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What is classics?

Interested in Classics, Ancient History or Classical Civilisation, but not sure what they are, or where the differences lie? Dr Emily Kneebone explains all in this quick overview.

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What is Archaeology?

A brief overview of Archaeology - what it is, how it differs from history and why it is important in the present day.

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Why Study Memories in the Hebrew Bible with Marian Kelsey

Dr Marian Kelsey examines how the memories of the Hebrew Bible are structured, using the memory of the patriarch Jacob as an example. The thumbnail image for this video is used under the CC0 licence…

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Why Study God and the Gothic with Alison Milbank

Professor Alison Milbank argues that Gothic novels – for example, Dracula by Bram Stoker – are part of religious discourse. This discourse arose in the aftermath of the Reformation and…

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Why Study Theology with Dr Marian Kelsey

Dr Marian Kelsey answers the age-old question; "Why Study Theology?" with an argument that Biblical Studies is actually far more interesting than Theology! The image used in the thumbnail…

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What is it like to study Architectural Environment Engineering at UoN?

Hear what Alice, final year student, has to say about studying Architectural Environment Engineering. Read more out the courses offered by the Department of Architecture and Built Environment.

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Vlog: What is it like studying architecture at the University of Nottingham?

What is it really like studying Architecture at the University of Nottingham? Third year student Nana-Yaw gives you the lowdown. Read more about this course on our online prospectus. …

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Vlog: What is it like studying architectural environment engineering at UoN?

What is it really like studying Architectural Environment Engineering at the University of Nottingham? Third year student Alice gives you the lowdown. Read more about this course in the online…

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Empower | Find your feet, unlock your potential

Empower is a new initiative which will give female students the opportunity to keep fit, educate themselves on a healthy lifestyle and become part of a dynamic community🙌 The programme will…

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Empower | Face your fears, unlock your potential

Empower is a new initiative which will give female students the opportunity to keep fit, educate themselves on a healthy lifestyle and become part of a dynamic community🙌 The programme will…

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Empower | Find your groove, unlock your potential

Empower is a new initiative which will give female students the opportunity to keep fit, educate themselves on a healthy lifestyle and become part of a dynamic community🙌 The programme will…

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UoN Sport Hall of Fame | Deryck Murray

Industrial Economics graduate and International Cricketer, Deryck Murray, was vice- captain of the historic West Indies side that won the first Cricket World Cup in 1975, only three years after…

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UoN Sport Hall of Fame | Dr. Kristan Bromely

Recognised at speeds of 90mph, the British Skeleton Racer, represented Great Britain at more than 115 World Cup & Championship races and Four Olympic events during his 20 year career. Kristan…

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Ibn Taymiyya and Benefit (maslaha): 5. Wise Purpose in God’s Acts, with Dr Jon Hoover

Ibn Taymiyya (d. 1328) was a famous Muslim jurist from Damascus. This video, part of a series on the concept of benefit (maslaha) in Ibn Taymiyya’s thought, explores his dynamic view of…

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Ibn Taymiyya and Benefit (maslaha): 3. The Caliphate and the Law, with Dr Jon Hoover

Ibn Taymiyya (d. 1328) was a famous Muslim jurist from Damascus. This video, part of a series on the concept of benefit (maslaha) in Ibn Taymiyya’s thought, explores how he views the caliphate…

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Ibn Taymiyya and Benefit (maslaha): 2 . The Aims of the Law, with Dr Jon Hoover

Ibn Taymiyya (d. 1328) was a famous Muslim jurist from Damascus. This video, part of a series on the concept of benefit (maslaha) in Ibn Taymiyya’s thought, explores how he viewed the concepts…

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Ibn Taymiyya and Benefit (maslaha): 1 . Religious Practices, with Dr Jon Hoover

Ibn Taymiyya (d. 1328) was a famous Muslim jurist from Damascus. This video, part of a series on the concept of benefit (maslaha) in Ibn Taymiyya’s thought, explores how he viewed benefit and…

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#UoNFreshers - Getting started academically

We can help you prepare to start your studies, Watch the video to find out more about the guidance available. https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/welcome

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Why Do Muslims Believe in Moral Rationalism?

Dr Ali-reza Bhojani introduced the notion that the basis of morality is not simply based in the acts of divine revelation, but is inherent in the moral order that human beings find within themselves.

