110-686: Nottingham Trent University ( NTU ) is a public research university located in Nottingham , England. Its origins date back to 1843 with the establishment of the Nottingham Government School of Design , which still operates within the university. Nottingham Trent University is the sixth largest university in the UK (out of 169) with over 40,000 students across six different campuses mainly concentrated in Nottingham (including
220-714: A higher reputation domestically and globally . The University Grants Committee funds eight public universities in Hong Kong . The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts also receives funding from the government . There are four self-financing universities, namely Hong Kong Metropolitan University , Hong Kong Shue Yan University , Hang Seng University of Hong Kong , and Saint Francis University . In India , most universities and nearly all research institutions are public. Some private undergraduate colleges exist but most are engineering schools that are affiliated with public universities. Private schools can be partially aided by
330-683: A university institute , and a distance university in Portugal . Higher education in Portugal provided by state-run institutions is not free; students must pay a tuition fee. However, the tuition fee is lower than that of private universities. The highest tuition fee allowed by law in public universities is €697 per year as of 2022. Public universities include some of the most selective and demanding higher learning institutions in Portugal. In Russia , about 7.5 million students study in thousands of universities. Founded in 1755, Moscow State University
440-516: A Student Advice Centre, leisure and retail services, democratic representation and night-time entertainment at all three NTU campuses. Executive Team for 2023/24 Part Time Officers 23/24 The role will end on 1st July 2024, and New Executive Team will takeover. Upcoming Executive Team for 2024/25 Part Time Officers 24/25 In late 2014, some Nottingham Trent University UKIP students attempted to form an official society for their party. The Union's Societies Assembly voted to block
550-539: A few private institutions of higher learning, such as the National College of Ireland . However, none of the private institutions have university status and are highly specialized. Almost all universities in Italy are public but have institutional autonomy by law. The Italian state provides the majority of university funding. Therefore, students pay relatively low tuition fees, set by each university according to
660-492: A five-stroke lead at the 54-hole stage. This was Westwood's ninth victory in Asian Tour events. At the 2016 Masters , Westwood finished joint runner-up with Jordan Spieth , three strokes behind winner Danny Willett . He was briefly only one stroke off the lead during the final round following an eagle on the par five 15th, but bogeyed the 16th to end his chances. This was the third time Westwood has finished as runner-up in
770-600: A five-under-par 67 at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club to win the event for the first time. In December of that year, Westwood claimed his third Race to Dubai by finishing solo second in the season-ending DP World Tour Championship, Dubai . At 47 years of age, he became the oldest winner of the title. In March 2021, Westwood held the 54-hole lead at the Arnold Palmer Invitational . He eventually missed out by one shot to Bryson DeChambeau . This
880-481: A focus for expertise and business resources. Since 2001, the university has helped 250 start up companies of which 70% have been successful. In 2008, The Guardian said Nottingham Trent University was one of the top places in the country for graduate employment. In 2019, the university began offering qualifications in Artisan Food Production, in affiliation with The School of Artisan Food on
990-799: A former brother-in-law, who himself is a passionate supporter of the Scottish club. Westwood was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2011 Birthday Honours . PGA Tour playoff record (1–0) * Note: The 1997 Volvo Masters was shortened to 54 holes due to weather. Co-sanctioned by the Asian Tour Co-sanctioned by the Korean Tour European Tour playoff record (2–6) * Note: The 1996 Sumitomo Visa Taiheiyo Masters
1100-1285: A handful of community colleges. In 2008, the Philippine Congress passed Republic Act 9500, declaring the University of the Philippines as the national university to distinguish it from all other state universities and colleges. Other notable public colleges and universities include the Polytechnic University of the Philippines , Technological University of the Philippines , Philippine Normal University , Batangas State University , and Mindanao State University . There are six autonomous public universities in Singapore , including National University of Singapore founded in 1905, Nanyang Technological University founded 1981, Singapore Management University founded in 2000, Singapore University of Technology and Design and Singapore Institute of Technology founded in 2009, and Singapore University of Social Sciences founded in 2017. In Sri Lanka , there are seventeen public universities. Most public universities are funded by
