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A tale of two wives (and four husbands?): the story of two exceptional women from Imperial Rome

short film: "A tale of two wives (and four husbands?): the story of two exceptional women from Imperial Rome". Description for YouTube: This short film (15’, Italian with English…

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Bears! Nature, Culture & Beyond - exhibition 2023

Liam Lewis and Hannah O'Regan discuss their exhibition at the Museum at Lakeside and how this relates to their ongoing research project, Box Office Bears. For more information visit:…

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Ways to Study History

Discover all the ways to study History at Nottingham - without taking a history degree

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Dr Gaby Neher: the University of Nottingham's first female Esquire Bedell

Tuesday 10 May 2022 saw a historic first for the university, as Associate Professor Gabrielle Neher took up the enigmatic role of Esquire Bedell – the traditionally male mace holder at…

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Actor Ruth Wilson is the University of Nottingham's Creative Spark

The celebrated British actor, producer and University of Nottingham alumna Ruth Wilson is backing a new national campaign to showcase the enormous impact of the arts on society and the economy.Ruth…

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The ULTIMATE guide to Nottingham city

Take a tour of Nottingham city centre and find out about everything from its vibrant nightlife, shops, cafes, restaurants, culture and parks.

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A masters experience in the Faculty of Arts

Masters students describe their experience of learning and living in Nottingham. Six students tell their stories of what it was like to study for a masters degree in the Faculty of Arts. From…

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Student Reviews DARKFIELD RADIO immersive audio experience at home | University of Nottingham | Lakeside Arts

Student Reviews DARKFIELD RADIO immersive audio experience at home Limited Time Student Discount: DARKFIELD RADIO is a brand-new project, delivering unique 20-minute experiences only available on…

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BUCS Nationals 2020 | University of Nottingham Sport

The Annual British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) National Championships was held over the weekend of 14th-16th February 2020. The University of Nottingham secured 16 medals at the 2020…

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LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Sport

University of Nottingham recognises how important it is that the LGBTQ+ community feel confident taking part in sport and physical activity and we’re proud to champion the #RainbowLaces…

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Creative Pathways: A day in Lucy's Life.

Lucy, another of the paid interns from our Creative Pathways Scheme takes us on a day in her life as an intern with Nottingham Lakeside arts Centre Applications for this years Creative Pathway…

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Creative Pathways: A day in Ruby's Life.

Ruby, one of the paid interns from our Creative Pathways Scheme takes us on a day in her life as an intern with Nottingham Unesco City of Literature. Applications for this years Creative Pathway…

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Paul Crawford: Florence Nightingale Comes Home

Paul Crawford, Professor of Health Humanities at the School of Health Sciences, discusses the Florence Nightingale Comes Home Exhibition which marks the bicentenary of her birth.

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Jonathan Memel: Florence Nightingale Comes Home

Dr Jonathan Memel, co-curator of the Florence Nightingale Comes Home exhibition, discusses one of the items displayed: a jug sold to raise funds to help soldiers and their families in the Crimean War.

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Hayley Cotterill: Florence Nightingale Comes Home

Hayley Cotterill, Senior Archivist at Manuscripts and Special Collections, talks about a document in the Florence Nightingale Comes Home exhibition: a letter from the 5th Duke of Newcastle, Secretary…

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#UnisForNottingham | For creatives

Isobelle Farrar is still reaping the benefits of winning the Nottingham Young Creatives competition some years ago. Supported by both universities, the competition is a springboard for creative…

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Faculty of Arts: Why choose a foundation year?

Students from Foundation Arts share what it's like and the benefits it brings. Find out more about our foundation programme and the subjects you could study:…

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Open Days at UoN

Take a quick look at what you might expect to see and experience at our open days. Our 2019 Undergraduate Open Days will be held on:Friday 28 June Saturday 29 June Friday 13 September Saturday 14…

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Visit from Zhejiang Conservatory of Music - Nov 2018

A look behind the music of a special gala concert with the University of Nottingham Philharmonia and Choir joined by guest musicians from Zhejiang Conservatory of Music in China. The concert opened…

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Discovery. For the world

Real world research. Real world impact. Our research knows no limits. Our discoveries change lives across the globe. Discover more about our world-changing research: nottingham.ac.uk/research

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Viewing Art in The Netherlands: The Unforgettable Programme

Since 2013 the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam and the Van Abbemuseum in Eindhoven have endeavoured to improve quality of life for people with dementia and their loved ones. They developed a special…

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Vlog: 5 tips for getting into marketing with an Arts degree

American & Canadian Studies alumna and BBC Apprentice candidate Rebecca Jeffery gives her top 5 tips for getting into marketing with an Arts degree.

