Thursday, 25 July 2019
Professor Kevin Shakesheff, Pro-Vice Chancellor for the Faculty of Science at the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ has been elected as new Chair for
One ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ is the strategic partnership for the city that encourages and facilitates collaboration across ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½, bringing together the public, business, faith, voluntary and community sectors.
One ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ supports, or has facilitated a number of initiatives, organise events and develop projects. These include: the Young Creative Awards, NUSIC, Small Steps Big Changes, the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ City of Football, the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Carnival, the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Awards and the Festival of Science and Curiosity.
Shared vision
Professor Shakesheff will be helping the University play its role in promoting ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ as a leading city for research, teaching, culture and job creation. He will be leading One ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ through coming months as it reviews its plans and partnership arrangements.
I am delighted to be taking this position, One ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½â€™s vision is very much aligned to the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½â€™s and through working with them on the Festival of Science and Curiosity I have seen the positive impact their work can bring to the city. I am keen to lead the partnership through a period of potential change and help develop their work to reach further and have greater impact.
Nigel Cooke from One ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ said: “I am delighted that Kevin has accepted this role. We are looking forward to working with Kevin and the Universities for ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ with all our partners. The future will be challenging and we are excited at the prospect of facing it head on with renewed purpose and energy, which I know that Kevin will bring to this role.”
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More information is available from Professor Kevin Shakesheff at the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ on kevin.shakesheff@nottingham.ac.ukor Jane Icke, Media Relations Manager for the Faculty of Science at the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½, on +44 (0)115 951 5751 or jane.icke@nottingham.ac.uk
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About the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½
Ranked among the world's top 100 universities , the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ delivers an exceptional research-led education and an outstanding student experience. From the pioneering vision of our founder, Sir Jesse Boot, to groundbreaking achievements such as the development of MRI technology and becoming the first UK university to establish international campuses, we have a proud history of shaping the way people live, work and understand the world. We continue to build on that legacy, empowering our students, staff and partners to change what’s next and create positive impact locally and globally.
The strength of our research places us among the UK's leading universities, ranked 7th for research power in REF 2021. The discovery of MRI and ibuprofen was just the beginning. Today, our world-leading research is developing breakthrough ideas that shape the future of healthcare, technology and society.
Recognised as the UK's third most targeted university by leading employers , we are proud to produce graduates who are consistently in demand for their skills, confidence and industry-ready experience.
As a major employer and industry partner, locally and globally, the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ invests in the city of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ and in future generations of talent. Alongside ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Trent University, we lead the initiative, a pioneering collaboration to improve levels of prosperity, opportunity, sustainability, health and wellbeing across the city and region. Together with our students, staff, alumni and partners, we’re creating knowledge, opportunity and solutions that help change what's next.