Alumni
24 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 11 years ago -News and events from our distinguished and successful alumni; from scientists to up and coming musicians.
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Episodes
A degree of distinction part 1 - audio
March 28, 2013 10:15 - 5 minutes - 4.74 MB VideoIn this interview acclaimed broadcaster Peter Snow talks about his honorary graduation at The University of Nottingham. He speaks candidly about his reaction to the occasion, his illustrious family and how he went from ancient history and classics to Television news. Parts 2 and 3 are also available.
A degree of distinction part 2 - audio
March 28, 2013 10:14 - 5 minutes - 4.76 MB VideoIn this interview acclaimed broadcaster Peter Snow talks about his honorary graduation at The University of Nottingham. In Part 2 he talks about life as a reporter covering such monumental stories as the end of Apartheid, the Falklands War, the Middle East and the Vietnam War… Parts 1 and 3 are also available.
A degree of distinction part 3 - audio
March 28, 2013 10:13 - 6 minutes - 5.86 MB VideoIn this interview acclaimed broadcaster Peter Snow talks about his honorary graduation at The University of Nottingham. He also talks about surviving a plane crash in America and rounds off the interview with some radical advice for the University’s graduates. Parts 1 and 2 of this interview are also available.
Dressing for success - audio
March 28, 2013 10:12 - 4 minutes - 4.46 MB VideoAt the age of 91, most people will already have been taking things easy for a number of years. Not so for the man responsible for robing graduates at the University of Nottingham – at 91 he’s just beginning his retirement! In his 27 years service to the University, Arthur Roland Benson (known to all as Ron) has robed such distinguished honorary graduates as Sir David Attenborough, Peter Snow and Delia Smith. Ron was presented with a special gift during the final day of Winter Gradua
Making history - audio
March 28, 2013 10:11 - 11 minutes - 12.8 MB VideoIn this interview we meet the man responsible for the discovery of one of the world's biggest selling painkillers, Ibuprofen. Dr Stewart Adams, a University of Nottingham alumnus, talks about how his original search for a cure for rheumatoid arthritis led to the discovery of Ibuprofen, and how years of painstaking research were rewarded with one of the world's most significant pharmacological finds. Dr Adams was recently made an honorary graduate of the University for his remarkable work an
Study What You Love - Andy Souter (Archaeology Alumnus)
November 23, 2012 13:40 - 2 minutes - 30.4 MB VideoAndy talks about his experiences of studying Archaeology and how studying an Arts degree can benefit students in their future career. Visit the website: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/studywhatyoulove/ Visit the blog: http://blogs.nottingham.ac.uk/studywhatyoulove/
Study What You Love - Judith Bannerman (Archaeology Alumna)
November 23, 2012 13:39 - 3 minutes - 35.5 MB VideoJudith talks about the variety of skills she developed whilst studying Archaeology and the diverse range of opportunities these gave her after she graduated. Visit the website: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/studywhatyoulove/ Visit the blog: http://blogs.nottingham.ac.uk/studywhatyoulove/
The Nottingham Life Cycle Daily
August 25, 2011 09:58 - 2 minutes - 24.6 MB VideoJoin our team on their fundraising ride from John O'Groats to Land's End. In this, the first of the Nottingham Life Cycle Daily videos, Gavin Scott makes sure they've packed everything.
Backstage: with Gallery 47 at Splendour Music Festival
August 08, 2011 16:33 - 24 minutes - 281 MB VideoWatch Gallery 47 in action at the recent Splendour Music Festival, held at Wollaton Park in Nottingham. Gallery 47 (Jack Peachey) is a recent graduate of the University and a rising star in the music scene. For more information on his music check out www.gallery47official.com
‘An evening with Chris Bates’ alumnus and runner-up in ‘The Apprentice 2010’
May 25, 2011 15:28 - 31 minutes - 248 MB VideoChris Bates, who graduated in 2008 in Politics and American Studies and who achieved huge success coming runner-up in the last series of BBC1's 'The Apprentice', returns to The University of Nottingham to talk about his time as a student here and his experiences facing Lord Sugar on the iconic TV programme.
Student midwives on tour: Tanzania 2011
May 13, 2011 16:05 - 4 minutes - 47.7 MB VideoFive student midwives put their knowledge to the test when they visited Tanzania as part of their nursing elective in March 2011, thanks to a grant of £7,500 from the University of Nottingham's Annual Fund. The two week visit, organised through the Work-the-World organisation, was spent working for one week in a hospital in the city of Mwanza, Lake Victoria and for a second week staying in a tribal village.
