Upcoming events

Amateur astronomers have varied backgrounds and inspire others. Hear more about the life of a passionate and long serving amateur astronomer Mr A Heath (NAS) in his talk A life time of astronomical observations supported by Mr J Dawson (NAS).

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Improve your capacity of gaining new clients and potential investors through writing effective sales proposals and delivering knock-out pitches.

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Nottingham Poetry Festival is back for the fourth time and is bigger – and better – than ever, with the 2019 line-up featuring a dazzling array of talent.

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Join NTU's Writer in Residence, Bridie Squires, and Beeston based poet, Chris McLoughlin, for a night of poetry and spoken word as part of this year's Nottingham Poetry Festival.

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Improve your return on advertising spend through data-driven, results-focused PPC management.

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This inaugural lecture offers insights into Alistair’s two main strands of research. First, he introduces us briefly to the oft-misunderstood topic of horserace betting research, explaining its particular appeal and potential and sharing insights into how environmental uncertainty and complexity affect individuals’ decision-making behaviour and performance in the natural setting. The second part of the lecture focuses on a different, though not unrelated topic – that of executive pay.

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Don't miss the living legend and father of 'reggae poetry' Linton Kwesi Johnson, as he performs at this year's Nottingham Poetry Festival.Support comes from local poets Jamie Thrasivoulou and Bridie Squires, NTU's Writer in Residence.

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Business Leaders Lecture Series. Rory Campbell - Partnership Registrar, John Lewis Partnership

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In this lecture, Professor Neil Mansfield explores his research into Human Factors Engineering, how this might appear to challenge a basic interpretation of Newton’s Laws, and how a combination of applied biomechanics, applied psychology, and applied engineering combine to enable design of vehicles that are usable, safe and comfortable.

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Professor Eiluned Edwards' ongoing research looks at the intersection of fashion and craft in India, and recognising the importance of historical periods such as the 17th century when Indian painted and printed cottons ("chintz") drove the development of global fashions, new technologies and trade, examines the contemporary relationship between craft production and luxury fashion.

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