Beth Rowland, Author at Impact Magazine

Impact speaks to Joe Caunce, SU Activities Officer: “There are days where you get a bit annoyed, but it’s hard not to love the job”

by Beth Rowland

February 17, 2015 15:04

Impact spoke to Joe Caunce, 2014/15 SU Activities Officer, about his time in office and what he has enjoyed most throughout the year. He told us that he has regrets but is happy with what he has managed to achieve, specifically his big dreams for the Portland building and...
UoN rewards the firefighters that tackled Jubilee campus fire

by Beth Rowland

January 28, 2015 11:08

The Chancellor of the University of Nottingham (UoN), Sir Andrew Witty, has officially thanked Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service for their efforts to protect the community during the September fire at Jubilee campus. Deputy Chief Fire Officer Wayne Bowcock was presented with the Chancellor’s Award at a ceremony last...
Professor Martyn Poliakoff knighted for his services to chemistry

by Beth Rowland

January 27, 2015 18:44

Professor Martyn Poliakoff, chemistry professor at The University of Nottingham since 1979, has been awarded a bachelor knighthood for his commitment to the field of chemistry. The Professor, who became an internet hit with YouTube videos viewed by millions across the world, was awarded with the knighthood in the...
UoN Highfields Park gets £4.5m restoration

by Beth Rowland

January 8, 2015 18:14

A successful bid for a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund will see Highfields Park on University Boulevard completely restored. Nottingham City Council has been awarded £3.2 million from the lottery fund, which it will use to rehabilitate the lake, provide an adventure golf playground and paddling pool, and...
Stop and Search is a “tactical intervention to prevent and reduce crime”: Nottinghamshire Police outline their Stop and Search policy

by Beth Rowland

November 28, 2014 15:10

In a presentation given to the Nottingham Action Group (NAG) on Wednesday 26th November, Inspector Simon Allardice, Neighbourhood Policing Officer, outlined the way Nottinghamshire Police use their Stop and Search powers. The presentation raised issues of public awareness and controversies in Stop and Search powers, that the Nottingham Police...
“Choosing to support a marking boycott is not a decision that any academic makes lightly” – Impact speaks to a member of staff about the suspended marking boycott

by Beth Rowland

November 24, 2014 11:10

Impact spoke to a member of staff at the University of Nottingham (UoN) about the marking boycott that has just been suspended. The member of staff wished to remain anonymous but was happy to talk to Impact about the boycott and its effects on students. Did you support the marking boycott?...
Police announce plans for breathalyser tests at the doors of clubs

by Beth Rowland

November 23, 2014 17:14

A Responsible Drinking Initiative has been set up in Nottingham with the aim of moderating alcohol consumption and reducing anti-social behaviour. As part of that initiative, breathalysers are being given to bouncers at 22 pubs and clubs in the city, aiming to help security staff identify customers who are “vulnerable” because of...