2015
Dr Matthew Goodwin and Professor Philip Cowley are celebrating after being been shortlisted for national book awards. The political authors from the University’s School of Politics and International Relations, will be battling it out in the PADDYPOWER Political Book Awards 2015. ‘Revolt on the Right’ by Dr Goodwin is up for Political Book of the …
World-class research recognised
December 18, 2014
The University of Nottingham is a leading international institution carrying out world-class research,according to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014. Nottingham is ranked 8th in the UK on a measure of ‘research power’, which takes into account both the quality of research and the number of research-active staff who made REF returns. More than …
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