School of Humanities e-newsletter v05/10

		The new Humanities Building is part of the University's major new building programme which will further transform and enhance the campus landscape and set new standards for university teaching and learning facilities in the 21st century. The new Humanities building is located on Beeston Lane adjacent to Lenton Grove. The new facility will house the Archaeology, Art History, Classics, Philosophy, and Theology and Religious Studies departments. It will incorporate a range of seminar rooms, a computer room, laboratories, and other learning resources. The building will be complete by the start of the 2011/12 academic year. Go to the building diary and live webcam.
		Attention all new students – We want to know what you think. After your first exciting days as a new undergraduate or postgraduate student at Nottingham, we would like to find out about your experiences and expectations for your time at the University. Please take a few minutes of your time to complete an online questionnaire to help us to get to know you better. We appreciate your help and wish you all the best for your studies. Complete the online questionnaire now.
		The School of Humanities congratulates... Professor Stephen Hodkinson (Classics), who was honoured with the title of Honorary Citizen of Sparti in recognition of his contributions to Spartan history. Professor Anthony Thiselton (Theology and Religious Studies), who has joined a select group of scholars to be elected as Fellows of The British Academy. Dr Neil Sinclair (Philosophy), who has been awarded an AHRC fellowship to fund research leave for the second semester of the 2010/11 academic year.
		Introducing...The Digital Humanities Centre The Digital Humanities Centre is a facility for research and learning, located in the School of Humanities. In collaboration with the Centre for Advanced Study and the Digital Humanities Group, the Centre will provide a meeting hub to exchange ideas and develop projects in the area of Digital Humanities, seek consultation and receive technical support. The Centre facilities include a high-end visualisation lab, equipment pool (for borrowing), and an intelligent classroom for research presentations and teaching. The official launch of the Digital Humanities Centre takes place 27 October 2010.
		By students, for students: Fink Magazine is a digital magazine created by Nottingham philosophy students and is distributed to thousands of students across a number of British universities every month during term time. All the content is completely free and wholly reliant on the aspiring, and often underrated, minds and talents of students across the UK. Asked about their writers, founder and Editor-in-Chief Albert Weatherill explained that “we are always on the lookout for more contributors! As far as we’re concerned content is key and to achieve a variety of quality content we need to continue to expand our writing base”. Check out Fink and get involved.
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		Dust on the Mirror is an exhibition which brings together five artists from the eastern and western hemispheres. Taking its title from the Bhagavad-Gita in which Krishna uses the metaphor of dust on the mirror to explain levels of spiritual consciousness, the works range across a wide spectrum of media including painting, drawing, photography and film, but share common sensibilities rooted in Eastern philosophy and aesthetics. Djanogly Art Gallery. 11 September - 31 October 2010. Admission free.
		Art & Craft affordable at Lustre 2010. During this special weekend at Lakeside you’ll find 55 of the country’s finest contemporary craft makers, selling everything from fine jewellery, bags and hats to sculptural vases and tableware. Each maker taking part has been specially selected by a panel of experts for the quality and uniqueness of their craft, and each will be on hand to talk to you about the ideas and techniques behind their work. Lakeside Arts Centre. 13 & 14 November 2010. Weekend admission £5.
		Training for researchers is provided by the Graduate School, in cooperation with Professional Development: Online research training courses Full range of short courses for postgraduate students Saturday and online courses for part-time students and distance learners Optional courses for postgraduate students
		Want to do something different next summer? Why not participate in one of the University's International Summer Schools? Two-week courses, based at the campuses in China and Malaysia, will provide you with the opportunity to study a new subject while meeting people from all over the world and learning about a different culture. You will study with world-class academics, take part in exciting cultural and social activities and make friends and memories that will stay with you for life. Learn more about the programme and apply for one of the popular Summer School courses.

		Are you looking for part-time work while at University? Try Unitemps, which is the University’s recruitment agency for part-time and temporary work, based at the Centre for Career Development. Unitemps can help you to find part-time or temporary work on campus and in the local area. There is a variety of opportunities available, including administrative work, events and hospitality work, translation work, project work and many more. In order to access vacancies, register with Unitemps online.
		Hire a bike with the University's Ucycle Student Bike Hire Scheme: Under the scheme, students can hire quality bikes (Pinnacle) for up to nine months. All bikes are ready to ride, and come complete with lights, lock, mudguards, rack and a full year-long maintenance package. You will also receive a 10% discount voucher to use at Evans Cycles, access to a free maintenance class run by Evans, free RideWise cycle training, plus support from the Ucycle Nottingham team. All students are eligible and bikes are hired out on a first-come, first-served basis.
		Stay healthy, be happy. The University of Nottingham provides support and guidance to all students in matters relating to Food & Fitness, Sex & Relationships, Drink & Drugs, and Body & Mind. If you're interested in healthy recipes from Michelin Star chef Sat Bains, exercises to keep fit on campus, or ways how to stay stress-free during exam time; then visit the University's HealthyU pages and join the challenge.
		Important dates Autumn Term: Monday 20 September - Friday 10 December Spring Term: Monday 10 January - Friday 1 April Summer Term: Tuesday 3 May - Friday 17 June Autumn Semester Examinations: Monday 10th January - Saturday 22nd January 2011 inclusive Spring Semester Examinations: Monday 16th May - Friday 3rd June 2011 inclusive Resit Examinations: Monday 2nd August - Wednesday 31st August 2011 inclusive Graduation Winter 2010: Wednesday 08 December 2010 to Friday 10 December 2010

		Message from Head of School Stephen Mumford: I wish all Humanities staff and students a productive and prosperous new academic year. This will be an exciting year for the School as we prepare to relocate to a new Humanities building and at the same time merge with the School of History. I welcome these developments, which will secure the long-term future of our diverse subject areas at this University and vastly increase the presence of the new School.
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