Background of UNIName: The University of NottinghamLocation: UKRank: 77th QS Top Universitieshttp://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/world-university-rankings/2014#sorting=rank+region=+country=+faculty=+stars=false+search=notti Nottingham is currently ranked 23rd in the UK by the Complete University Guide Table 2015(http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/league-tables/rankings)

Other branches: Selangor (Malaysia) and ChinaThe Malaysia campus was the first campus of a British university in MalaysiaThe university was the first Sino-foreign university to open its doors in China, in 2004

Some other link:Strategic Plan (more to Vision 2015 of Brunei-UBD)http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/about/values/universityvalues.aspx http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/about/documents/universityofnottinghamstrategicplan2010-15.pdf

Services:http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/teaching/strategypolicy/ttp/index.aspx

Teaching Transformation Programme (TTP)UEB has supported the Teaching Transformation Programme (TTP) 2013-17 as a series of measures designed to stimulate and support schools in addressing key issues in curriculum development.

Schools are engaging with the TTP by identifying priorities for their teaching enhancement, and working collaboratively with professional services on development projects.

Assessment Addressing assessment load and distribution across the academic year, making feedback effective and aligning assessment with intended learning outcomes. Academic development Students' transition into and through university with an emphasis on progressive acquisition of skills that equip students to be independent learners and critical thinkers. Programme review Reconsideration of the programme as more than the collection of modules and the student path through their degree, perhaps incorporating research-led approaches.

MOOCs and NOOCs Developing Massively Open Online Courses and our tri-campus internal version: Nottingham Open Online courses, and taking lessons learned into "regular" teaching.

Moodle Everywhere Establishing a common basis for provision in Moodle to ensure students' minimum expectations are met consistently across their studies. Video and rich media Use of personal video capture and lecture capture to support student learning and the development of rich media to enhance teaching.

Students as change agents Involving students in proposing, designing and working with academics on teaching development activities.

Learning analytics Looking a the various sources of data that we have with a view to using it to answer questions about, and improve, teaching and students' learning.

Facilities:

Art & Performance – Theatre (broad programme of drama, dance, comedy, jazz and world music, along with literary events.)

Childcare (At The University of Nottingham we realise how difficult it can be to juggle parenthood with your career or your studies.)

Computing- Information Systems

(Access general IT facilities through a number of Information Services computer rooms)

- Computer RoomsPC workstations, laptop plug-in points, wireless access, printing facilities, scanners, colour printing and photocopying

- Wireless connectivity

- IT SupportIT support is provided through:

* helplines for staff and students * online guides to enable users to get the most from their computing facilities * training in IT skills for students * online tutorials for staff

Technology DemonstratorThe University of Nottingham Technology Demonstrator is a unique facility that is home to working prototypes of some of the latest University inventions, all of which are available for commercial development. Come and see how research findings are transformed into commercially successful products with the Technology Demonstrator.

Disabled access

Health Centre

Libraries (http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/library/index.aspx) - 13 libraries- traditional silent reading areas- designated areas for group study- refreshments areas (Café)- Online booking room- Laptop and iPad loans (for 3 hours period)-

Restaurants and Cafeterias (http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/hospitality/index.aspx)

The University of Nottingham cafés and restaurants cater for all tastes with its wide range of great value meals, snacks and beverages.

Cafés: offer soup, paninis, jacket potatoes, boxed salads and sandwiches Food courts: a selection of main meals and specialising in Love Chicken Joes unique

range Fully catered halls: provide freshly prepared breakfast, lunch and dinners in a traditional

environment The Mix bars: a relaxing setting for a lunchtime snack or evening drink

Sports (http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/sport/index.aspx) The University has an extensive range of sport facilities, including a Sports Centre, Fitness Centre and swimming pool.University of Nottingham Sport runs approximately 70 different sports clubs covering a range of indoor and outdoor sports, martial arts, water sports and outdoor pursuits. (http://www.su.nottingham.ac.uk/sports/a-z/)

With excellent indoor and outdoor facilities, amazing choice and state-of-the-art equipment available at each campus, getting involved and meeting new friends has never been easier.