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What a Wonderful day!

Wonder, the University of Nottingham's annual open day took place on 17 June 2017. This video shows some of the highlights of the day. Discover more about Wonder…

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Year of the Rooster - highlights from the Jixiang (Propitious) projection

In a spectacular world premiere, Nottingham-based digital artist Barret Hodgson illuminated the University's iconic Trent Building with a visual feast of digital projections which capture…

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Joe Hesford, English and philosophy graduate, talks about his role at Vodafone

Joe talks about his role as Commercial Finance Manager at Vodafone, how he utilises the skills developed during his degree in his currrent role and his advice to other arts graduates interested in a…

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Nottingham in Parliament Day

On 25 October 2016 over 100 organisations from across Nottinghamshire came together to celebrate the county's business, education, research, culture, sport and global connections. With over…

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Nottingham in Parliament Day

On 25 October 2016 over 100 organisations from across Nottinghamshire came together to celebrate the county's business, education, research, culture, sport and global connections. With over…

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Francesca Jaffa, a recent graduate, talks about her role at Deutsche Bank

Francesca, a joint honours German and philosophy graduate, talks about her role as a Junior Employee Relations Specialist, why she chose to work for a global bank and why she chose a career in human…

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University of Nottingham BSA Science Media Fellows 2016

The University of Nottingham sponsored three British Science Association Media Fellows in 2016. They were placed with The Times, the FT and BBC Science. Find out how they got on.

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"Istoriia s metranpazhem" (Incident with a Paginator)

Written by Aleksandr Vampilov in 1968, this Russian play is performed by members of the arts faculty at The University of Nottingham.

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David Ross Sports Village - construction update

Take a look inside David Ross Sports Village as progress continues on the build of this £40m project. Once completed, the facility will be an outstanding, inspirational and accessible sports…

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Pathways: The Nottingham Black History Mural

In 2016, the University of Nottingham's Centre for Research in Race and Rights (C3R), which is part of the Research Priority Area in Rights and Justice, and the New Art Exchange joined together…

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UNNC Student Society: Peekaboo

Peekaboo, a psychological organisation, aimed at organising fun activities to explore the inner mind and soul at The University of Nottingham's Ningbo, China Campus.

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'This Girl Can' girls' night in at UoN

UoN Sport’s Girls’ Night In was a pretty good party: join the fun and stay active at www.nottsgirlscan.co.uk Get involved:http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/sport/getinvolved/engage/index.aspx

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Centre for Research in Race and Rights - the trailer

This is a short trailer for the Centre for Research in Race and Rights (C3R) at The University of Nottingham. For more informaiton visit: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/go/c3r

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Why Study Theology in the Arts with Doug Ingram

Why bother with the study of theology in a university? Why bother with the study of religion – if you do not consider yourself religious? These are the questions address by two theologians…

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Achieve it at Nottingham

You could find the perfect course at Nottingham Browse our courses: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugcourses We offer a variety of undergraduate courses in five faculty areas. Visit the links…

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Vlog: Elisabeth Frink exhibition

John recently visited the Elisabeth Frink exhibition at Nottingham Lakeside Arts, and this is what he thought of it. Find out more about the exhibition: http://goo.gl/hEjZ5g See more from John:…

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An Introduction to the Library for Post-graduate Researchers

Mr Neil Smyth (the Senior Librarian for the Faculty of Arts) discusses with Professor Tom O’Loughlin (Department of Theology and Religious Studies) the importance of the library in…

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Dr Jon Henderson talks about being one of the 2015 British Science Association Media Fellows

Dr Jon Henderson from the Department of Archaeology at The University of Nottingham talks about his experience as a British Science Media Fellow embedded with the Science team at The Times.

