University of Lincoln – Student News

A spectacular one-day expo of free activities for inquisitive minds will be held at the University of Lincoln next week when LiGHTS returns to the city.

LiGHTS (Lincoln: Get Hold of Tech and Science) 2017 takes place on Friday 29th September.

More than 50 free activities presented by researchers from all departments in the University of Lincoln are on offer during the day, giving members of the public and school parties a chance to learn more about the cutting-edge research undertaken at the University.

Highlights include:

Understanding Evolution
Interactive detective session with a primate psychologist about Darwin, monkeys and evolution

Meet MARC
Compete in a game of rock, paper, scissors against this robotic player.

Skeletons In The Cupboard
What can we learn from human bones? Find out by examining archaeological skeletons excavated from Lincoln.

Myths And Science Of Sleep
By the age of three, we’ve become experts at sleeping, having spent 10,000 hours asleep. So why do so many people struggle to get a good night’s sleep?

The Building Blocks Of Food
Learn how to use detergent and alcohol to extract DNA from everyday food, and take home a souvenir tube of that DNA!

Science In Song
A performance by the University of Lincoln students of music, ranging from Bartok to the Beastie Boys – all inspired by technology and science.

Hundreds of people attended last year’s LiGHTS, which was one of 250 linked events held in major cities across the continent as part of The European Researchers’ Night. First staged in 2005 by the European Commission, European Researchers’ Night aims to promote careers in science and research.

LiGHTS is led by Carenza Lewis, Professor for the Public Understanding of Research at the University of Lincoln.

Staff and students at all levels are welcome to attend LiGHTS events and activities. For more information visit the LiGHTS website

The University is recruiting for Student Ambassadors to join their team for this academic year. 

The Student Ambassador role, which involves helping at open days, School visits and other events, as well as various other working opportunities, is an excellent way for students to gain work experience and earn some money while studying.

Applications from students on all levels and qualifications are welcome.

If you are interested in becoming a Student Ambassador this year, please come along to the Student Ambassador information stand in the Engine Shed today (Tuesday 19th September) or Minerva Atrium tomorrow (Wednesday 20th September).

Alternatively, you can email studentambassadors@lincoln.ac.uk for an application form.

A national property award could be in sight for a talented Architecture student at the University of Lincoln as she features in the shortlist for the 2017 Women in Property Student Awards. 

Demi McCoid, who is about to embark on her final year at the University, was selected from 12 regional finalists to represent Yorkshire and the North East in the national competition taking place next week, on Wednesday 20^th September.

Organised by the Association of Women in Property (WiP), the awards aim to recognise excellence in the property industry, encouraging up-and-coming talent and nurturing the role models of tomorrow.

By linking with universities, the awards raise awareness among students of the career options available to them. Many students go on to secure work placements as a direct result of competing in the awards, which often translate into permanent positions upon graduation.

During the regional heats, Demi was put through her paces, undergoing an interview with high-profile regional judges drawn from the property industry and higher education, before presenting her own proposal for a city bakery which allows customers to observe and engage in the process of bread-making.

Demi was nominated for the award by the Bachelor of Architecture studio team at the University of Lincoln. Barbara Griffin, Programme Leader and Senior Lecturer in the Lincoln School of Architecture and the Built Environment, said: “We are incredibly proud of Demi. She is a very diligent and passionate student who is fully dedicated to the study and practice of architecture. Her passion and energy is clear in her research and design work and in her ambition to make a difference as a woman in the industry.”

Speaking after securing her place at the 2017 national final, Demi said: “This process has given me confidence to believe in my own potential and I am beyond excited for the future. The people I’ve met so far have shared with me their positive and inspirational outlook on what it means to be a woman in property and I am grateful to be a part of this process and do what I can to be a future role model for women aspiring to a career in property.”

Demi will be joined by Sheffield Hallam University student, Lauren-Mae Crofts, at the national “Best of Best” Black Tie Awards Dinner in London.

The national winner of the 2017 Women in Property Student Awards will receive a trophy and £700 cash prize. More information about the awards is available at www.womeninproperty.org.uk/education-and-national-student-awards/national-student-awards.aspx.

Tickets for the Lincoln City vs Mansfield match (Saturday 16th September, 1pm) are now on sale from the SU reception. 

Tickets are £4 each and you can purchase up to four tickets for the game. On purchase you will be asked to provide a valid staff or student card.

Please sit in the seat allocated on your ticket, as these are specifically for our Uni Imps Stand – Friends and Family.

These tickets are not for resale, anyone found doing so will be excluded from the scheme in the future.

If you require any further information please contact Rosie Damarell rdamarell@lincoln.ac.uk