Author: Laura Jones

Experience Luminarium in Lincoln

Laura Jones / / News

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The internationally renowned Luminarium art attraction is coming to Lincoln as part of LPAC’s 10th anniversary celebrations!

From the Guggenheim in Spain to the Sydney Opera House in Australia, the monumental and interactive walk-in sculptures of Architects of Air and designer Alan Parkinson have astounded audiences across the globe.

Now staff, students and the general public can enjoy the unique sensory experience of Luminarium right here in Lincoln.

A monument to the beauty of light and colour the Luminarium is a feast for the senses. Visitors are transported to another world of cavernous domes, tunnels and pods, covering half the size of a football pitch and creating a sense of wonder and enchantment for all ages.

Visitors are invited wander, to lie down, to sit down and enjoy the ambience and the space. Many people find it a transformative experience, with visitors describing it as like walking through a stained glass window or being in a live painting or even like being inside a spaceship.

The Luminarium will be based in the rotunda area outside of he Minerva Building from Thursday 5th until Saturday 8th April.

Tickets cost £4 and can be bought on the day (expect queues at busy times), with a limited number of advanced tickets available for purchase.

For more information, visit https://lpac.co.uk/event/luminarium/.

Call for Posters: Public Engagement with Research Conference

Laura Jones / / News

Call for posters

PEARL (Public Engagement for All with Research at Lincoln) is seeking posters for the first annual University of Lincoln Public Engagement with Research Conference.

The conference will celebrate and showcase the extensive research that takes place across university offering opportunities for members of the public to get involved including talks followed by a wine reception and poster presentations from staff and students. More information on attending the conference here.

PEARL LOGO FINALWe are seeking poster contributions on the theme of sharing and celebrating work engaging the public in research; as participants, in discussion, in consultation, in partnership and much more.

If you would be interested in presenting a poster, please register your interest and get more information by emailing pearl@lincoln.ac.uk. A0 size posters need to be ready by Monday 19th March, and yourself or a nominee should be available to accompany your poster from 4pm on 21st March. PEARL is able to support with printing costs where required.

The conference will take place at 1.45pm (2pm start for talks) on Wednesday 21st March 2018 in the Cargill Lecture Theatre.  Poster Presentations will take place in the foyer of the Stephen Langton Building from 4.30pm

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to email the PEARL team pearl@lincoln.ac.uk.

 

 

Independent Films Showcased in International Film Festival

Laura Jones / / News

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More than 60 independent films from 20 different countries will be showcased this month as part of an international festival celebrating original work and the independent film-making community.

The Indie-Lincs film festival will return to the Lincoln Performing Arts Centre on the Brayford Pool Campus of the University of Lincoln, UK, where it will delight movie fans for a third year in a row.

The festival champions dynamic, inventive and challenging fiction, documentary and animated films, from both the UK and overseas that embody the low and micro budget filmmaking ethic. This year it is being sponsored by the University’s Lincoln School of Film and Media, Lincoln Performing Arts Centre and the Lincoln Film Society.

Screenings will take place on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th March 2018 with day and weekend tickets available. There will also be a range of panel discussions throughout the weekend, including ‘How do I get my film into a film festival?’ and ‘Screenwriting for Independent Film’.

All films screened during the two-day festival will compete to be the winner of a coveted Lincoln Imp award. Other awards include The Angry Imp, the Most Challenging Film, the Little Imp for the Best Short Film, and the Thespian Imp for the Best Actor.

The festival is the brainchild of Dr Mikey Murray, a lecturer in Film Production in the Lincoln School of Film and Media at the University of Lincoln.

Dr Murray said: “It’s great that we’re able to bring Indie-Lincs and these incredible independent films back to Lincoln for the third time, and this year’s programme is even bigger and better than before.

“As well as our screenings and panel discussions, we also have some fantastic special guests, including the actress and stand-up comedian, Rebecca Root, actor, writer and film-maker Steve Oram, and actor John Hollingworth.

“I hope that as well as enjoying the films and activities, the film fans who attend the festival will feel inspired to get out there, experiment, and make their own original films.”

Those who’d like to attend the festival can purchase either a day or weekend pass from the LPAC Box Office by either calling 01522 837600 or visiting https://lpac.co.uk/. Day tickets are available for £7 (£4 concession) and a weekend pass costs £12 (£6 concession). Age restrictions apply.

To find out more about Indie-Lincs visit: http://www.indie-lincs.com/.

Steampunk Meets RAF in Winning Imaginative Artwork

Laura Jones / / News

Visit Lincoln artwork created by Ella McNeilage

A unique piece of artwork combining the Royal Air Force’s centenary celebrations and one of the world’s largest and longest running Steampunk festivals has won the hearts of voters and will now adorn the front cover of a popular magazine.

