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World Mental Health Day

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Tuesday 10 October is World Mental Health Day, and to mark the occasion there will be a a special event held at The Engine Shed between 10am and 3pm.

Take time out from your day and come along to play one of the many games available at The Game Zone, a great way to relax and meet new people. If that’s a bit too busy for your liking you can enjoy one of books provided by the library in our comfy Reading Corner. Reading a little every day can reduce stress by up to 60%!

There will also be an opportunity to take a look at your financial wellbeing by getting a free Spree Cashback Card or finding out about the University’s new financial wellbeing hub.

There will also be a talk at 12pm from James, a graduate of the University, who will be talking about his time studying at the University whilst experiencing PTSD.

As well as all this, you can have a Tea and Talk with friends, meet Pumpkin the Therapy Dog, and even sign up to take part in this year’s Lincoln 10k for free as part of the University of Lincoln Team 10k.

The event is free of charge and all students are very welcome to attend.

Win One of 50 Research Grants with Santander

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Post-Graduate Students and Staff at the University of Lincoln have the chance to win one of 50 Research Grants from Santander Universities worth £1,000.

This opportunity is available to anyone who is conducting any kind of research at the University, and applicants do not have to be an existing Santander customer.

The 50 Research Grant winners will be chosen at random. All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is visit the Santander Scholarships website (link below) and register an account. You will then get an email asking you to validate your account. Once this is done you will be able to apply for the chance to win a Research Grant.

The funding will be given to the winners as cash, and can be spent on anything that supports research, such as equipment, travel expenses, resources or any other research costs.

Applications are open until Thursday 12 October.

To apply, please visit Santander Scholarships | Santander Universities Research Grants (becas-santander.com)

Win an iPad Pro with Santander Universities

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University of Lincoln is teaming up again with Santander Universities to offer 10 students the chance to win a brand-new Apple iPad Pro. All University of Lincoln students can apply including undergraduates, postgraduates, part-time and full-time students – you can also enter if you’re doing a degree apprenticeship. You don’t even need to be a Santander customer to get involved, so follow the instructions below and enter now!

To enter, you’ll need to meet the following eligibility criteria:

  1. You must currently be studying an undergraduate or postgraduate degree (during the 2022/2023 academic year) at the University
  2. You must be a UK resident.
  3. You must be able to provide a valid university student ID number.
  4. You must confirm which UK university you attend.

To enter, just visit Santander Scholarships | Santander Universities iPad Pro Prize Draw (becas-santander.com)

Last chance to win £1,000 from Santander Universities

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Time is running out for your chance to win £1,000 to spend on the latest tech, gadgets and more.

The Santander Universities £10k Giveaway will see ten University of Lincoln students win £1,000 each.

Applications for the giveaway will close on Friday 24 February 2023, so don’t miss out!

To enter, just complete the short application form on the Santander Scholarships website before the closing date.

Ten successful students will be selected at random, and the winners will be contacted via email on 24 March 2023.

For your chance to win, visit lncn.ac/uol10k

Santander Universities Scholarship

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The University of Lincoln has teamed up with Santander Universities to deliver a lifechanging scholarship to one of our students.

According to research conducted by The Independent,  more than a fifth of young students at UK universities from the most disadvantaged social backgrounds drop out of studies before the end of their first year.

In response, Santander Universities has developed a new flagship scholarship programme aimed at breaking down barriers for students who are likely to face financial and social challenges during Higher Education.

For the successful applicant, the scholarship is worth a total of £30,000 over three years. £10,000 each academic year until 2025.

The Scholarship provides funding to support one University of Lincoln student from a disadvantaged background, along with training and development opportunities, to get them all the way to graduation.

Applications are now open for the Scholarship and will close at 11pm on 31 January 2023.

To apply for the Santander Universities Scholarship you must be over 18 and be from one of the below underrepresented groups :

      • Black, Asian and minority ethnic students
      • Mature students
      • Disabled students
      • Care experienced students
      • Carers
      • Students estranged from their families
      • Students from Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities
      • Refugees
      • Students from military families

Applicants must not be receiving more than £1,500 per academic year in external sponsorship.

All students must be able to confirm they meet the above criteria during the application.

For more information and to apply for the Scholarship, visit: lncn.ac/santandersp

To find out more, please watch the video below:

10 Chances to Win £1K

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How would you like to start the New Year with £1,000 to spend on the latest tech, gadgets and more?

The University of Lincoln is teaming up with Santander Universities to offer all our students the chance to win a grand with no catch!

The competition is now open, and will run until Friday 24 February 2023.

To enter, just complete the short application form on the Santander Scholarships website before the closing date.

Ten successful students will be selected at random, and the winners will be contacted via email on 24 March 2023.

Don’t miss out on your chance to win, visit lncn.ac/uol10k

Manifesto – From Sapo Theatre Company

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Manifesto is a short piece that represents our vision, our values, our objectives and how we aim to achieve them – all translated to the stage. Sapo Theatre Company asks you to join us in attempting to answer one simple question:

Are we really living?