All members enjoy unlimited access to indoor sports facilities at each University campus in the UK, three fully-equipped fitness suites, over 100 exercise and fitness classes every week, our 8-lane, 25 metre swimming pool, online booking and fast track access to courts and classes. (membership at about 80 british pounds)

Teaching and Learning Strategy 2011-15 http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/teaching/strategypolicy/tlstrategy/index.aspx

General Principles

The overall aim is for the University’s teaching and learning provision to be recognised as amongst the best in the world. To achieve this aim, teaching and learning at all campuses of the University of Nottingham is guided by the following core principles

1. Maintaining the highest academic standards, experiences and outcomes in all learning and teaching activities. Fundamental to this principle is the value the University places on research-led teaching and learning that enables students to creatively engage with new and exciting ideas.

2. Providing a high quality learning environment for all staff and students, including the provision of teaching space, availability of new technologies and access to a comprehensive range of learning materials. The University employs the highest quality staff to undertake teaching and support learning and both values and utilises the international and intercultural composition of the learning community.

3. Recognising diversity in the learning community as an important element of the richness of the University experience and as vital to the growth and development of individuals, both staff and students. The University actively encourages and supports individuals from a variety of backgrounds to enable them to enter higher education and to fulfil their potential as well as providing an international education to students from around the world and giving all students a wealth of opportunities to engage with different cultures and different perspectives.

4. Fostering and facilitating world-class excellence in learning and teaching through development and enhancement of practice, and research into and reward for excellent teaching. Key to further enhancement is working in partnership with students and responding to their feedback on the quality of learning and teaching.

5. Supporting students in their transition to University education and creating pathways to opportunities for work and further study. Not only does the University provide academic support for each student but it is also concerned with the social and personal development of every student.

6. Focusing on the needs of the student population, both undergraduate and postgraduate, to ensure that their specific requirements are met in a manner appropriate to a research-led institution, and that graduates from all programmes have the full range of employability skills for a leadership role in their future careers.

Distinctive Characteristics

The University’s approach to teaching and learning during the period 2011-15 will have the following distinctive characteristics:

Supporting students throughout their studies in their transition to becoming independent, reflective, lifelong learners.

By so doing, creating graduates who will be able to respond flexibly to changing intellectual and professional requirements and attain and retain leadership status in their chosen fields.

Promoting an active teaching community where students and staff work in partnership. Providing an integrated approach to academic staff development; bringing together the

PGCHE, CPD, and Web-based and paper resources. Rewarding excellence in teaching through promotions, salary enhancements, and public recognition of achievement.

Being committed to providing face to face teaching because it creates the best educational environment. Though this is the fundamental approach to teaching at Nottingham, it is supported and enriched by investment in the latest teaching and learning technologies; providing our students with a seamless, blended approach and creating a wealth of diverse learning opportunities.

Reflecting the University’s commitment to the advancement of knowledge through its qualifications being at the upper end of the higher education spectrum i.e. at Bachelor degree level and above. Where qualifications below this level (e.g. CertHE, DipHE, Foundation Degree) are made available, this will be as a step towards an Honours degree.

Maintaining the standard of the University’s qualifications by ensuring that they represent engagement with a programme of study of appropriate length and rigour as well as the passing of assessments and meeting national subject-specific benchmarks.

Ensuring that gaining the University’s qualifications involves the high quality experience of studying in a Nottingham environment, as available on all of our campuses. Every student admitted to the University will be given the opportunity and will be encouraged, to apply to study or gain experience in more than one country (including by virtual means) and to increase their competence in a non-native language. The University is committed to ensuring that its graduates leave the institution with a global perspective and, because of our international campuses, we believe that such opportunities are unrivalled.

Advancing the position of the University’s campuses in China and Malaysia as high profile local and international centres for teaching and learning outreach activity.

Objectives

The following strategic objectives will be pursued in the remainder of the 2011-15 period, subject to review by Teaching & Learning Board each autumn.

(a) Supporting students’ transitions from school to university and then on to further study and employment.

(b) Devising and progressing an agreed institutional approach to on-line learning opportunities.

(c) Formulating and implementing changes to assessment practices that promote variety, efficiency and enhanced feedback to students.

(d) Enhancing student satisfaction with their academic experience, including building a sense of academic community.

(e) Devising and implementing curriculum review measures that promote efficiency and create space for generic priority themes.

(f) Facilitating an increase in student engagement in bringing about enhancements in their academic experience.

(g) Ensuring that rewards for excellent teaching are in place to incentivise academic staff in giving prominence to their teaching activities.

(h) Enhancing teaching spaces to fit in with best teaching and learning practices, including appropriate use of technologies. 

(i) Ensuring quality management is conducted with due regard to the QAA Quality Code, PSRBs, and the requirements of governmental bodies in China and Malaysia.