The day Paul McCartney dropped by
May 13, 2011 12:40 - 3 minutes - 23.6 MB VideoIn this video former Wings guitarist Henry McCullough returns to The University of Nottingham with the BBC's One Show, nearly 40 years after one of rock's most surprising debut gigs. Students on campus refused to believe that former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney and his new band Wings had turned up at the Students' Union in an old van to play a gig in the early spring of 1972.
Supporters, Alumni and Friends Day
May 16, 2010 10:41 - 21 minutes - 175 MB VideoVice-Chancellor Professor David Greenaway welcomes you to the alumni suppporters' day event hosted at the University's Jubilee Campus.
The value of volunteering
May 15, 2010 20:37 - 24 minutes - 191 MB VideoIn this video why volunteering is important and relevant. Alumna Dame Mary Marsh outlined her position in a talk at the Supporters, Alumni and Friends Day event at Jubilee Campus. Dame Mary is a former Chief Executive of the NSPCC and currently Director of the Clore Social Leadership Programme.
Alumni Laureate Awards: Major Nicholas Barton
May 15, 2010 20:31 - 9 minutes - 36.8 MB VideoIn this video Major Nicholas Barton, winner of the Recent Graduate Award These films were made by Rob Glass (Alumnus, Mechanical Engineering, 1988) www.coraclefilms.co.uk
Alumni Laureate Awards: Peter Masibo Lumala
May 15, 2010 19:57 - 16 minutes - 68.9 MB VideoIn this video meet Peter Masibo Lumala, recipient of the Recent Graduate Award. These films were made by Rob Glass (Alumnus, Mechanical Engineering, 1988) www.coraclefilms.co.uk
Alumni Laureate Awards: Agatha Sangma
May 15, 2010 19:43 - 8 minutes - 33.2 MB VideoIn this video meet Agatha Sangma, recipient of the Recent Graduate Award 2009. These films were made by Rob Glass (Alumnus, Mechanical Engineering, 1988) www.coraclefilms.co.uk
Alumni Laureate Awards: Elizabeth Bennett
May 15, 2010 19:38 - 7 minutes - 31.2 MB VideoIn this video meet Elizabeth Bennett, recipient of the Special Excellence Award. These films were made by Rob Glass (Alumnus, Mechanical Engineering, 1988) www.coraclefilms.co.uk
Alumni Laureate Awards: Ann Dudley
May 15, 2010 19:34 - 11 minutes - 44.5 MB VideoIn this video meet Ann Dudley, recipient of the Special Excellence Award. These films were made by Rob Glass (Alumnus, Mechanical Engineering, 1988) www.coraclefilms.co.uk
Alumni Laureate Awards: Anne Panter
May 15, 2010 19:22 - 8 minutes - 35.1 MB VideoMeet Anne Panter, recipient of a Special Excellence Award. These films were made by Rob Glass (Alumnus, Mechanical Engineering, 1988) www.coraclefilms.co.uk
Alumni Laureate Awards: Dr Anne Weaver
May 15, 2010 19:17 - 9 minutes - 36.6 MB VideoIn this video meet Dr Anne Weaver, recipient of a Special Excellence Award. These films were made by Rob Glass (Alumnus, Mechanical Engineering, 1988) www.coraclefilms.co.uk
Alumni Laureate Awards: Roger Lewis
May 15, 2010 19:13 - 18 minutes - 74.8 MB VideoIn this video meet recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award, Roger Lewis. These films were made by Rob Glass (Alumnus, Mechanical Engineering, 1988) www.coraclefilms.co.uk
Extreme kayaking
May 15, 2010 18:58 - 4 minutes - 18.6 MB VideoIn this video meet Graham Milton, alumnus and extreme kayaker, ahead of the Extreme Kayak World Championships in Austria. Also find out how he combines his business acument with one of the world's most dangerous sports.
Being Swound
May 15, 2010 18:54 - 5 minutes - 23.4 MB VideoYou couldn't script it - four brothers; all from Nottingham, all University of Nottingham alumni and all members of an emerging force in music. You'll get a sneak peek of the new video, and hear about accolades from Kerrang magazine and an international TV deal.