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Kangli Zheng, BArch architecture graduate and RIBA President's bronze medal winner

Zheng Kangli, a 2016 graduate of Nottingham’s Department of Architecture and Built Environment (DABE), won the 2017 Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) President’s Bronze Medal…

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UoNSport Supported Fitness Sessions – Pete’s Story

Pete is a student with a physical disability, who has been accessing the UoNSport supported fitness sessions. Find out how they’ve benefitted him.More…

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UoNSport Supported Fitness Sessions – Agata’s Story

Agata is a visually impaired student who has been accessing the UoNSport supported fitness sessions. Find out how they’ve benefited her. More…

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Alumni Sports Challenge

Each year current students welcome alumni back to campus for a jam-packed day of competition. Both sides battle it out to win the overall Challenge title with points gained across over 20 sports.…

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Lifting instruction video - best practice and safety

View the best and safest way to lift weights and load/unload the Olympic bars. This video is part of a series of weight lifting technique and safety videos to educate members on some of the most…

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Lifting instruction video - standing press

Check out our video on how to perform the perfect standing press. This video is part of a series of weight lifting technique and safety videos to educate members on some of the most common weight…

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Lifting instruction video - squat

Check out our video on how to perform the perfect squat. This video is part of a series of weight lifting technique and safety videos to educate members on some of the most common weight lifting…

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Lifting instruction video - deadlift

Check out our video on how to perform the perfect deadlift. This video is part of a series of weight lifting technique and safety videos to educate members on some of the most common weight lifting…

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Lifting instruction video - bent over barbell row

Check out our video on how to perform the perfect bent over barbell row. This video is part of a series of weight lifting technique and safety videos to educate members on some of the most common…

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Lifting instruction video - bench press

Check out our video on how to perform the perfect bench press. This video is part of a series of weight lifting technique and safety videos to educate members on some of the most common weight…

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Theologians in Conversation; How to renew the liturgy post Vatican II

Kevin McGinnell and Tom O’Loughlin discuss the challenge of creating an incarnational liturgy fifty years after the close of the Second Vatican Council.

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Theologians in Conversation; How do people perceive the Liturgy?

Kevin McGinnell and Tom O’Loughlin discuss the complexity of how liturgy is perceived / received / celebrated in contemporary multi-ethnic urban Britain. An underlying assumption of most…

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BUCS National Championships success

Over 300 University of Nottingham students headed to Sheffield for the 2017 British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) National Championships. With individual finals taking place across nine…

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Sport at The University of Nottingham

We strive to inspire our students to stay active and reach their potential in sport and fitness….with the new £40 million David Ross Sports Village, more student sports clubs than any…

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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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Performance sport at The University of Nottingham

Are you looking to pursue a career as an athlete while studying a subject you love? At Nottingham we can give you both. Not only do we have the facilities and the academic expertise but we have a…

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Study Architectural Engineering at The University of Nottingham

Imagine a typical day in our Architectural Engineering department and discover why it's #MeantToBe the course for you. To find out more about studying Architectural Engineering at The University…

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Active Trail - free fitness for everyone

The Active Trail is a 1.7 mile trail featuring five fitness stations which offer small group training facilities for people of all abilities on University Park campus. Designed especially for…

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Installing the Active Trail

The Active Trail is a 1.7 mile trail featuring five fitness stations which offer small group training facilities for people of all abilities on University Park campus. Designed especially for…

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Studying Architecture at The University of Nottingham… it’s #MeantToBe

Take a look at a typical day for our undergraduate Architecture students and discover why it's #MeantToBe the course for you. To find out more about studying Architecture at The University of…

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Built Environment

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Study Architecture at The University of Nottingham

Imagine a typical day in our Architecture department and discover why it's #MeantToBe the course for you. To find out more about studying Architecture at The University of Nottingham go to…

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Why Study Plutarch with Judith Mossman

Plutarch (A.D. 46 – after 120), from Chaeronea in Boeotia, was one of the most prolific Greek writers of antiquity and his work is exactly contemporaneous with the period of the earliest…

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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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An Introduction to the Library for Distance Learners

Mr Neil Smyth (the Senior Librarian for the Faculty of Arts) discusses with Professor Tom O’Loughlin (Department of Theology and Religious Studies) how the library can help those who are…

