“The ultimate story of good versus evil” — Dr Faustus at Lakeside
May 12, 2014
Marlowe’s Dr Faustus is on at Lakeside Arts Centre’s Djanogly Theatre until Saturday 17 May. The below is taken from the Nottingham Post and you can buy your tickets online. Director Martin Berry describes his latest production Dr Faustus as “the ultimate story of good versus evil”. And so, if you’ve already seen Amazing Spider-Man 2, …
University nursing students and staff join Florence Nightingale Parade
May 8, 2014
Students and staff from The University of Nottingham’s School of Health Sciences are to join nurses, midwives and carers from across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire in a parade celebrating the life of Florence Nightingale. Raised in Derbyshire, The ‘Lady with the Lamp’ has a rich association with the county, having advised on the redevelopment of the …
Over hills and mountains: Nottingham students join Countryfile
May 6, 2014
It’s one of the most recognisable landmarks of the Lakeland Fells and could be yours for a cool £1.75 million. Blencathra mountain, also known as Saddleback because of its distinctive shape, has been owned by the Earl of Lonsdale’s family for 400 years but is now up for sale. Its rugged beauty inspired poet Samuel …
Best of the blogs: April
April 30, 2014
Best of the blogs is back with the most popular blog entries of the past month – our 10th year in China, climate change, CBEEBIES, and cash all feature below! From the Vice-Chancellor’s desk: Address at UNNC 10th Anniversary Launch The next 12 months will see a series of events in China and the UK to …
Countryfile joins Geography’s Cumbrian field trip
April 28, 2014
Geography students from the University, set against the stunning Cumbrian landscape, are to make an appearance on an upcoming episode of Countryfile, BBC One’s flagship Sunday evening show. Presenter Ellie Harrison and a film crew spent the morning with around 180 first-year undergraduates as part of the School of Geography’s annual Easter field trip to …
Asia research news 2014 now live
April 24, 2014
Asia Research News 2014 is now live and features three research projects from The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus. ResearchSEA – Asia Research News promotes news and expertise from Asia. The latest round up of the year’s top research stories includes: Page six – Natural protections for tropical fruits prolong shelf life. Page 26 – Crossing …
A year of celebrations to mark 10 years in China
April 23, 2014
The next 12 months will see a series of events in China and the UK to “celebrate the past, showcase the present and imagine the future”, as The University of Nottingham Ningbo, China (UNNC) marks its tenth anniversary. The celebrations began on Sunday 13 April with a show-stopping opening ceremony featuring a wide variety of student …
Life in space – new opportunities for research
April 22, 2014
The European Space Agency (ESA) is selecting new experiments to float in microgravity, 400 km above the planet on the International Space Station (ISS). To encourage scientists to come forward Dr Nathaniel Szewczyk an expert in molecular medicine from the School of Medicine at The University of Nottingham recorded an interview specially for the ESA to talk …
Vet student makes CBEEBIES big time
April 17, 2014
Bugs and little beasties will feature in a new TV series fronted by third year Vet School student Jess French. With TV credits such as Springwatch to her name Jess is no stranger to broadcasting but this is the first TV series of her own. ‘Minibeast Adventure with Jess’ will prove you don’t have to …
Celebrations begin to mark 10th anniversary of China campus
Celebrations have begun to mark the 10th anniversary of The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) – the first foreign independent university campus to be established in China. UNNC opened its doors to students in 2004 and was officially opened in February 2006. A series of events are planned over the next 12 months to …