Month: September 2014

Summary of the business and decisions from the Board of Governors’ meetings on 1 May, 5 June and 4 July 2014. The Board of Governors met on 1 May, 5 June and 4 July 2014. The following is a summary of business considered and decisions made at the meetings: The Vice Chancellor briefed the Board…Continue Reading Summary from the Board of Governors’ meetings

Calling everyone who loves to sing, Siren Voices starts in October SIREN VOICES – Lincoln’s NEW community choir for all. Hosted by the University of Lincoln, this is the choir for you whether you are an experienced singer, or simply want to find your voice. From Bach to the Beatles, unison to harmony, a capella…Continue Reading Fancy a good sing-song?

Here’s the burning question – why aren’t England, Wales and Northern Ireland also getting that same say? For months – years really – we’ve been hearing arguments from both camps on the benefits and pitfalls of an independent Scotland. My family is a Border family which through generations has straddled the Tweed, which is why…Continue Reading Scottish Referendum: Why don’t we all get a vote?

  Astronomer Royal, Professor Lord Martin Rees of Ludlow, is one of the world’s most respected cosmologists and astrophysicists, and he will visit the University of Lincoln later this month to explore the mysteries of our galaxy in a free public lecture. Regularly referred to as Britain’s “top scientist”, Lord Rees was formerly President of…Continue Reading Astronomer Royal invites Lincoln audience to explore galaxies

University of Lincoln student Brian Gillingham,College of Social Science, is conducting research into payday loan companies as part of a new UROS study. There is a prize draw for those who choose to participate in interviews after the survey and a prize draw with a first prize of £35 and second prize of £15. To take…Continue Reading UROS study into lending

A Twitter-reactive garden could provide a prototype for the future development of ‘smart’ buildings that can adapt to our emotional state. The structure has been created by academics from the University of Lincoln, UK, taking its inspiration from the University’s Digital Capabilities garden, which won Gold at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2013. The STAN…Continue Reading Social media garden is first step in creating emotional buildings

The University of Lincoln (Environment Team), in association with Transition Lincoln, will be hosting a series of talks and films with an environmental theme this coming year. All films are FREE and will be shown in the Cargill Lecture Theatre in the Minerva Building (previously known as the Main Admin Building). The films as a chance for…Continue Reading Free Environmental Film Season

The Think Tank Cafe is open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 3pm and serves Grumpy Mule coffee made by our baristas, Maria and Penny. There are also a range of sandwiches, salads, Panini, cold drinks, smoothies, cakes and crisps available. From Monday, you can collect a loyalty card for hot drinks and get the 10th…Continue Reading Think Tank Café opens

For more information, please contact Rachel Lawson via rlawson@lincoln.ac.uk  …Continue Reading Brass Band to appear at the University

The University of Lincoln Students’ Union Islamic Society have teamed up with the British Heart Foundation to raise money for the charity. A huge range of events will take place for students in the coming weeks, just click on the posters attached to this message to find out more. Look out for Heartie and Elmo, who…Continue Reading Red September Charity Event this week