High rise success for Nottingham architects in global competition
August 20, 2014
Two University Of Nottingham students have won a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Shanghai to present their projects to the world’s key tall building architects and engineers. Alex Balchin and Matthew Humphreys, both students on the Diploma in Architecture Tall Building Design Studio, impressed experts from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat’s international annual student …
Nottingham alumnus’ first games as Commonwealth president
August 5, 2014
It seems the role of President of the Commonwealth Games Federation was always destined for His Royal Highness Prince Imran, who oversaw the first Games under his presidency in Glasgow this month. A Malaysian national, Prince Imran studied law at Nottingham, graduating in 1970. While he was here, his aptitude for sport was clear to …
The dangers of colic – Nottingham experts to appear on TV show exploring this equine illness
Experts from The University of Nottingham’s School of Veterinary Medicine and Science are to be featured on the Horse & Country channel in a programme which takes an in-depth look at common equine health issues. Professor Sarah Freeman, Professor of Veterinary Surgery, will be seen using a model of a horse’s stomach and intenstines to show presenter Jenny Rudall …
Vet School student ‘Loves Learning’
August 1, 2014
Vet School student Sophia Beeley is celebrating today after being named one of the top runners up in the Times UCAS Love Learning competition. The judges of the 2,500 video and written entries couldn’t resist the description of her first year as a Vet School student at The University of Nottingham. Sophie writes: “I have …
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17
July 18, 2014
A message from Dr Paul Greatrix, Registrar, The University of Nottingham: ‘On behalf of The University of Nottingham, I would like to offer deepest condolences to the families and friends of all the passengers and crew of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17. ‘While more details are still emerging, it is clear that this tragedy will have …
Recipe for a Lakeside Literacy Project workshop
July 16, 2014
Take a classroom of primary school pupils, a handful of University students, and a sprinkling of overworked teachers. Place in an art gallery, blend, and leave to infuse. At this stage, there is the option to add drama, drawing or storytelling games to the mix. After an hour and a half, remove from the gallery …
True grit as Will completes his 3 Peaks Challenge
July 8, 2014
Wheelchair user Will Blanche has taken on three of Britain’s highest mountains using a specially-adapted hand-bike to raise money in the fight against children’s brain tumours. Will, who has spina bifida, set himself the goal of becoming the first person to complete a Three Peaks Challenge on three wheels by climbing Ben Nevis in Scotland, …
Horse and Country TV at the Vet School
June 10, 2014
With her expertise in clinical disease in horses Associate Professor Sarah Freeman was an obvious choice for Horse and Country TV who are currently filming a three part series on essential info for horse owners and colic. Presenter Jenny Rudall and the TV crew spent Monday – all day Monday – on site at the School …
Best of the blogs: May
May 23, 2014
Student life: revision tips you may not have heard before! As the exam period is in full swing, student blogger Ollie takes us through some of his unusual tips for revision. There is method to his madness as he explains why he likes to scribble along illegibly as he reads over his work, or outlines how 10-hour long …
Top 10 place for Nottingham in national poll of student experience
May 15, 2014
The University of Nottingham has entered the top 10 in a national survey asking students to rate their higher education experience. The Times Higher Education (THE) Student Experience Survey is an annual survey based on responses from more than 14,000 full-time undergraduate students across the UK and provides an alternative picture of student satisfaction to …
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