International Family Link: Ten Years Of Links
February 26, 2014
Today we’re delighted to welcome David Pinney to the blog to talk about his experiences over ten years of being involved in the University of Nottingham International Office’s International Family Link Scheme. You can read an introductory post here. I have enjoyed being part of the Family Link Scheme for over ten years. Each autumn …
A View From The PCC
February 20, 2014
Today on the Off Campus blog, we’re delighted to welcome the Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire, Paddy Tipping, back to the blog to reflect on what’s he’s been working on in his first year in office. Whether you’re totally new to Nottinghamshire or it’s somewhere you’ve always called home, big changes are underway to …
International Family Link
January 14, 2014
Over the coming months, we’re going to be sharing some blog posts about the University’s International Family Link scheme. Today, we’re pleased to welcome Melanie Bentham-Hill from the International Office to the blog to introduce the scheme, and to host Laura Gerarda for sharing her initial experiences. International Family Link is a well-establish scheme run …
Street Link – Framework
December 10, 2013
Today we welcome Jason Marriott to the blog. Jason works for Framework, the charity for homeless and vulnerable people, and explains what you can do to help those you see begging on the street. There is a girl sat by the cash machine. A blanket over her legs, a cup in front of her. …
Reporting Crime
October 25, 2013
Today we’re pleased to welcome DS Nick Sawdon from Nottinghamshire Police to the blog, sharing some information about contacting the police and reporting incidents, with a focus on what happens after a mobile phone is stolen. If you think you have been a victim of crime then let the Police know. We will obtain details …
Top Fire Safety Tips from Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service
May 15, 2013
Today we are delighted to welcome Guninder Nagi from Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service to the blog… My name is Guninder Nagi and I am a Risk Reduction Officer within Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service’s City Risk Reduction Team, based at Central Fire Station. Stay safe and enjoy life! Are you at risk from fire? …
Cllr Jon Collins on Students and Nottingham
May 7, 2013
We’re very pleased to welcome the leader of Nottingham City Council, Councillor Jon Collins, to the Off Campus blog today to talk about the role of students (and graduates) in the city. It’s hard to underestimate the impact students have on a city like Nottingham. Some 40,000 students across the two Universities make us the …
The Off Campus Graduate Trainee Experience
April 15, 2013
Today we’re welcoming back Zoe Baker to the blog to talk about her experience of working in Off Campus Student Affairs as a Graduate Trainee. Over to Zoe! When I was asked to write this blog, my colleagues titled it ‘Zoe Baker in the hot seat’. Although this title hasn’t stuck with them, it makes …
Student Volunteering – Sophie’s Experience
April 8, 2013
Volunteering is a great way to get involved in your local community in your time at the University of Nottingham, as well as gain some skills for your CV. Today we’re happy to welcome Sophie Little to the blog. Sophie is an active member of the Student Volunteer Centre and her blog gives a flavour …
A View From The Police and Crime Commissioner
April 3, 2013
Today, we’re pleased to welcome Paddy Tipping, the Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner, to the Off Campus Blog. Elected in November 2012, the PCC is responsible for setting priorities for the police force in Nottinghamshire, monitoring performance and setting the budget for the force. Before I took on this job, I promised to become a …
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