Student Opportunity, Uni of Lincoln | KDU Programme in Penang

Super student opportunity overseas for first and second year LSFM Media Production undergraduates. Nigel Morris, Principal Lecturer and KDU Tutor, posted: University of Lincoln (UK) has a close partnership with KDU University College in Penang, Malaysia, which delivers a Media Production degree very similar to ours.  Part of the arrangement is for KDU to offer a three-week summer programme in late June to twelve Lincoln students on the following programmes: Accountancy, Business (including joint Business programmes), Computing, Media Production, and PR.  Selection will be via an application process.

Having visited KDU myself last year (and looking forward to going again for the Exam Board this summer) I can vouch for what a friendly, vibrant, fascinating and beautiful place Penang is, and I would urge you to go online to find out more. If you’re interested, there’s a talk on Wednesday 7 March at 4-5 pm in MB1019 to explain the programme and application process. It would be really appreciated if you would register your interest ahead of the meeting by emailing studyabroad@lincoln.ac.uk Continue reading

Nigel Morris, LSFM Principal Lecturer | Jaws: The Symposium

NigelMorrisThis week LSFM Principal Lecturer Nigel Morris  led a Symposium to mark the 40th Anniversary of Jaws (1975) directed by Steven Spielberg. Academics examined how Jaws changed the ‘global cinematic landscape.’  Lizzy Allen from the University of Lincoln Press & Media spoke to Nigel, a leading scholar on the works of Spielberg, about one of Hollywood’s most influential films:

The thriller about a man-eating shark which attacks a summer seaside resort was released on 20th June 1975. It is celebrated as the first global blockbuster, becoming the first film to break the $100 million box office barrier.   Continue reading