So why should academics engage with the media?
December 3, 2014
“Sitting in your office, in glorious isolation, may well be safer and easier, but there’s a reason for that: it’s very dull.” So said Philip Cowley, Professor of Parliamentary Government and seasoned blogger, broadcaster and tweeter, at a workshop aimed at encouraging his fellow academics to share their expertise with the wider world. There may …
Tomorrow – Woman’s Hour talks to Professor Laurie Cohen
November 20, 2014
From the ’90s to now: shedding light on women’s careers Professor Laurie Cohen from the Nottingham University Business School will be on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour programme tomorrow about her new book Imagining Women’s Careers. It is the story of 17 self-employed women and their journey from the recession-hit Britain of the ’90s …
Nottingham animal welfare pioneer recognised for her work in Asia
November 19, 2014
A pioneer of animal welfare in Asia – who inspired students at The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) to record a song about the plight of moon bears – has received an honorary degree. Jill Robinson MBE received the degree of Doctor of Laws in recognition of her 29-year career working on animal welfare issues. Born in …
Women inspiring women
November 13, 2014
Did you know that in the UK only 13% of jobs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) subjects are occupied by women? And that our of all the Computer Science students in the UK, only 18% are female? On Saturday (15th Novermber), the School of Computer Science at the University, will be hosting a …
What is Hong Kong’s problem with China
November 12, 2014
The Inquiry, a new series on the BBC’s World Service, looks at the situation in Hong Kong and asks where’s the love for the motherland? Taking part in this week’s programme ‘What is Hong Kong’s problem with China‘ was Professor Steve Tsang from the School of Contemporary Chinese Studies. Talking as an ‘expert witness’ he …
Secrets of Stonehenge revealed through digital mapping
November 7, 2014
The secrets of a prehistoric monument are being revealed in an unprecedented digital mapping project involving Dr Eugene Ch’ng, from the School of Computer Science, The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC). He is part of a team working on the Stonehenge Hidden Landscapes Project that is transforming knowledge of the iconic stone monument in England. Using …
Dame Asha Khemka receives ‘Woman of the Year’ award
University Council Member, Dame Asha Khemka OBE DBE, has spoken of her immense pride at receiving a prestigious award from Prime Minister David Cameron. Dame Asha was named ‘Woman of the Year’ at the GG2 Leadership Awards 2014 on Wednesday (5 November 2014) for her outstanding work and commitment to improving and providing a fair …
Get into ‘The Conversation’
Here in the University’s press office we are encouraging more academics to get involved in writing articles for The Conversation, an independent source of news and views, sourced from the academic and research community and delivered direct to the public. As a founding partner of The Conversation UK, the University wants to generate as much support …
Bats find safe haven on University Park
October 30, 2014
Just in time for Halloween, the Grounds team have been putting up roosting boxes for the flourishing bat population at University Park. The bats are attracted to growing numbers of insects which in turn are thriving as the University encourages wildlife-rich meadow grassland. Grounds staff are putting up more bat boxes for the two most …
From Spider Lab to Spider House
Spider expert Dr Sara Goodacre from The University of Nottingham’s School of Life Sciences joined a team of experts in the BBC Four’s Spider House last night for a Halloween special. Sara, who heads up the University’s Spider Lab, helped them peer into the private life of a creature that can frighten or fascinate. If …
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