Why I chose Nottingham: Amy
August 7, 2017
As part of our round up of good news and as thousands of teenagers prepare to get their A-level results we’ve asked five current students to share their experiences of life at Nottingham. In the first of these blogs Amy Russell shares her experience of Clearing. I have just turned 21 and I am going …
Nottingham in the news: Day 1
The University of Nottingham is celebrating a summer of successes as it prepares to welcome students for the new academic year. For the next few weeks we’ll be profiling a daily story that put Nottingham in the news. We’ve got BUCS Big Wednesday for 2018 With the University’s strong reputation for sport, and having reached …
Scientific proof that dunking a biscuit improves flavour
August 3, 2017
BBC Inside The Factory recently visited the Food Sciences Flavour Laboratory on a quest to find out whether science held the answer to whether biscuits taste better when dunked in tea! Dr Ian Fisk and his special MS-Nose mass spectrometer held the answer, which was aired on the biscuit special of the show earlier this …
The Vice-Chancellor – a career in pictures
August 2, 2017
In September we say goodbye to Professor Sir David Greenaway, our Vice-Chancellor. He’ll retire on September 30 2017, having served the University for 30 years – 20 of those as a Member of its Executive Board: as Vice-Chancellor, Acting Vice-Chancellor and Pro-Vice-Chancellor. This gallery of images shows some of the many highlights of his time at …
The first female Doctor: only the first step
July 28, 2017
Dr Leora Hadas from the department of Culture, Film and Media gives us her views on the latest Dr Who casting. “The last few years have been remarkable for women in popular media – perhaps even triumphant. Amidst ongoing and intense debates about representation, Mad Max: Fury Road had combined a powerful heroine with frank …
Tackling slavery through supply chains
July 27, 2017
The University of Nottingham is partnering with the Office of the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner (IASC) on a research project to tackle modern slavery in business supply chains. The Global Slavery Index reports there to be 45.8 million slaves worldwide. Many of these slaves are in forced labour in the supply chains of businesses, working in …
Raja Zarith receives honorary degree from University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
July 26, 2017
Her Royal Highness, Raja Zarith Sofiah binti Almarhum Sultan Idris Shah, the Queen (Permaisuri) of Johor, was conferred with an honorary degree from The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus on 22 July 2017. The award was presented by Professor Sir David Greenaway, Vice Chancellor of The University of Nottingham, at the first of 10 graduation …
University pays tribute to Queen’s Medical Centre on its 40th birthday
July 24, 2017
Medical educators and researchers at the University of Nottingham are helping to celebrate 40 years of improving healthcare and medical training, on the anniversary of the opening of the Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham. In July 1964, a shortage of doctors in the UK prompted a significant announcement by Minister of Health, Anthony Barber. With …
The One Show charts the story of the Bramley apple with Professor Ted Cocking
July 19, 2017
Emeritus Professor, Ted Cocking, made his debut on The One Show last week to talk about his efforts to save the original Bramley apple tree. Professor Cocking, who recently received an honorary degree for recognition of his achievements in the field of botanical science, joined chef, Tony Singh, in the garden in Southwell, Nottinghamshire where the original tree is …
Michelin starred chef overwhelmed to receive honorary degree
July 18, 2017
Celebrations are well underway on University Park as Summer Graduation ceremonies continue to welcome hundreds of graduating students along with proud families and friends. Yesterday’s ceremony recognised honorary graduate Sat Bains, the twice Michelin starred chef, who has strong connections to the University and to the city of Nottingham. Sat is chef and patron of …
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