Nottingham graduate to present African version of CBBC
June 26, 2018
An alumnus from the University of Nottingham is set to present the BBC’s first children’s television programme for Africa. Ben Hunte will front What’s New? – a weekly programme from the BBC for 11-16-year-olds. The programme is the first BBC children’s TV programme made for the African continent. It will feature stories behind the headlines, …
World leading experts on Asia come together in new institute
June 20, 2018
The University of Nottingham has launched an Asia Research Institute, bringing together its world-leading research and expertise on Asia. The aim of the Institute is to look at the major sustainable development challenges in Asia through engagement with practitioners and partners in the region. It also aims to increase dialogue with and to make an …
No monsters, but wonders
“Here at the edge of the map there are treasures to be found, a different type of gold and silver. Here there be no monsters, but wonders.” A breathtaking film about the natural coastal waters around Scotland’s Hebridean islands, shot by a Nottingham alumnus, has left both presenters and viewers of BBC’s Springwatch captivated and enthralled. In the five-minute …
Thinking Room exhibition at Nottingham Lakeside Arts wins a World Illustration Award
June 18, 2018
Carol Adlam, artist-in-residence at Nottingham Lakeside Arts, has won the World Illustration Awards 2018 in the Research Professional Category for the exhibition Thinking Room. Thinking Room, completed during Carol’s residency from 2016-2017 — which was supported by Arts Council England Resilience Funding — places artefacts from the University of Nottingham Museum into an alternative vision …
Experts provide glimpse inside University’s most energy efficient building
Businesses and the general public were recently invited to visit the University of Nottingham to learn more about the Passivhaus concept. Over 60 attendees, including architects, construction companies, home builders and the general public, filled the boardroom of the recently completed Research Acceleration and Demonstration (RAD) building. The building was specifically chosen as a venue …
Next generation of mechanical engineers show off their designs
An off-road wheelchair, an electric superbike, a robotic physio glove, and a portable drinks fridge that can also transport live organs are among the inventive prototypes developed by 166 third-year MEng students at the Mechanical Engineering Design Showcase. The annual end-of-year event was held 11 to 13 June at University Park with all participating teams …
Outreach programme leaps into action to broaden young people’s horizons
June 8, 2018
Hundreds of school children across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire have had a taste of University life as part of a national week of action to encourage more young people into Higher Education (HE). Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Collaborative Outreach Programme (DANCOP) held a series of events such as film screenings, visits to the University of Oxford, and …
TT Zero podium finish for University of Nottingham electric superbike
June 7, 2018
The University of Nottingham electric superbike took second place in the Isle of Man TT Zero race on Wednesday 6 June, splitting the two factory Mugen bikes, a historic feat never before achieved by a university team. Daley Mathison, rider for Nottingham, secured the impressive podium finish after averaging 119.294 mph (18:58.600) the second fastest ever lap speed …
Providing professional development to Lund University staff
The University of Nottingham welcomed 14 staff members from Lund University in Sweden for a one-week bespoke professional development programme. The programme, designed by the Continued Professional Development (CPD) Services team along with the Centre for English Language Education and the Office of Global Engagement, helped staff from Lund University to understand common challenges to …
Nottingham Professor receives highest academic honour in Northern Ireland
June 1, 2018
Professor Thomas O’Loughlin from the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Nottingham has been appointed an Honorary Member of the Royal Irish Academy. The Academy has been honouring Ireland’s leading contributors to the world of learning since its establishment in 1785. Members are elected for their exceptional contribution to the sciences, …
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