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Sir Paul Smith. Image credit: Lisa Gilligan-Lee
18 Jan 2024 They are honoured!

Meet some of our award-winning alumni and honorary graduates, including iconic designer Sir Paul Smith, from our winter graduation ceremonies!

University news
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15 Jan 2024 My Office: in the newsroom

For our latest My Office we're in the thick of the newsroom with journalist James Bovill (History, 2004) and sub-editor Rebecca Harty (History and Politics, 2018).

My Office Career advice
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20 Dec 2023 2023 in review

From hosting a princess to helping pop royalty, celebrating Hallward's half century and more. Here's a recap of 2023 news highlights.

University news
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12 Dec 2023 Award winning mathematician recognised with honorary degree

We were delighted to welcome Caucher Birkar (Mathematics PhD, 2004) back to campus this winter to award him a richly deserved honorary degree.

Alumni Interview University news
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29 Nov 2023 Vice-Chancellor's Public Lecture: a conversation with Kevin Ellis

Catch up as Kevin (Industrial Economics, 1984), Alliance Senior Partner, PwC UK & Middle East, shares his insights on how to cultivate lifelong learning in our latest Vice-Chancellor's Public Lecture.

Business
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29 Nov 2023 50 years of MRI at Nottingham

November marks the 50th anniversary of Sir Peter Mansfield publishing his first research paper, leading ultimately to the development of magnetic resonance imaging - MRI. We reflect on his achievements and look at the latest developments.

University history Medical research
Giving Day 2023
22 Nov 2023 Giving Day 2023 - a recap

What a 36 hours! We're close to raising £70,000 for our four great causes, equivalent to one person giving every eight minutes. There's still time to donate too.

University news Supporter impact
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20 Nov 2023 Memory Lane: Philip Shakesheff

A rather special Memory Lane as one of our video team sat down with his grandad and Nottingham alumnus Philip Shakesheff (Industrial Economics, 1969).

Memory Lane University history
Jordan Buck
17 Nov 2023 Jordan Buck: The Future of Fintech

Financial technology is changing the way we handle money - from mobile banking and trading apps, to digital credit and blockchain. Nottingham alumnus Jordan Buck shares his insights as a fintech founder on what the future holds for the sector.

Business Fintech
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16 Nov 2023 Business School gets £1.4m grant to open Fintech hub

The University of Nottingham’s Centre for Inclusive Financial Technology (INFINITY) has been awarded a new £1.4 million grant from Research England to develop a fintech hub in the heart of the city. Situated on the university’s new Castle Meadow Campus, the INFINITY hub will be located alongside Nottingham University Business School and leading businesses in the financial sector, including KPMG, who are relocating their Nottingham office to the new campus in the city centre. 

Fintech Business
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16 Nov 2023 Global Entrepreneurship Week: Junyi Xiao

Since graduating in 2017, Junyi Xiao has seen her business grow from an initial idea into a multinational venture, employing 18 staff and providing logistics management services for several large clients based around the world. With offices in Nottingham and Shenzhen, and a Singapore branch on the horizon, Junyi has been able to put her International Business degree into practice from the start.

Business
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16 Nov 2023 Minimising barriers to business

The Charter for Inclusive Entrepreneurship, an initiative by Dr Lorna Treanor, was launched nationally in October at the Shard in London. The Charter aims to minimise barriers to entrepreneurship for underserved and under-represented groups through creation of a more inclusive ecosystem.

Business
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15 Nov 2023 The Second Quarter Century: India

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Nottingham University Business School. To celebrate, we’re hosting a series of events around the world, looking forward to the next 25 years in business and finance. We spoke to experts in the Business School, as well as two alumni panelists for the upcoming events, about the challenges and opportunities for the coming years in the country.

Business
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14 Nov 2023 Taking the Next Step in Your Career

There comes a point in any job when you feel ready for the next challenge. So how can you take action to ensure progression? Our resident jobs expert Sue Mason, from the NUBS Postgraduate Careers team, shares her advice with five steps you can take to advance your career. 

Career advice
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13 Nov 2023 Impactful Entrepreneurship with the Ingenuity Programme

Two of last year’s five national Ingenuity Programme winners were University of Nottingham alumni – Climate Champions, Pipeline Organics – a team of Nottingham-based biochemists and engineers – and Food Sciences alumnus Jared Spencer, who won UoN Impact Entrepreneur of the Year for his business Riddim Snacks.

Business
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13 Nov 2023 Research spotlight: N/LAB

A new research project from Nottingham University Business School’s N/LAB has shown that information from loyalty cards can be used to uncover hidden health insights, such as finding areas with high health deprivation, or highlighting nutrient deficiencies in consumers.

Business