1210-593: A listed Heritage Site and Wetland Conservation Area). Contrasting with the country house built in 1828 are modern facilities such as the Lyth Building. The Veterinary Nursing Centre was purpose-built in 2007 and was made a RCVS accredited Veterinary Nursing Centre. The campus includes a working farm, equestrian centre, glasshouses, vertical farming units, and scientific laboratories. The campus' 200-hectare farm and woodland estate houses over 250 animals from more than 70 species. Currently home to 1,700 students from
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#17327975344191320-553: A losing team for the first time since 2008. In 2018, Thomas Bjørn selected Westwood as one of his five vice-captains for the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National , alongside Graeme McDowell , Luke Donald , Pádraig Harrington and Robert Karlsson . In September 2021, Westwood played on the European team in the 2021 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin . The U.S. team won 19–9 and Westwood went 1–2–0 including
1430-646: A lot and you play it well, there are a lot of repeat winners. It will be lovely to go back." In January 2020, Westwood won the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship on the European Tour. This tournament was part of the Rolex Series. This win meant he had won titles in four different decades on the European Tour. Westwood finished on 19 under par, two shots ahead of Tommy Fleetwood , Matt Fitzpatrick and Victor Perez . The 46-year-old shot
1540-542: A low-interest loan from the Higher Education Loan Board; students must pay back the loan after completing their higher education. In Nigeria , both the federal and state governments may establish public universities. South Africa has 26 public universities which are members of Universities in South Africa. These are categorized as traditional or comprehensive universities. In Tunisia ,
1650-545: A major championship. At the 2016 U.S. Open , Westwood was again near the top of the leaderboard after the first three rounds, but playing in the penultimate group during the final round he fell away badly shooting a round 80 (+10) to finish T32. Westwood holds the record for most major championship appearances without winning, surpassing Jay Haas at the 2021 Open Championship , his 88th major. In an interview with CNN in November 2017, Westwood spoke of his desire to go into
1760-644: A national institution in 1926, the Academy of Athens is the highest research establishment in Greece. Private higher education institutions cannot operate in Greece and are not recognized as degree-awarding bodies by the Greek government. In Ireland , nearly all universities, institutes of technology, colleges, and some third-level institutions are public. The state pays the cost of educating undergraduates, although students must contribute approximately €3,000. There are
1870-525: A refurbishment completed in summer 2013. It is set over four levels plus a further level dedicated to 24-hour computing facilities. There are branch libraries on the Clifton and Brackenhurst campuses serving the schools located there, and include additional Animal Planet digital facilities. The Recent Advances in Manufacturing database (RAM) is published by the library and information department. It
1980-568: A result, he moved back into the top 50 of the Official World Golf Ranking . Westwood finished the 2007 season with five top 10 finishes in the last five events. He carried this form into the 2008 season, starting with two tied second places and a fifth, moving back into the top 20 in the world rankings. At the Masters , Westwood finished tied for 11th and he narrowly missed out on becoming the first European in 38 years to win
2090-444: A separate section on Ethical Investment, which states that "investments shall only be made with institutions with a clear and transparent Ethical Investment Policy which reflect the university's ethical values". The university's conglomerated estate includes approximately 250 hectares of land, spread across its three campuses. These different land types, ranging from urban centres to farmland, are considered valuable ecological assets by
2200-410: A three-under-par round of 67 in the third round to position himself three strokes behind the leaders. During the final round, Westwood lost his ball in a tree on the par-four fifth hole after his drive clattered into the pines. The ball was declared lost and he had to play his third shot from the tee, resulting in a double-bogey six which effectively ended his challenge. He finished in a tie for 10th. In
2310-582: A university, not a college, can issue doctorate degrees in Israel. In Japan , public universities are run by local governments, either prefectural or municipal. According to the Ministry of Education , public universities have "provided an opportunity for higher education in a region and served the central role of intellectual and cultural base for the local community in the region" and are "expected to contribute to social, economical and cultural development in
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#17327975344192420-522: A vast array of wildlife co-exists with staff and students; present are species and habitats such as the great crested newt , badger , European hare , ancient hedgerows, the Victorian Walled Garden (a listed Heritage site), and Sheepwalk's pond and Wildlife Hide (Wetland Conservation Area). Webcams on campus enable the monitoring of such species and habitats. Nottingham Trent Students' Union (NTSU) provides student activities and events,