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Vlog: First months in the UK

Find out how John's first couple of months have been as an international student in Nottingham. See more from John at https://www.youtube.com/user/JaMSessions92

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Elisabeth Frink's 'Horse'

‘Horse’ a 1500kg, 3 metre tall sculpture by Elisabeth Frink will be shown alongside other works in an exhibition at Djanogly Gallery. Getting the sculpture into the gallery was a…

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Celebrating 100 years of Russian and Slavonic Studies

1915 is when it all began, a small department with a big heart. What a century it has been. In this video we meet former students and academics and the current Head of Department. We hear about many…

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Open days: music drumming sessions

If you're visiting the University for an open day and you're interested in music, why not have a go at learning West African polyrhythm. It's a 20 minute drop in session and all are…

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Why Study Schopenhauer and the Arts with Richard Bell

Prof. Richard Bell introduces the life and thought of Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860). The video gives an account of his epistemology – and how he was influenced by Kant – as a basis for…

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There is a pleasure in the pathless woods

'There is a pleasure in the pathless woods' is an exhibition by Nottingham based artist Tristram Aver. In this video he tells us how the notion of 'Britishness' is explored in his…

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In the Shadow of War

In the Shadow of War features the work of a generation of artists who rose to prominence in post-war Britain. Visual Arts Officer, Neil Walker talks us through the theme of this exhibition and the…

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In the Shadow of War – Graham Sutherland’s ‘Crucifixion’

In the Shadow of War features the work of a generation of artists who rose to prominence in post-war Britain. Visual Arts Officer, Neil Walker talks us through Graham Sutherland’s…

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In the Shadow of War - the sculpture

In the Shadow of War features the work of a generation of artists who rose to prominence in post-war Britain. Visual Arts Officer, Neil Walker talks us through the sculpture included in the show. …

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Yasmin Issaka singing Somebody's Fool

Yasmin Issaka at the BHM launch event, Nottingham Lakeside Arts, Tuesday 7 October 2014

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'Comfort Women' -- symposium highlights human rights violation

PhD student Sachi Tsukamoto, from The University of Nottingham, has organised a symposium on 'comfort women' -- the women and girls forced into sexual slavery for the Imperial Japanese Army…

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Studying what you love is the key to career success

Two of our lovely 3rd year English students went out and about with a video camera to find out whether our students think it's important to study a subject you love. Video shot and edited by Tom…

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Viking DNA expert leads longboat raid to Norway

A 54-strong 'Viking Navy' led by a University of Nottingham scientist and Viking expert has just returned from an unusual expedition to Norway, to row the largest replica Viking longship…

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Faculty of Arts: public spaces for researchers

Faculty of Arts researchers discuss their research and how they use the public spaces at the University of Nottingham.

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Chen Yiren (Ian), International Communication Studies Graduate 2011

University of Nottingham Ningbo China alumni, Chen Yiren (Ian), talks about his experiences studying International Communication Studies at UNNC and about his graduate career.

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The Nottingham New Theatre and Lakeside Arts present: Dr Faustus

Faustus is a respected and hugely successful man. He is also doomed by his own hubris, greed and ambition. Bored of logic and mundane life, he makes a pact with the devil: 24 years of unimaginable…

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Why Study an MA in the Arts?

Our current students and alumni discuss why they studied a Masters in the Arts at The University of Nottingham. Find out more about postgraduate study at Nottingham:…

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Sarah Townley - PhD English Literature

Sarah talks about the "unrivalled expertise" of her PhD supervisor.

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Sylwia Szostak - PhD Culture, Film and Media

Sylwia talks about her placement at Lakeside Arts Centre, organised by the Arts Graduate Centre.

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Pop art to Britart - modern masters from the David Ross Collection

On the VIP opening night of the exhibition at Djanogly Art Gallery we caught up with David Ross and friends to find out where his interest in art started, what his first purchases were and what…

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Chalani Ranwala - International Communications with English Language and Literature

Undergraduate student, Chalani Ranwala, talks about her experience studying international communications with English language and literature at The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus.

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Syeda Minaal Pervaiz - International Communication Studies

Undergraduate student, Syeda Minaal Pervaiz, talks about her experiences studying for the BA International Communication Studies at The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus.

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Emily Carole Murray - International Relations with French

Canadian student, Emily Carole Murray, talks about her experiences studying international relations at The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus for a year abroad

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Rebecca McKeown - International Relations with German

Rebecca McKeown talks about her experience studying for her international relations degree at The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus.

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Shahul Benazir - Foundation in Arts and Education

Foundation student, Shahul Benazir, talks about studying the Foundation in Arts and Education at The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus.

