March 2013

“I am honoured to become Chancellor of this great institution, which, alongside my parents and my school, I would credit with having made me who I am. This is a unique and special way for me to give something back.”

These were the words of the seventh Chancellor of The University of Nottingham, Sir Andrew Witty (Economics 1985, Hon LLD 2010), the Chief Executive of GlaxoSmithKline, after he was installed in an historic ceremony in the Great Hall. The ceremony was broadcast via a live webcast but if you missed it you can still watch it here or view a selection of photographs from the day here.

Now that spring is officially on its way here in the UK (we think!) we’ve got some very important dates for your diary:

• 18^th May – May Fest 2013
• 8^th June – Alumni Masterclass, Malaysia
• 15^th June – Alumni Sports Challenge Weekend
• 16^th June  - Summer Symphony in University Park
• 19^th June – Nottingham Talent Roadshow in Manchester
• 22^nd/23^rd June Class of 1988 Reunion at Sutton Bonington
• 29^th/30^th June Class of 1973 Reunion at Sutton Bonington
• 1^st September LifeCycle 3 Community Day at Lakeside

Please check out the alumni events calendar for the latest information or to register for an event. Keep ‘liking’ our Facebook page too where lots of up-to-date event information is also posted and don’t forget Twitter and LinkedIn.

I look forward to seeing lots of you over the coming weeks.

Simon Buttenshaw
Acting Head of Alumni Relations

News

New Chancellor installed at The University of Nottingham

Read all the latest on the historic installation of Sir Andrew Witty. More...

May Fest 2013 – 18th May

The Hemsley, formerly the University Staff Club, will be open all day so that our alumni can use it as a base and an exclusive retreat at May Fest. Why not come and have a cuppa, relax and enjoy a free buffet lunch. More...

University’s Ningbo, Campus prepares for a night of song and dance

The first ever international ceilidh will take place at our China campus on 13^th April. Will you be there? More...

IBM sets up a prize in Computer Science to remember Josh Carrick

Highly talented Nottingham alumnus Josh Carrick died, aged 23, from testicular cancer, just a year after graduating. But his memory lives on. More...

Yet again New Theatre steals the show at Student Drama Festival

Three of the 11 productions at this year’s festival (23^rd-29^th March) are being showcased by the Students’ Union New Theatre. More...

Think you can beat current students at sports? – now’s your chance

The challenge is hotting up on the weekend on 15^th/16^th June with more sports than ever confirmed as alumni take on current students. Get in! More...

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