Category: Events

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 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

Unique digital platform to explore Magna Carta through art

Young people from around the world will collaborate with leading contemporary artists through a unique digital platform exploring the global significance of Magna Carta through art. The 1215.today project launched at Lincoln Castle yesterday (14th June 2015) on the eve of the 800th anniversary of the sealing of the ‘Great Charter’. Magna Carta is recognised as the…Continue Reading Unique digital platform to explore Magna Carta through art

Architecture exhibition imagines historical memorial centre

A team of student architects will unveil their vision for an English Civil War memorial centre at the site of Newark’s historic medieval castle. The free public exhibition of architectural designs and models will open at Newark Castle on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th June 2015, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of the town. A…Continue Reading Architecture exhibition imagines historical memorial centre

Sustainable Travel Event – 16 June

Free event for staff and students on 16 June on sustainable travel in Lincolnshire. On 16 June, the Environment & Sustainability Team in conjunction with Lincolnshire County Council, Hirebike and Stagecoach East Midlands will be hosting a sustainable travel event in the Rotunda outside the Minerva Building. The event is designed to provide information about…Continue Reading Sustainable Travel Event – 16 June

Celebrate the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta in Lincoln

The Great Magna Carta Weekend will be a colourful spectacle of events and festivals to celebrate the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta across Lincoln and beyond – from June 11th to June 15th. Almost 800 years to the day since Magna Carta was sealed by King John under pressure by 25 rebellious Barons, celebrations take…Continue Reading Celebrate the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta in Lincoln

The Times / Herbert Smith Freehills Advocacy Competition 2015

Our lives have been transformed by the digital revolution of the past two decades. But the promise of Utopia has now turned sour in a bleak landscape of trolls, intrusive advertising and Big Brother surveillance. So the question for entrants to this year’sTimes Advocacy Competition sponsored by Herbert Smith Freehills is ‘Do we need a…Continue Reading The Times / Herbert Smith Freehills Advocacy Competition 2015

Three Minute Thesis Winner announced for Lincoln

On 14 May the University held its first Three Minute Thesis final and is pleased to announced that PhD student, Adam Rush, from the College of Arts won the competition and the People’s Choice Award. Adam will now go on to represent the University in this national competition. ​The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition challenges…Continue Reading Three Minute Thesis Winner announced for Lincoln