Year: 2014

UROS study into lending

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

Social media garden is first step in creating emotional buildings

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

Free Environmental Film Season

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

Think Tank Café opens

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

Free Jazz at the LPAC announced

LPAC will host some of the best jazz music in Lincolnshire this term, and it is free to attend! The Lincoln Performing Arts Centre (LPAC) hosts the regular free “Commuter Jazz” session every Friday from 5pm to 7pm, Visit Lincoln Jazz at www.lincoln-jazz.co.uk Facebook  www.facebook.com/commuterjazz – Email: enquiries@lincoln-jazz.co.uk    …Continue Reading Free Jazz at the LPAC announced

Joseph Banks Laboratories near final stages of completion

Our flagship Science buildings are nearly complete, with furniture now being fitted. These stunning buildings will be ready for September and will cater for students from the School of Chemistry, School of Life Science and School of Pharmacy. Take a look at all the progress photos on the Learning Landscapes website at http://learninglandscapes.blogs.lincoln.ac.uk/projects/joseph-banks-laboratories/….Continue Reading Joseph Banks Laboratories near final stages of completion

Workshop on young people’s politics – Free to attend

A workshop on young people’s politics, organised by staff in the School of Social & Political Sciences, is taking place at the university on Friday 5 September between 09:30 and 17:40 in MC 0024. Please see here for further information: https://www.psa.ac.uk/psa-communities/specialist-groups/young-peoples-politics Attendance is free, but if you would like to attend please email Ben Kisby:…Continue Reading Workshop on young people’s politics – Free to attend