Year: 2013

New treatments for prostate cancer, Multiple Sclerosis and cystic fibrosis could be developed following research being carried out into how medicinal ‘biologics’ can be delivered to diseased cells. Currently only 15 per cent of protein targets in human cancer cells can be ‘targeted therapeutically’, rendering the remaining 85 per cent of proteins out of reach…Continue Reading Tackling a large challenge for new modes of drug delivery

As part of the Library 1.5 project, we decided to make space for student artwork within the new group work area on the ground floor. Now that the extension is complete, all students are invited to enter a design competition being run by the Library, the SU and the College of Arts. If the competition goes well,…Continue Reading Library 1.5 student artwork competition

Grab a handy 10% off in Blackwell’s Library Bookshop Blackwell’s have a festive discount for students before closing for Christmas. Starting on Monday 11th November till Friday the 22nd November students will receive 10% off on all books (excluding discounted bundles). And bundles will receive 5% off. Need a textbook? You know where to go!…Continue Reading Blackwells Student Book Sale

The Trendence Graduate Barometer 2014 is a large-scale, independent piece of research into students’ views on graduate careers and recruitment. More than 23,000 students from across the UK took part in the 2013 edition. Your views provide valuable insight and decide who makes the Guardian UK 300 top graduate employers. Join in and enter the…Continue Reading Vote for the UK Guardian 300 – cash prizes up for grabs!

The event takes place on 25 November from 11am-3pm in the EMMTEC Foyer. We need to ask people to donate some items: Colourful/ nice plastic bags Paper bags (the kind with a handle, think boutique, not the kind you get your veg in) Charity bin bags A3 sized old maps Unwanted stamps and inks String/twine…Continue Reading DIY Xmas gifts event on 25 November

  Edible City is a film followed by discussion on urban growing taking place 13th November at 7pm in the Co-op Lecture Theatre. The event will launch a City Council-funded FREE Introduction to Permaculture course (open to students and staff to sign up for)….Continue Reading Edible City – 13 November

  The University of Lincoln is keen to collect feedback from all new students on a range of issues relating to application, enrolment, induction and the first weeks of your experience as a student. This is your opportunity to let us know what worked well, and help us to improve aspects of these processes in…Continue Reading Survey of new students: Your chance to win £50!

The Law Clinic is now open for the academic year and is accepting new clients from within the University Community. The Law Clinic is a pro bono initiative run by the Law School that allows Law Students to get invaluable practical experience by giving free legal advice to real clients with real legal issues. Therefore,…Continue Reading University Law Clinic – Free Legal Advice

The Find Your Feet Careers Fair is just two weeks away!! The careers fair will take place in the Engine Shed from 10am-3pm on Wednesday 20th November. With over 60 employers under one roof, it’s not an event to miss. Here are just some of the fantastic employers coming to Lincoln: Siemens HMRC PepsiCo New media…Continue Reading The Find Your Feet Careers Fair – 20 November

If you are eligible for one of the following University of Lincoln bursaries you will receive the first instalment between the 11th-14th November 2013. 2013/14 UoL Support Package (13/14 entrants only) 2013/14 UoL Access Bursary (13/14 entrants only) UoL Young Student Bursary (continuing students only) UoL Higher Access Bursary (continuing students only) UoL Access Bursary…Continue Reading University of Lincoln Bursaries