University of Nottingham
Coverage of University of Nottingham in the Nexus archive.
- Cutting language courses puts social mobility at risk, say UK experts
UK experts warn that cutting language courses at universities and schools risks undermining social mobility and vocational skills. The University of Exeter and University of Nottingham have proposed reductions in language programs, leading to redundancy risks for staff and elimination of language degrees at a Russell Group institution.
- Grade requirement for student loans would cut a financial lifeline for English universities
English universities could lose £200m annually if students without GCSEs are excluded from student loans. Rising costs and stricter visa policies are forcing budget cuts, while reliance on overseas students has been disrupted. A Labour government's potential policies are seen as unlikely to resolve financial instability.
- University of Nottingham confirms cyber incident as Shiny Hunters group claims data theft
The University of Nottingham has confirmed a cyber incident following claims by the Shiny Hunters group of data theft. The university is still determining what data was accessed and has contacted affected students and alumni, including those at campuses in Malaysia and China.
- Nottingham University data breach affects over 450,000 students
The University of Nottingham confirmed a data breach where a hacking group accessed its student records system, impacting over 450,000 current students and alumni.
- University of Nottingham student and alumni data is taken in major hack by cybercriminal group
The University of Nottingham experienced a major cyberattack where student and alumni data were stolen by a cybercriminal group. The breach targeted sensitive information related to current and former students.
- Former French first lady dies at 93: Bernadette Chirac, a 'discreet force'
Bernadette Chirac, the former first lady of France who spent 12 years at the Élysée Palace from 1995 to 2007, built political influence in rural Corrèze and expanded a children’s hospital charity into a national institution. She was described as a 'discreet force' and 'rock' in her husband Jacques Chirac's political career.
- Thousands of University of Nottingham staff told they are at risk of redundancy
The University of Nottingham has informed 2,700 staff that their roles are at risk of redundancy due to financial cuts, with the institution potentially running out of money by 2031. The cuts aim to reduce over 600 academic and support posts. This move is expected to harm the university's future.
- Nottingham triple killer Valdo Calocane brought hammer to hospital ward years before he killed two university students and a caretaker, inquiry hears
Valdo Calocane, a triple killer from Nottingham, brought a hammer to a hospital ward years before killing two university students and a caretaker. An inquiry has heard the details of this incident. The events leading up to the killings are being investigated.