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Kids & Education NOTTINGHAM Though Nottingham may never shake its association with Robin Hood and his band of merry men, the city is fast becoming known for its dynamic life- style, historic streets and lively music scene. From William the Conqueror’s fascinating castle, and the honey- comb of caverns and passageways that lie beneath the city streets, to the beautiful green sprawl surrounding Elizabethan country house Wollaton Hall, Nottingham is home to some of the UK’s must-see sights. And just like the city that surrounds it, the University of Nottingham has strived to mirror this picturesque landscape, creating a campus com- plete with plenty of green space. The original University Park campus has even won many Green Flag awards for its excellent parkland, and the nearby Jubilee campus, with futuristic build- ings and facilities, cluster around a picture-perfect lake. Beyond leafy accolades, the univer- sity has maintained an ongoing repu- tation for excellence and is particularly strong in pharmacy and pharmacolo- gy, in which it is ranked sixth in the QS World University Rankings by subject, as well as education and training and English language and literature. After a day of studying or buffing up on local history, the University of Nottingham has plenty on offer for blowing off some steam. Sports en- thusiasts will be pleased to discov- er the superb facilities at the Sports Village, including a swimming pool and three fully-equipped fitness suites. Meanwhile, lovers of the arts can enjoy a jam-packed calendar at Nottingham Lakeside Arts — the University’s public museum and arts centre. This hotspot has become one of the region’s most exciting arts venues, presenting exhi- bitions, drama, music and dance, as well as special collections. Consortium UK offer a completely free, no-risk service that includes: © © Offering advice on what to study at A Level and for the IB Diploma (or advice on Foundation Year), to get students on the right path for their preferred degrees and careers © © Helping students navigate the br oad selection of cours- es based on what is best for individual needs © © Advice and first-hand infor- mation on what each univer- sity, campus and surround- ing city is like © © Arranging visits and high- light open days for students and their families © © Helping students choose which university is best suit- ed to them © © Assistance in applying to cho- sen universities, selecting from four of the UK’s leading institutes © © Guidance with the all-import- ant UCAS personal statement © © Negotiating with universities on the students’ behalf should they fail to meet the condi- tions of the school’s offer © © Providing help with finding an alternative university or course, should it be required If you or your children are interested in studying at one of these universities, contact Consortium UK, the official representatives in Thailand for the UK Universities of Bath, Exeter, Nottingham and Warwick. Members of British Chamber of Commerce Thailand: www.bccthai.com Address: 4 th Floor Times Square (BTS Asok, Exit 5), 246 Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok 10110, Thailand Email: [email protected] Website: www.consortiumuk.net Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Mobile: [phone] (Khun Justin) or 088 891 6854 (Khun Kaek) OPEN: Monday to Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Earlier or later by appointment) WWW.WANDERLUSTMAG.COMWANDERLUST 51