Call from University of Lincoln Library …

… for the very first Library Student Advisers.  

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Here’s an invitation from Dan Derricott.  The Library wants to hear student opinion on how it should develop and is looking for a group of 20 committed and knowledgeable students to form its Student Advisory Panel which will meet twice between now and the end of the year – with food & drink provided. There will also be opportunities to get involved in specific projects throughout the year if you have the time, all of which will help The Library to improve and will look great on your CV, and some which may come with a thank you gift for your time!   If you are interested in getting involved all you need to do is email with answers to the following two questions:

  1. What one thing would you change about The Library, why and how? (Max 200 words)
  2. What one thing is The Library great at and how should it build on that? (Max 200 words)

We are looking for creative minds, which can help us develop solutions that students will like, so be bold in your answers and push some boundaries!  Please send your answers in an email to dderricott@lincoln.ac.uk by noon on Monday the 18th February 2013.

Thanks.

Nicole selected to work on BBC Sports personality of the Year

From Nicole Afford, level 3 LSM student:

BBC Education Partnership – SPOTY 2012: “….never pass up any opportunity in the media, as you never know where it is going to lead you….”

From Olympic heroes to sporting legends, the BBC Sports Personality of the Year was definitely one of the most amazing weekends! It all began with a trip down to Salford’s Media City UK where students were selected through a competition. Continue reading

School News

From Sarah Barrow:

More and more of our students are signing up for the Lincoln Award  – a great scheme to help them think about all those extra-curricular things which could be of use when looking for a career and/or further study. If you are interested, just contact Jess Shields – jshields@lincoln.ac.uk. Details of the scheme can be found here. Continue reading

History on Television book

Routledge, 2013

Routledge, 2013

This book is a good read if you’re interested in the process involved in the representation of history on television. It is a culmination of an AHRC-funded research project, called ‘Televising History 1995-2010’, by Professor of Cultural Studies Ann Gray and Senior Lecturer Dr Erin Bell.

Erin said their book “considers the representation of the past on television through factual programming.  Beginning with the question ‘why does history on TV look the way it does?’, and drawing on interviews with media professionals, historians, archivists and archaeologists, as well as undertaking analysis of a range of factual programming, from Who do you think you are? to Timewatch.   Continue reading

Jobs at WFTV

WFTV Home PageWomen in Film and Television, the leading membership organisation for women working in creative media in the UK, is looking for two exceptional candidates to fill key full-time roles, working to CEO Kate Kinninmont, and helping to build on the outstanding success of the company. Full details. Continue reading

Grant talks about working on “Mr Selfridge”

As well as working as a lecturer in the LSM, Grant Bridgeman is in demand as a professional broadcast sound recordist. He recently worked on ITV’s smash hit, Mr Selfridge.

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150 personal stories of how university changed lives

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Cover: Trentham Books

This is Professor Mary Stuart’s book about the history of higher education in the UK.  The Vice Chancellor of the University of Lincoln used real-life personal experiences from those who were the first people in their family to go to University. Mary said “I have tried to illustrate how higher education can and does transform the life chances of individual people from the humblest of backgrounds.”

The book titled ‘Social Mobility and Higher Education: The life experiences of first generation entrants in higher education is a culmination of a research project.  It features autobiographical accounts from 150 people about how getting a degree changed their life chances.   Continue reading

Warner Brothers – an illustrated history. Today!

Visiting Professor Eric Hartley Senat, Film Producer and former Senior Vice-President of WB, is giving two presentations this evening. No need to book.

6-8.30pm: ALL welcome (LSM and friends), in JACKSON LECTURE THEATRE, Brayford Campus

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Christopher Bingham – Great talk, great advice, great jacket

Bing on YoutubeBing is a graduate from a few years ago and a very successful YouTuber. He came to give a talk for level 2 digital media today and Martyn Thayne covered the session on Twitter.

The main points: Continue reading

Paid Internships with Penguin

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If you fancy a ten week paid internship in Digital Sales, Editorial or Communications with Penguin publishing, this summer 2013, then click below for more details.  The deadline is 15 February.

Digital Sales Intern

Editorial Intern

Communications Intern

If you apply please let us know how you get on.  Good Luck!