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
Student chosen for coveted scheme
A student who obtained a highly sought after award from the British Psychology Society was invited to attend its national conference. Amy Holloway, who is in her final year studying Bsc (Hons) Psychology at the University of Lincoln, was awarded a BPS Summer Research Assistantship bursary last year, for her study on the role of…Continue Reading Student chosen for coveted scheme
National recognition for talented architecture graduates
Talented Lincoln graduates are celebrating after being shortlisted for the prestigious Duke of Gloucester’s Young Achievers Scheme, which recognises exceptional young professionals within the construction industry. Angelitia Clarke who studied at the University of Lincoln’s School of Architecture and Dr Feifei Sun who is a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate, were selected as two of…Continue Reading National recognition for talented architecture graduates
Open day for entrepreneurs as Sparkhouse celebrates 10 years
The University of Lincoln’s business incubation centre, Sparkhouse, is celebrating 10 years of supporting business start-ups in the region with a free event aimed at local companies and entrepreneurs. Since it opened in 2003 on the University’s main Brayford Pool campus, Sparkhouse has helped more than 230 start-up businesses find their feet, creating more…Continue Reading Open day for entrepreneurs as Sparkhouse celebrates 10 years
Celebration of Lincoln’s engineering history
A celebration of engineering’s key role in Lincoln’s past, present and future will be the focus of a major event taking place in and around the city’s cathedral from May 25-27. A range of exhibitions, events and displays will celebrate Lincoln’s engineering heritage and highlight its present day prowess, as well as showcasing innovations…Continue Reading Celebration of Lincoln’s engineering history
Inaugural Lecture Professor Judith Allsop – 1 May
Professionalism versus state regulation? Over the past decade, UK governments and the medical profession have made progress in reforming the way medicine is regulated. This lecture will consider myths about, and definitions of the key terms used to regulate medicine and the professionals who operate within it. Drawing on recent research, Professor Allsop will look…Continue Reading Inaugural Lecture Professor Judith Allsop – 1 May
Lincoln’s artistic talent on display in free arts festival
The city of Lincoln will host a series of free exhibitions showcasing work from talented young artists as part of the Ballard Arts Festival, which takes places next month. Inspired by the novels of author J.G. Ballard, the festival invites art-lovers to visit six distinctive demonstrations by students from the University of Lincoln. The week-long…Continue Reading Lincoln’s artistic talent on display in free arts festival
University backs community arts festival
The University of Lincoln is supporting a new arts festival which will take place in venues throughout the city. Lincoln Inspired is a community-focused arts festival that is set to run from 7th to 12th May. The festival will see a range of acts, shows, music, comedy, film, theatre and events take to the stage…Continue Reading University backs community arts festival
Computer game could improve sight of visually impaired children
Visually impaired children could benefit from a revolutionary new computer game being developed by a team of neuroscientists and game designers. Academics from the University of Lincoln, UK, are working with WESC, one of the UK’s most respected specialist schools for visually impaired children, to create and evaluate a new ‘visual search rehabilitation game’. There…Continue Reading Computer game could improve sight of visually impaired children