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Lowry revisited

As the 2013 Lowry exhibition closes in London, we take a look back to the success of our own Lowry exhibition, which opened its doors to the public two years ago on 16 November. Held in the…

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Lustre - Lakeside's annual craft makers' market

Lustre is Lakeside's annual craft makers' market, held every November and featuring the work of over 55 makers. This year Lustre will take place on the 9 & 10 November. For more…

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Trawling for memories and responses to extreme weather events

Drawing on historical records and personal recollections the £1m British Climate Histories project, led by Professor Georgina Endfield from the School of Geography at The University of…

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£23m masterpiece in the care of Nottingham alumna

University of Nottingham Art History graduate is putting her knowledge into practice -- looking after a £23m masterpiece. As an Assistant Curator at Tate Britain, Amy Concannon was part of the…

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Art History student lands her dream job

University of Nottingham graduate Amy Concannon landed her dream job when she became an Assistant Curator at Tate Britain. Her career advice - focus and get plenty of work experience. Amy is now…

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Teva Vidal - PhD School of English

Teva tells us how his department helped him as an international student.

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Sylwia Szostak - PhD Culture, Film and Media

Sylwia talks about her placement at Lakeside Arts Centre, organised by the Arts Graduate Centre.

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Rebecca Harper - PhD German and Film Studies

Rebecca talks about the valuable teaching experience she has gained through her PhD.

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Sam Haddow - PhD Theatre and History

Sam explains how he balances teaching and research.

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Mariana Matoso - PhD Lusophone African Culture

Mariana advises students on where to look for funding options.

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Jemima Matthews - PhD School of English

Jemima talks about the postgraduate seminars, and how useful they are.

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Laura Todd - PhD Russian and Slavonic Studies

Laura explains that learning Russian isn’t as difficult as you might think it is.

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Cooking on a budget & making meals tasty with Michelin Star Chef Sat Bains

In this video Sat gives advice on how to shop for food on a budget and what unusual condiments can be used to liven up your meals. Sat Bains is an award winning British Chef best known for his two…

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Inside Out of Mind - raising awareness of dementia care through theatre

'Inside Out of Mind' played out to capacity audiences during its run at Lakeside Arts Centre between 14 - 29 June 2013. The play is based on the field notes collected by 3 health care…

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Emily Cooper - BA Creative and Professional Writing

Emily tells us what she has enjoyed about her course.

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Abigail Jones - BA Geography

Abigail talks about her time spent studying abroad as part of her degree.

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PhD Canadian Drama

A third year student talks about the valuable internships she has undertaken as part of her PhD.

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Alan Darley - MA Philosophical Theology

Alan talks about the Arts Graduate Centre and his own research in theology.

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Umesh Kumar - BA Geography with Chinese Studies

Umesh talks about promoting environmental awareness on campus.

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Shelley MacDonald - BA Fine Arts

Shelley MacDonald

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Sarah Horner - BA French and History Sarah Horner BA French and History

Sarah explains the different combinations of modules that her degree offers.

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Nikisha Amin - BA International Media and Communications Studies

Nikisha loves the diversity of The University of Nottingham and is looking forward to visiting China and Malaysia.

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Maddie Chambers - BA Ancient History and History

Maddie Chambers

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Lucy Stone - BA English

Lucy talks about her work as a student ambassador.

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Kimberley Dunk - BA American Studies

Kimberley talks about the American and Canadian studies society.

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Katie Lord - BA German

Katie explains all the opportunities that are available to you at the university.

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Joshua Heyes - BA Theology and Philosophy

Joshua talks about the life skills which he has acquired from his degree.

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Jonathan Williams - BA Philosophy

Jonathan talks about the different activities organised by the philosophy society.

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James Salinger - BA Geography

James describes the useful skills he has developed from his degree.

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Jade Whymark - BA Hons Music

Jade Whymark

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Hope Capurro - BA Hispanic Studies

Hope talks about the language facilities available at Nottingham.

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Hillery Harrison - BA Archaeology

Hillery describes the opportunity offered by the University to take part in archaeological digs.

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Hester Pode - BA Classical Civilisation and Art History

Hester talks about the balance between studying and societies.

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Hayley Hardwick - BA History and Ancient History

Hayley talks about being a mature student and the support available.

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Charlotte Hopson - BA Art History

Charlotte talks about the galleries and cultural centres in Nottingham.

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