Using dance theatre, passing through various recognisable characters and stories, we will take you on a journey that will awaken your inner child, your imagination and, hopefully, your will to stop only consuming – and start creating!

Manifesto will be showing at LPAC on Friday 19 August at 2:30pm and 7:00pm and will run for approximately 30 minutes.

Entry is free but booking is required. Visit MANIFESTO – Lincoln Performing Arts Centre (lpac.co.uk) to secure your place.

Ten A&AD Awards for Creative Advertising Students

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Ten Creative Advertising students are celebrating after picking up a prestigious Pencil Award from Design and Art Direction (D&AD).

The D&AD New Blood Awards highlight the outstanding creative work of young people who are often yet still to fully enter the world of employed advertising, such as students and recent graduates. The Awards are highly regarded internationally within the advertising industry and work together with some of the biggest companies in the world.

The BA Creative Advertising course at the University of Lincoln has an impressive record at the D&AD New Blood Awards, with wins in every year of the competition, but this year is more impressive than ever.

Dave Pettitt, Programme Leader for Creative Advertising said:

“No other university advertising course in the UK has managed as many wins as the University of Lincoln, and we’re hugely proud of the students and the teaching team for all the hard work that goes into producing these ideas.’

“With ten wins under our belt this year, you could say we are the best in the country and one of the best in the World!

“The Creative Advertising students are now working towards their final shows, with exhibitions of their portfolios taking place in the Lincoln studio and at the famous Ogilvy advertising agency in London.”

Four teams and two individuals picked up the famous D&AD Pencil, for their creative solutions to briefs from Audible, Top Trumps, Snapchat, Duolingo and 21 Grams. They were up against teams from the USA, China, Ireland, Germany and more.

Students Jess White & Elliott Lowbridge-Heath, Lidya Dundar & Patrick Shearer, Brandon Wolfe & Maria Vilaverde, Molly Lunn & Sayd Alkhaliki, Eden Taylor-Sixsmith, and Ally Smith are now invited to the virtual ceremony on Thursday 14 July to find out what level of award they’ve won.

Engage – Explore – Imagine. The Lincoln Festival of Creativity 2022

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Students are invited to come along and celebrate all things creative at the Lincoln Festival of Creativity 2022

Now in its sixth year, the festival is back and bigger than ever, with more events throughout June and July than ever before.

Since 2017 the festival has become bigger and more creatively diverse each year, incorporating events across the city, and welcoming over 18,000 visitors.

The Lincoln Festival of Creativity 2022 brings together the University, local businesses and a wide variety of communities across the county to explore different aspects of creativity, its value and the central role it plays in the 21st century.

The festival is expecting more than 2,500 visitors this year and promises to really get everyone’s imagination racing!

Gyles Lingwood, Festival Director and Director of Education for the College of Arts said:

“We’re delighted to announce that this year’s Festival will be back to being a real life, in-person experience, but still supported by some exciting online content.

“This year we will be showcasing creative work across a wide range of media, imagery, film, sound, text, objects, performances and more.

“Get ready to see some very exciting work by some very talented and creative individuals across the University of Lincoln, city, region and beyond!”

Some of the highlights include the Nebula Music Festival from the Lincoln School of Fine and Performing Arts, a full day event on Saturday 4 June, including a spoken word showcase, dance, acoustic sets and performances in Zing Café Bar. To find out more about this event visit www.nebulafestival.com.

From Saturday 18 June until Friday 1 July there will be Show 2022, showcasing the year’s work from the students of the Lincoln School of Design, including Graphic Design, Creative Advertising, Product Design and Fashion. To find out more about Show 2022, visit www.designlincoln.co.uk

To find out more about the Festival of Creativity, including events, dates and locations please visit www.lincolnfestivalofcreativity.co.uk. The website is being constantly refreshed and will feature online exclusive content to accompany the festival.

For the latest features and up-to-date news about the festival, follow their social channels on Twitter: @FestCreativity and Instagram: @lincoln_creativity

Get Involved with Love Your River Day

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RiverCare, are hosting a Love Your River community day in Lincoln, on Saturday 21st May, in celebration of Invasive Species Week.

Alongside the Environment Agency, Canal & Rivers Trust, British Canoeing, Lincolnshire Rivers Trust, Lincoln Canoe Club, Lions Contractors, and the University of Lincoln Sustainability team, they invite you to look at the species growing on and in the River Witham and learn how we can all look after our watercourse!

The event will be held along the Brayford Pool, outside the University of Lincoln Minerva Building, from 10am to 2pm, where there will be various activities for any and all to join in, including getting up close and personal with invasive aquatic plant species, floating pennywort, and a bankside river clean to remove plastic pollution from our waterway.

Cate Holborn, RiverCare programme officer, said, “We hope to show how important looking after our amazing river habitat is, not only for wildlife, but for members of the local community too.

Everyone is welcome, all activity equipment is provided and free refreshments will be available. We hope to see you there!”

Lincoln’s Love Your River Day will be held on Saturday 21st May, from 10am until 2pm, outside the University of Lincoln Minerva Building, Brayford Pool, LN6 7TS.

For more information, please email rivercare@keepbritaintidy.org.