PR Project Management: Developing Our Project
March 4, 2014
Today’s update from the PR Project Management Advantage Award module comes from Politics student, Will Padgham, who gives an overview of all the different things that need to come together and some of the initial decisions which needed to be made to start getting the project into shape. The meeting began with a discussion between …
What’s On? – March and April 2014
March 3, 2014
Today we’re delighted to share a round-up of some of the highlights of the many things that are going on in Nottingham this springtime! Event: Landscapes of Space Date: March-April, with gallery tours 1-3pm on 6th March, 27th March and 10th April Location: Djanogly Art Gallery, Lakeside Arts Centre Information: Free admission to the exhibition …
PR Project Management: Learning the Ropes of Event Planning
February 28, 2014
Today we’re delighted to welcome Talia Samuelson to the blog. Talia is one of our latest group of Advantage Award students, and they’ll be keeping us up to date with their project over the coming weeks. When browsing for my next Advantage Award module the ‘PR Project Management’ option held a particular appeal. Not only …
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 …
Love Your Stuff – And Keep It
February 11, 2014
Do you live in Lenton or Dunkirk? If so, you may well have opened your door to find one of our student ambassadors, bedecked in a bright yellow vest, on your doorstep last week. Joined by members of the police family – beat officers and Police Community Support Officers from Canning Circus Police Station – …
Accommodation Fair 2014 – 30th January
January 29, 2014
Exams are over, and thoughts inevitably start to turn to next year and the big question of where to live. Luckily, the Accommodation Office is here to help make things as easy as possible, by bringing lots of accommodation providers and community representatives together in one place. The Accommodation Fair will take place 11am to …
Sobar – Nottingham’s Exciting New Venue
January 24, 2014
From Monday 27th January 2014, the East Midlands’ first ever alcohol-free bar and restaurant will be opening up in Nottingham city centre on Friar Lane. With an extensive menu of mocktails and delicious dishes, accompanied by regular live music and events, it’s a great spot for a night out as well as being the perfect …
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 …
What’s On? – January and February 2014
January 3, 2014
The Off Campus Student Affairs team here at the University of Nottingham would like to wish all of our blog readers a very happy new year. Why not make one of your new year’s resolutions to explore more of what Nottingham has to offer while you’re studying here? Here’s a few upcoming events in the …