Why The University of Nottingham?

The University of Nottingham, described by The Sunday Times University Guide 2011 as ‘the embodiment of the modern international university’, has award-winning campuses in the United Kingdom, China and Malaysia. It is ranked in the UK's Top 10 and the World's Top 75 universities by the Shanghai Jiao Tong (SJTU) and the QS World University Rankings, placing it in the top 1% of all universities worldwide. This year (2011) it has climbed rankings published in the Complete University Guide, the Guardian University Guide, and The Times Good University Guide.

Find out more about:

Latest News

On yer bike! University community project celebrates 125 years of Raleigh

Events

2012 Dearing Conference

Date: 23/02/2012
Location:: East Midlands Conference Centre, University Park
Description: The 2012 event is to focus on The Business Growth Benefits of Higher Education. Speakers include John Cridland CBE, Director-General of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), Professor Iain Gray, Chief Executive of the Technology Strategy Board (TSB), and university and business leaders. Now in its third year, hosted by The University of Nottingham at the East Midlands Conference Centre on University Park, the Dearing Conference has become an established forum for debate on the future of universities and higher education. It will field top speakers from business and public sector organisations, including the Amanda Nevill, Director of the British Film Institute (BFI); President of Boeing UK, Sir Roger Bone; Executive Vice-President of Manufacturing Engineering at Rolls-Royce, Dr Hamid Mughal; and Charlotte Hogg, Head of Retail Distribution and Intermediaries at Santander. Professor Glyn Davis, Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Melbourne; Professor Rod Coombs, Deputy President and Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Manchester; Nick Watkins, Managing Partner of White Cloud Capital; and Neil Davidson, Chairman of spin-out company Eminate, will all share experiences of how higher education institutions and businesses work together effectively and support trade. Throughout the day over delegates will explore four broad subjects: Supporting strategies for growth — Universities' vital role in partnering with business, the public sector and government to deliver research knowledge, policy expertise, high-level skills and support driving enterprise and trade. International perspectives — How globalised higher education and worldwide collaborative networks can deliver life-changing benefits to millions through improved education, shared expertise and accelerated innovation. Strength in partnerships — Discussing the benefits of university partnerships with business and public organisations, to support research, boost skills, develop talented professionals and create graduate careers. Innovation — How connecting businesses with universities can drive and enhance their competitiveness through access to expertise, new technologies and higher skills.

More events

Open days Lakeside arts