Month: July 2015

Celebrated judge to talk on law & religion – 5 August

An international judge and legal scholar celebrated for his contribution to global justice and legal education will deliver a free public talk at the University of Lincoln next week. H.E. Judge Christopher Gregory Weeramantry will speak at 11am on Wednesday 5 August 2015 on Enriching international law through global religious wisdom. Open to the public and…Continue Reading Celebrated judge to talk on law & religion – 5 August

Student wins ‘Black Pencil’ for poignant reflection on fatherhood

One of the most sought after prizes in the international design industry has been awarded to a young student for his poignant reflection on fatherhood which brought one of the judging panel to tears. Tom Watkins, a second-year undergraduate studying Creative Advertising at the University of Lincoln, received a coveted Black Pencil at the annual…Continue Reading Student wins ‘Black Pencil’ for poignant reflection on fatherhood

“Don’t talk about golf” – how caddies help elite golfers

The support offered by caddies can help elite golfers stay ‘in the zone’ even under the pressure of major championships, new research has revealed. The study by sport psychology researchers at the University of Lincoln, Leeds Beckett University, and St Mary’s University in the UK, and University of Canberra in Australia, found that as well…Continue Reading “Don’t talk about golf” – how caddies help elite golfers

Science students helping families of war crime victims

The skeletal remains of a grandfather executed by soldiers more than 30 years ago during Guatemala’s brutal internal armed conflict have been exhumed and analysed by science students on a unique field trip. The group of postgraduates from the University of Lincoln, were accompanied by programme leader Gillian Fowler and forensic anthropology technician Marco Perez….Continue Reading Science students helping families of war crime victims

Student design team go for glory in international Soapbox Race

A dare-devil team of Lincoln design students will compete against amateur drivers from across the globe this weekend in one of the world’s wackiest non-motorised racing events. The Red Bull Soapbox Race launched in Brussels in 2000 and since then it has travelled around the world – from Australia to South Africa, Helsinki to St….Continue Reading Student design team go for glory in international Soapbox Race