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The University will welcome more than 1,200 potential students and guests on campus today to attend the final Open Day of 2014.
Open Days are a chance for potential applicants to explore all that the University and the city of Lincoln has to offer.
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A new exhibition inspired by the Lincoln AtoZ street map opens to the public from 20th December at The Collection in Lincoln.
Lincoln AtoZ: The Exhibition is the culmination of a two-year project in which radio host Paul Tyler and producer Jonny Haw visited 52 randomly selected grid squares from the Lincoln AtoZ street map, on a mission to explore each grid and make a radio programme about each one.
Paul Tyler said: “Lincoln AtoZ is all about taking the time to explore our city and noticing the little details and nooks and crannies we usually pass by. The grid squares were chosen at random by members of the public, so we had no control over where we ended up. Whether it was a busy city street or a completely empty field, we had to somehow make a radio programme about each and every one.”
As the series, broadcast on East Midlands Radio Station of the Year Siren FM, comes to an end, they have put together a collection of works by local artists inspired by the AtoZ concept. The exhibition includes works by photographers Rob Rickels, Kate Tyler and Julian Clune, artists Phil Martin, James Relf, Philip Clarke and Rosie Ablewhite. The centrepiece of the exhibition is an installation by Paul Tyler featuring objects collected from each grid square over the past two years.
The exhibition is open to the public from 20th December in the Courtyard Gallery at The Collection, and continues through to 24th January. Entry is free.
You can find out more about Lincoln AtoZ, and listen to all 52 programmes online, at www.lincolnatoz.co.uk
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‘A Celebration of Christmas’ in music and readings is being presented by Siren Voices – The University of Lincoln Community Choir and the Silverwood Quintet.
You’re warmly invited to enjoy our concert in the University Atrium (Minerva Building) on Thursday 18th December.
Please arrive no later than 6.45pm as the event will be broadcast live on Siren FM 107.3 at 7pm.
Please stay for a festive reception of mince pies and mulled wine afterwards.
Book your free place by emailing numbers (no restrictions) to christmas@sirenonline.co.uk
Happy Christmas from everyone at Siren FM
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Visit Lincoln are delighted to bring you the best things happening in the city this week.
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For more about what to do, where to eat & drink and where to stay in Lincoln, go to www.visitlincoln.com.
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TV’s Gadget Show host and author Jason Bradbury is to become a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Lincoln, UK, teaching students on the Computer Science and Product Design programmes.
The self-confessed technology addict will lend his experience and industry insight to one of the project modules on both courses which require final year students to put their learning into practice by tackling a challenging problem relevant to society.
Details of the projects are currently being kept under wraps, but Dr John Murray, Principal Lecturer in Lincoln’s School of Computer Science, said: “The students are in for a real challenge that they will find hugely rewarding and exciting.”
The University of Lincoln is an award-winning institution, recognised by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for its development of innovative approaches to learning.
Jason Bradbury said: “I’m confident that the course modules I created with the academic team at the University of Lincoln will ignite the passion and ingenuity of the students. Having spent some time in the incredible facilities at Lincoln and met several of the students, I fully expect to see some truly innovative results coming out of these two first modules. Watch this space!”
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Earn £10 by testing a smartphone app for half an hour, and participating in a brief interview. Research project in the School of Computer Science.
We are looking for participants for a research study based in the School of Computer Science.
All you need to do is try out a new smartphone app for half an hour, and then participate in a short interview. In return, we will give you a £10 Amazon voucher!
Using the app will involve moving around the campus area, and we’ll provide a phone for you to use.
Contact: John Shearer : jshearer@lincoln.ac.uk or Patrick Dickinson: pdickinson@lincoln.ac.uk
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The University of Lincoln has been ranked among the top five universities in the UK for the proportion of students who can enjoy a cost-free stroll into campus.
More than three quarters (77%) of Lincoln’s students walk to university each day. By contrast, for students in other areas of the country the cost of travel can be as much £15.10 per week in London and £12.50 per week in Brighton. The average cost of weekly travel for students nationwide is £6.50.
Earlier this month, the University of Lincoln received a Green Award – the highest level of accreditation from the nationwide Investors in the Environment (iiE) scheme – in recognition of its commitment to reducing environmental impact.
Dan Clayton, Environment and Sustainability Manager at the University of Lincoln, said: “At the University of Lincoln, we have implemented a comprehensive Travel Plan which focuses on delivering efficient travel for our staff and students and supports sustainable transport options and active travel, such as cycling and walking. Our campus Master Plan is also designed to ensure the Brayford Pool campus is accessible to all, offers a welcoming environment and forms an integral part of the city centre.”
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The annual Housing Fayre will take place on 2 December from 10am to 3pm in the Engine Shed.
We have brought all of our approved landlords and purpose built accommodation together in one place for you. They will be here to talk to you about housing and show you some properties if you’re interested.
If you are not ready to rent somewhere yet you can find out plenty of information and gain some valuable contacts while you figure things out. The main message of the SU campaign is Wait To Rent so don’t feel pressured into signing anything you don’t want to!
Olivia, the Vice President Welfare & Community, has put together two very informative booklets for you. One contains all the legal rights and responsibilities you and your landlord are accountable for. You can find these in the SU Reception opposite the Library.
There is more information and access to our booklets online at www.lincolnsu.com/support/housing
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The Atrium Catering unit (Minerva Building) now includes a new snack counter. Pop along and try items like:
•Jacket Potato with Hot Filling of the Day
•Noodle Dish
•Potato Dog
•Veggie Spring Roll
•Burgers
•Pizza
•Pasties
•Sausage Rolls
Buy any snack item from this counter and take up the offer of chips and beans for £1.00!
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On Wednesday 26 November, the University will host the Find Your Feet careers fair from 10:30am to 3pm in the Engine Shed.
More than 60 employers will attend the day, offering a wide variety of opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Attending a graduate fair is one of the best ways to start planning your career.
Support will be available concerning graduate careers, volunteering opportunities and a CV clinic.
To view a list of employers attending, please click here. For more information, visit http://uolcareers.co.uk/fyf/.
