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Charnwood University of the Third Age – photography visit

Malcolm Coulton, Photography Group Leader from Charnwood U3A, got in touch earlier this year to ask if they could spend a morning taking pictures on Jubilee Campus. He said: “We are Charnwood University of the Third Age , a national organisation for retired  people  to continue learning. Charnwood has nearly 1000 members and operates some 80 different …

Best of the blogs 3-9 March

Student life at the University of Nottingham As part of a series of videos documenting all aspects of Undergraduate student life at Nottingham, first year Zoology student James Smith created this video – some of the key things a first year could look forward to doing when they come to University. The video has done …

Olympian Bryan Steel to raise aspirations at May Fest

From overweight troublemaker with learning difficulties to Olympic glory on two wheels – it’s been quite a journey for Beeston boy Bryan Steel. That’s why he is using his position as one of life’s high achievers to inspire others to find that thing – whatever it is – they are really good at. And, as …

Building success: 90 years at Highfields

The 14 June is a very important date in the history of The University of Nottingham. That’s because on this date 90 years ago, the foundation stone was laid at the University’s Highfields site. And the rest, as they say, is history. The stone was laid by Viscount Haldane following the generous donation of the …