Grace Dixon
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Leader in Focus: Matthew Gaskins
June 6, 2022
We have managed to already celebrate two fantastic volunteers during National Volunteer Week, but we are not done yet! Today we are going to celebrate Matthew Gaskins. He is one of the Laureus Sport for Good Volunteers. This is a fantastic programme for those who want to volunteer and have no specific sport knowledge. The …
Leader in Focus: Cameron Barrie
We are continuing the celebrations of National Volunteer Week today! Here at UoN Sport, we offer a wide variety of volunteering opportunities to ensure that there is something for everyone. You have the option to volunteer within the university and with your peers however, you can also volunteer within the local community. This provides a …
Leader In Focus: Siobhan Harrison
June 1, 2022
Today marks the start of National Volunteer Week! It is a time when we can celebrate all the amazing achievements of volunteers. Here at UoN Sport, we have an abundance of volunteers who we can congratulate for their outstanding contribution to UoN and the local community. Therefore, this week, we will be hearing from several …
Leaders in Focus: Marcus, Kathryn & Libby
May 24, 2022
Leaders In Focus This year has been a fantastic year for all of our volunteers here at UoN sport. 257 student volunteers have contributed 3202 hours over the course of this academic year. Leaders In Focus is here to celebrate volunteers from all the different programs the Leadership Academy has on offer. We have so …
Leader in Focus: Marina Symington
March 3, 2022
Once again, it has come that time in which we must celebrate the achievements of our fantastic volunteers. This month we are celebrating the hard work of Marina Symington, a volunteer who has taken part in our Sports in School program. Marina has delivered Ultimate Frisbee sessions to both primary and secondary school children. Not …
Student Volunteering Week
February 5, 2022
This week is Student Volunteering Week and the perfect opportunity to highlight our volunteers here at UoN Sport. This year, our volunteers have been amazing. Over 2000 hours of their own time has been contributed in order to help others. We are going to celebrate the wide variety of incredible achievements our volunteers have made …
Get Involved: BUCS Big Wednesday
January 20, 2022
March is coming soon and with it comes BUCS Big Wednesday. It is the biggest sporting event for all universities where 16 sports will battle it out to become BUCS champions. The University of Nottingham are extremely delighted that we are the hosts and will be welcoming the top sports teams from all over the …
Volunteer of the Month- Stephanie Judd
December 13, 2021
It is that time of the month again, where we celebrate one of our amazing volunteers and their contribution to sport. Without our volunteers, the Leadership Academy would not be able to make a positive impact on the community or even within the University itself. Volunteer of the Month This month’s volunteer is Stephanie Judd. …
Volunteer of the Month: Kate Hood
December 2, 2021
Here at the Leadership Academy, it is the volunteers and their amazing contributions that make it what it is. We would not be able to make a positive impact in the local community without them. Therefore, it is time to celebrate what these fantastic volunteers do with Volunteer of the Month! Volunteer of the Month …
Volunteer spotlight: Anya Manek
June 6, 2021
Volunteering is an incredible way to make new friends and make real differences in the local community. The are endless benefits. The best way to find these out is to hear from a volunteer and discover how volunteering can benefit you! Our Leadership Academy Ambassador Grace Dixon chatted to Anya Manek, a second year student …