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A-Z of Theology; Q is for Q

Prof. Tom O’Loughlin introduces the document known in studies of the gospel as “Q”. Q refers to the material that is common to the gospels of Matthew and Luke (apart from the…

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Dr Philip Oldfield talks about being a 2015 British Science Association Media Fellow

Dr Philip Oldfield from the Department of Architecture in the Faculty of Engineering at The University of Nottingham talks about his experience as a British Science Media Fellow embedded with the…

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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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Humanities Building

Overview of the Humanities Building on University Park Campus - home to the Departments of Archaeology, Classics, History of Art, Philosophy and Theology and Religious Studies.

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Cognitive Approaches to Ancient Religious Experience (CAARE) Highlights

Building on the project, Ancient Religions and Cognition, this network brings together scholars from the ancient history of religion on the one hand, and the cognitive science of religion on the…

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History in a Minute - Emma Lautman

PhD student Emma talks about what it's like to study History at The University of Nottingham

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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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History in a Minute - John Parker

Mature student John talks about what it's like to study History at The University of Nottingham

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History in a Minute - Joseph Peake

Third year student Joseph talks about what it's like to study History at The University of Nottingham

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History in a Minute - Abdul Muktadir

Second year student Abdul talks about what it's like to study History at The University of Nottingham

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History in a Minute - Harriet Haylett-McDowell

First year student Harriet talks about what it's like to study History at The University of Nottingham

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Hear from our volunteers, Liz Fradd

A short interview with alumna Dame Liz Fradd, longstanding volunteer mentor and council member here at The University of Nottingham. Hear about why she gives her time. For more information…

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Table Tennis BUCS Big Wednesday highlights

A highlights video of The University of Nottingham's Table Tennis team, playing at the BUCS Big Wednesday in the championship final. Both male and female teams won. Filmed by Alex Wilkinson of…

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Lacrosse BUCS Big Wednesday highlights

A highlights video of The University of Nottingham's Lacrosse team, playing at the BUCS Big Wednesday in the championship final. The team came second overall, winning silver. Filmed by Alex…

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Why Study the 4th Council of the Lateran with Claire Taylor

2015 is the eighth centenary of Lateran IV – often described as the most important western church council between the Council of Nicea (325) and the Reformation. Dr Claire Taylor of the Dept of…

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The Philosophy of Time Using Art History

A short video of Jonathan Tallant discussing his recent work looking at the philosophy of time using art history.

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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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History of Art 'Module in a Minute' - Renaissance Women by Dr Gabriele Neher

History of Art 'Module in a Minute' video for the module Women in the Italian Renaissance by Dr Gabriele Neher.

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Zero carbon 'HOUSE' designed and built by students 'comes home'

Design and construct a low cost, zero carbon, family starter home, transport it to Spain, build it, landscape it and open it to the public. That was the challenge faced by a group of students from…

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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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Historians and Time Travel

A student's view - Would time travel make historians redundant? A podcast by Victoria Stiles a part-time tutor within the Department of History.

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Fascism and racism past and present

A podcast by Victoria Stiles about the changing views on fascism and racism throughout history. Victoria works as a part-time tutor within the Department of History.

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Achieve it - Arts at Nottingham

You could find the perfect course at Nottingham Browse our courses: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugcourses The Faculty of Social Sciences offers a variety of undergraduate courses within the…

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Robert Jones - BA Art History

Robert tells us why he feels so at home at Nottingham.

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Ancient naval battle site ‘rammed’ with relics of war

On March 10 241BC a huge naval battle took place off the coast of Sicily between the Romans and their archenemies the Carthaginians. It put an end to the First Punic War and set the Roman Republic…

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Concept house showcases fuel poverty

An entire street of ecohouses at The University of Nottingham has been completed with the opening of the Mark Group ecohouse. The house will showcase some of the latest designs and building…

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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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Art History - The Student Perspective

Campus Cam went to meet Art History graduates to ask them about their experience at the University of Nottingham.

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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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Charlotte Hopson - BA Art History

Charlotte talks about the galleries and cultural centres in Nottingham.

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Helen Wainwright - MPhil Art History

Helen talks about her MPhil and the art scene in Nottingham.

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