Author: Hannah McGowan

A group of 18 researchers from the University of Lincoln, UK, will share their scientific discoveries in venues across Lincoln, with the return of the global science festival, Pint of Science.

The three-day annual celebration of science will take place between 13 and 15 May, and scientists from the University will discuss a range of thought-provoking topics from ghost stories to Lincoln’s famous swan population, and the science behind gambling.Kay Ritchie, Associate Professor in Cognitive Psychology at the University of Lincoln and Lincoln Pint of Science lead, said: “We’re really excited to bring Pint of Science back to Lincoln for our fourth year in our local venues. We’re looking forward to showcasing some University of Lincoln research in a fun and interactive way. With nine events across three nights, there’s something for everyone.”Professor at the University of Lincoln, Anna Wilkinson, will give a unique insight into gambling addition, at one of Monday night’s events, “Mind Control”. Commenting on her upcoming talk, Anna said: “As addiction develops, the brain changes in response to ‘highs’ and develops ‘cravings’. Research has shown that people who experience gambling addiction share similar alterations in the brain as people with drug addiction.“When hooked, a physical withdrawal occurs when individuals attempt to stop gambling. My talk will look at what happens in the brain when someone gambles and explore what it is about gambling games that make them so attractive.”In addition to the series of evening talks, members of the public will also have the unique opportunity to see original works of art inspired by the researchers’ talks, blending art and science at the exhibition, Creative Reactions, displayed at Lincoln Cathedral’s Chapter House between 5 and 16 May 2024.More details and tickets are available online: www.pintofscience.co.uk/events/lincoln.

Tickets for the Lincoln City F.C vs Portsmouth F.C home league game are available in-person only from now until kick-off on 27 April 2024, on a first-come, first-served basis from the University’s Sports Centre.

The Sports Centre opening hours are Monday – Thursday: 7am – 10pm, Friday: 7am – 9pm and Saturday – Sunday: 10am – 5pm.

Please note, there’ll be a high demand for tickets and there is a limited amount available. Tickets are priced at £10 per ticket at a maximum of six tickets per person.

The game will take place on Saturday 27 April, with a 12.30pm kick-off.

University ID will be required to complete the purchase.

If you have any queries, please contact the Sports Centre via email: sportscentre@lincoln.ac.uk.

You can now purchase your discounted tickets for the Lincoln City FC vs Leyton Orient F.C home league game, taking place on Friday 29 March, for a 3pm kick-off.

Tickets are priced at £10 per person, with a maximum of six tickets per transaction. To purchase, please either visit the University’s online store, or visit the University’s Sports Centre at the Brayford Pool Campus. The Sports Centre opening hours are Monday – Thursday: 7am – 10pm, Friday: 7am – 9.30pm and Saturday – Sunday: 10am – 5pm.

Staff/student ID will be required to complete the purchase.

Fixtures for the season are available online: www.weareimps.com/Teams/matches/fixtures.

If you have any queries, please contact the Sports Centre via email: sportscentre@lincoln.ac.uk.

The City of Lincoln Council is seeking a number of volunteers to take part in the Discover Greater Lincolnshire Weekend by distributing flyers in the city on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 March.

The flyers to be handed out will advertise a the Lincoln Festival of History in May – a new, three-day event organised by the Council. 

Please note, a minimum of one hour shift is required, but you wouldn’t be required to work both days.

This is a great chance to gain experience of working frontline with members of the public, which is often an invaluable skill in many employment sectors.

For more information and to sign up as a volunteer, please email: events@lincoln.gov.uk. If you provide contact details we will happily call you back for an informal discussion about the opportunity. 

You can now purchase your discounted tickets for the following home league games:

-Lincoln City F.C. vs Cambridge F.C. – Tuesday 12 March.

-Lincoln City F.C vs Bristol Rovers F.C – Saturday 16 March. 

Tickets are priced at £10 per person, with a maximum of six tickets per transaction. To purchase, please either visit the University’s online store, or visit the University’s Sports Centre at the Brayford Pool Campus. The Sports Centre opening hours are Monday – Thursday: 7am – 10pm, Friday: 7am – 9.30pm and Saturday – Sunday: 10am – 5pm.

Staff/student ID will be required to complete the purchase.

Fixtures for the season are available online: www.weareimps.com/Teams/matches/fixtures.

If you have any queries, please contact the Sports Centre via email: sportscentre@lincoln.ac.uk

The hugely popular Student Enterprise Conference returned for 2024, taking place on Wednesday 21 February at the Engine Shed on campus.

The day launched with a short networking session for attendees, where students were encouraged to make new connections before a welcome talk from the University’s Student Enterprise Manager, Reece Leggett.

The first session of the day was focussed on business investment and funding, joined by panel members Thomas Atkins (Managing Director, Identity Agency), Laura Mallaburn (Head Business Support & Angel Network Manage, Lincoln Science & Innovation Park) & Lewis Stringer (Senior Manager UK Network – East & South-East Midlands, British Business Bank) with Reece Leggett chairing the panel. The panel outlined key strategies for start-up businesses to apply for funding, as well as some of the risks to consider when applying for funding.

The second session of the day featured a graduate business owner panel. A wide range of University of Lincoln alumni were present; Maureen O’Callaghan (Beyond Money CIC), Luke Smith (Bloe Health), Osayomwanbor Wilfred Ehioba (Ehioba & Co) & Emma Haigh (Jailhouse Frock), with Dominick McOmish (Marketing & Communications Assistant, University of Lincoln) facilitating. The panel answered a wide range of questions, including their inspiration in starting a business, what keeps them motivated, how they manage the work/life balance as a start-up, how they connect with customers and more.

Lunch was provided by the Engine Shed, which gave another opportunity for attendees to network and connect with speakers from the previous panels.

The final session of the day was a keynote session with Kay Kukoyi (Founder, Purposeful Group), who tackled the topic of AI and how it can benefit business owners, with a particular focus on adaption for SMEs. Kay delivered an insightful, engaging talk in which she outlined some of the key tools that entrepreneurial students should be looking to familiarise themselves with.

The conference was attended by a record number of students, which demonstrates the high level of support provided to students by the University’s Student Enterprise team. Following on from the news that the University of Lincoln is a top-5 University for supporting Student Start-Ups, the Student Enterprise team is pleased to continue their hard work in providing a dedicated resource for students looking to explore self-employment as a future career path.

Reece Leggett, Student Enterprise Manager at the University, said: “The conference is our flagship event, and we were really pleased to see such a strong turnout from students, with lots of new faces in the audience as well. Self-employment is becoming a more and more popular option for graduates, and days like today are a perfect example to spark that idea and give attendees an insight into what running a business could look like for them.”

For more information on the conference, or the work Student Enterprise do more widely, you can contact the team at studententerprise@lincoln.ac.uk.