The illustration, depicting the head of a man sporting traditional Steampunk attire and surrounded by the RAF’s famous Red Arrows and roundel, will feature on the front cover of the city’s spring Visit Lincoln Guide after being picked from a collection created by third year BA (Hons) Illustration students at the University of Lincoln and sixth form students at Lincoln Minster School.

Designed by Ella McNeilage, the winning image was showcased in a special exhibition in the Chapter House of Lincoln Cathedral, where members of the public were invited to vote for the one they would like to see on the front cover.

Ella’s artwork will appear on at least 25,000 copies of the spring issue of the Visit Lincoln Guide due out later in March.

The competition was a partnership between the owners of Lincoln’s Bailgate Independent magazine which publishes the guide, and the University of Lincoln under the tutorage of Senior Lecturer Darren Diss in the University’s Lincoln School of Design.

Rachel Bishop, one of the owners of the Bailgate Independent and publisher of the Visit Lincoln Guide, said: “We were delighted when the University agreed that the project could be part of the curriculum for the third year students on the Illustration course.”

“We gave the students the theme of RAF meets Steampunk to mark the summer’s events in Lincoln and they produced some fantastic images. Ella’s artwork is a stunning example and it’s going to make a fabulous cover.”

The competition gave the students valuable experience of working to a brief with a real client, providing content for their personal portfolios.

Speaking about the experience, Ella said: “I was really excited about the competition and I loved working to the brief – it’s definitely the sort of work I hope to be doing in the future.”

Gyles Lingwood, Director of Education for the College of Arts, added: “The College is always looking for opportunities to build commercial relationships with businesses and organisations across the region, and this project demonstrates the high level of work coming from staff and students across the institution.”

The full range of illustrations produced by the University’s students will now go on display in the Stokes Café at The Lawn on Union Road, Lincoln.

Celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight!

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Fairtrade Snack

 

As a Fairtrade accredited university, the University of Lincoln is celebrating Fairtrade Fortnight by putting on a number of events, activities and competitions to help raise the profile of Fairtrade and encourage staff and students to choose Fairtrade where they can.

Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers. So when choosing items for your break, be sure to choose Fairtrade. This could be your tea, coffee, hot chocolate, or snacks! Pop along to the Quad, Book & Latte or the Uni Shop to see what they have in stock.

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Vote for your favourite

Laura Jones / / Events

Illustration exhibition

The talents of some of the University’s up and coming illustrators are on display at the Cathedral this month as part of a competition to design the front cover of Visit Lincoln’s What’s On Guide.

Third year students from the University BA (Hons) Illustration programme were invited to design the cover artwork for the magazine by the publishers Rachel Bishop and Amanda McSorley and visitors to the exhibition are being asked to vote for their favourite design.

The winning artwork will feature on the front cover of the spring / summer issue of the magazine. It will feature events for the RAF’s centenary celebrations and the city’s Steampunk festival, themes that the students were asked to include in their designs.

The deadline for visitors to the exhibition to the case their votes is Monday 26th February 2018.

 

Fairtrade Fortnight|26th Feb – 11th March

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Fairtrade Fortnight 2018

To show our commitment to Fairtrade, the University of Lincoln will be celebrating Fairtrade Fortnight.

Why not put on a Fairtrade Feast in your office? Choose from Fairtrade goodies such as bananas, pineapple, chocolate, tea and coffee!

Share your photos using #fairtradelincoln and show the rest of the world that the University takes Fairtrade seriously.

Keep your eyes peeled for other events and competitions for you to get involved in!

Fairtrade University Status Renewed!

Laura Jones / / News

Fairtrade status

The University of Lincoln and Students’ Union is proud to announce that it has renewed its Fairtrade University Status.

Since the previous renewal back in 2015, University and Student Union staff have worked together to continue being committed to promoting Fairtrade products and the issues around Fairtrade to students and staff. As part of this process, the University has successfully met the five goals required to qualify as a Fairtrade University. The five goals are:

  • Passing a Fairtrade policy statement
  • Getting Fairtrade products on campus
  • Using Fairtrade Products at meetings
  • Organising Fairtrade campaigns
  • Setting up a Fairtrade Steering Group

Read more about the Fairtrade commitment.

Lincolnshire Speakers open night

Laura Jones / / Events

Local public speaking club, Lincolnshire Speakers, will host an open night at the University of Lincoln on Thursday 22nd February to give attendees a flavour of Toastmasters – the world’s oldest public speaking and leadership organisation. 

The event will take place from 7pm until 9pm in the Enterprise Building on the University’s Brayford Pool Campus.

The volunteer club, which is devoted to helping people become better speakers and leaders, meets twice a month and aims to help members:

  • Practice their presentation skills and get feedback in a non-threatening environment
  • Learn to handle realistic business situations, from chairing a meeting to pitching ideas
  • Express themselves clearly and confidently where English is not a first language.

Guests are welcome to attend up to three meetings before deciding whether they would like to join the club.

For more information contact Yoma Okwa on 07808825980 or email yoma.okwa@bath.edu.