Month: August 2013

Not the end of the world: why Earth’s greatest mass extinction was the making of modern mammals

The ancient closest relatives of mammals – the cynodont therapsids – not only survived the greatest mass extinction of all time, 252 million years ago, but thrived in the aftermath, according to new research published today (28th August). The first mammals arose in the Triassic period, more than 225 million years ago. These early fur…Continue Reading Not the end of the world: why Earth’s greatest mass extinction was the making of modern mammals

Book names reptile expert among the world’s best

A life-long fascination with reptiles has ensured a Lincoln academic’s inclusion in a book featuring the most distinguished and internationally renowned reptile experts in the world. Dr Daniel Pincheira-Donoso, from the School of Life Sciences at the University of Lincoln, UK, has been recognised in A Life for Reptiles and Amphibians published in August 2013….Continue Reading Book names reptile expert among the world’s best

Aspiring architectural designer secures New York role with international scholarship

An aspiring architectural designer will live and work in New York City after being awarded an international scholarship to explore his own innovative research proposal. Matthew Taylor (21), who graduates this September with a first class degree from the University of Lincoln’s BA (Hons) Architecture programme, was awarded the John Roberts Travel Scholarship to support…Continue Reading Aspiring architectural designer secures New York role with international scholarship

Maths and Chemistry Schools to drive economic growth

The University of Lincoln will provide more research and development opportunities to support innovation in business by introducing its new Schools of Mathematics and Chemistry. The £6.8million investment from the Higher Education Funding Council (HEFCE) builds on the highly successful model established through the development of the Lincoln School of Engineering. It is a sign…Continue Reading Maths and Chemistry Schools to drive economic growth

Frequency Festival returns to transform Lincoln

The Frequency Festival of Digital Culture will return to Lincoln in October 2013, bringing to the city an extraordinary celebration of international arts, culture and technology. Following its successful launch in 2011, when more than 100 artists exhibited their work to a live audience of more than 32,000 people, the second Frequency festival will again…Continue Reading Frequency Festival returns to transform Lincoln

Scholarships to recognise academic excellence

The University of Lincoln has announced it will award a series of scholarships worth thousands of pounds to its highest achieving undergraduates starting degree courses this September. The Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, introduced last year to recognise outstanding academic achievement and commitment to extracurricular activities, is worth £9,000 over three years. This year the University of…Continue Reading Scholarships to recognise academic excellence