International award for educational technology project
December 18, 2017
A University of Nottingham project which has developed digital learning tools to help educate healthcare students, professionals and the public has picked up an international award in the ‘Oscars’ of the educational technology world. The Health E-Learning and Media (HELM) team is based in the School of Health Sciences and aims to provide expertise and …
Nottingham’s green labs win big at industry awards
April 30, 2017
The GSK Carbon Neutral Laboratories for Sustainable Chemistry (CNL) have been named ‘Project of the Year’ at the RICS Awards 2017, East Midlands. The iconic building, which was officially opened in February this year by GSK Chief Executive Sir Andrew Witty, was awarded the ‘Design through Innovation Award’ as well as scooping ‘Project of the …
Chris Jagger scoops top award for Long-Term Contribution to University
April 12, 2017
Chris Jagger, Chief Estates and Facilities Officer at the University, has won the Association of University Directors of Estates’ (AUDE) Chair’s Award for Long Term Contribution. The award celebrates Chris’ long-term achievements benefiting the higher education estates and facilities management community. The 2017 AUDE Awards took place on 11 April at Manchester Metropolitan University. Each …
Nottingham is number one for job prospects
April 24, 2015
The University is celebrating after being named number one for job prospects at last night’s Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2015. From a poll of more than twenty thousand students across the UK, Nottingham was named the best for giving students the best employment prospects when leaving uni. Unlike other university tables, the Whatuni rankings are …
Guardian University Award for sustainability project
March 20, 2015
The University of Nottingham has won the award for best Sustainability Project at the Guardian University Awards 2015. The Helium Recovery and Recycling Initiative won the Sustainability Project award for increasing the efficiency of energy consumption at the University. At current usage rates Helium reserves are estimated to be exhausted by 2050: a potential disaster for science and …
Green Gown Awards: Nottingham highly commended for its sustainability drive
November 8, 2012
The University was highly commended in the Learning and Skills category of this year’s Green Gown Awards for the Nottingham Advantage Award: sustainability grand challenge. The concept of the challenge surrounds equipping students and staff with an improved knowledge of sustainability to help them understand the impact of their values and actions. The Green Gown Awards …
Enjoy your meal — it’s sustainable!
July 3, 2012
Karen Knight, Commercial Business Manager in Commercial Services, outlines why the University’s commitment to bringing sustainably sourced produce to your plate is attracting recognition. Here at The University of Nottingham we hope that our continued passion for providing high quality produce is reflected on your plate whenever you are enjoying a meal at one …
4-10 May: The big stories this week
May 11, 2012
This week’s round-up includes new of how the University’s athletes did at British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) VISA Outdoor Athletics Championships at the new Olympic Stadium. There’s also a rundown of the very best from this year’s May Fest programme which is happening on Saturday 19 May. As well as that, there’s news of …
University’s Periodic Table of Videos beats out big boys for top internet award
May 4, 2012
The Webby Awards are billed as the internet’s Oscars – they are about as prestigious as it gets. And the University’s Periodic Table of Videos has punched above its weight to bag the award in the reality online film category, over the stiffest of competition. The videos series, which has hundreds of thousands of hits …