2530-989: A win in his Sunday singles match against Harris English . He is the European player who has the greatest number of appearances in Ryder Cup winning teams (7 wins, 4 losses). Westwood married Laurae Coltart, the sister of Scottish Ryder Cup player Andrew Coltart , in January 1999. The couple have two children, Samuel Bevan and Poppy Grace. The two divorced in 2017. After his divorce, Westwood moved back to Europe from his residence in Palm Beach Gardens , Florida . Westwood now lives in Jesmond , Newcastle upon Tyne with his wife, Helen Storey, who also caddies for him on tour. The pair married in Las Vegas in June 2021. He
2640-539: A year and have to retake them, pay a partial or full tuition fee, ranging from €500 to €2000 per year. Private universities have existed in Serbia since 1989 but are held in less esteem because they are generally less academically rigorous than the public universities. Of the 74 universities in Spain , 54 are public and funded by the autonomous community in which they are based. University funding differs by region. However,
2750-501: Is a bibliographic indexing service providing information for manufacturing and related areas. Literature covered includes journals, magazines, books, videos, and conference proceedings with from 1990 to 2012. Home to over 9,000 students mainly from the School of Science and Technology. 4 miles (6 kilometres) outside the city centre, the Clifton campus was a self-contained, greenfield site. It hosts an Anthony Nolan Trust Cord Blood Bank, and
2860-574: Is a public research university and the most prestigious university in Russia. Saint Petersburg State University is a state-owned university that was founded in 1724; it is managed by the government of the Russian Federation . In Serbia , over 85% of college students study at state-operated public universities. Academically well-performing students pay only administrative fees of less than €100 per year. Students who fail multiple classes in
2970-600: Is an English professional golfer . Noted for his consistency, he is one of the few golfers who has won tournaments on five continents – Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and Oceania – including victories on the European Tour and the PGA Tour . He has also won tournaments in four decades, the 1990s, 2000s, 2010s and 2020s. He was named European Tour Golfer of the Year for the 1998, 2000, 2009 and 2020 seasons. He has won
3080-532: Is good friends with fellow Ryder Cup star Darren Clarke and from April 2006 he co-owned a private jet with him. In 2007, Westwood was presented with an Honorary degree of Doctor of Science by Nottingham Trent University . The University named its sports hall after the golfer in October 2010. He announced the creation of the Lee Westwood Golf School in 2010, which offers young golfers
3190-528: Is home to over 2000 students across its college and degree courses. The campus consists of the main Digital Media Hub on Convent Street, as well as Metronome (both a live music venue and a music studio complex) on Huntingdon Street, Confetti X (an Esports venue, also on Huntingdon Street), and Space 2 (a shared building that contains TV studios and related facilities) near Sneinton market. The institute, along with all its related businesses (collectively
3300-560: Is horse racing, in which he has had an interest in several successful horses, including Hoof It which won the Stewards Cup twice. Other interests include films, snooker and cars. He is a keen football fan who supports Nottingham Forest . He also supports and sponsors his local semi professional side Worksop Town FC. Westwood is a follower of Dumfries based football club Queen of the South , most likely due to having Andrew Coltart as
3410-520: Is sometimes referred to by his nickname Westy . Born in Worksop , Nottinghamshire , Westwood attended Sir Edmund Hillary Primary School and Valley Comprehensive School (now an Outwood Grange Academies Trust school) in his youth. He has family and heritage in South Wales. Westwood began to play golf aged 13 with a half set bought by grandparents. His father John, a mathematics teacher, took up
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3520-412: The 2013 Open Championship , Westwood led after 54 holes by two strokes over Hunter Mahan and Tiger Woods . They were the only three players in the field under par for the tournament. Westwood shot a four-over-par 75 in his final round to finish in a tie for third, four strokes back at one-over-par. Phil Mickelson went on to win the tournament with a total of three-under-par, the only player to complete
3630-520: The Asian Tour , winning by two strokes. In June 2012, Westwood won the Nordea Masters for the third time, the week prior to the U.S Open, with a five stroke victory over Ross Fisher . This was Westwood's 22nd victory on the European Tour and moved him into ninth place alone on the all time European Tour winners list. At the 2012 U.S. Open , Westwood was in contention again after firing
3740-911: The Jacques Léglise Trophy in both 1990 and 1991. In 1991 he won his first important amateur tournament, the Peter McEvoy Trophy. In 1993 he won the British Youths Open Amateur Championship and turned professional. In 1996, Westwood won his first professional tournament, the Volvo Scandinavian Masters , closely followed by the Sumitomo Visa Taiheiyo Masters in Japan. His success continued in 1997, defending his Japanese title and winning
3850-541: The Korea National Open University which offers distance learning. The University of Seoul is a public municipal university. Manas University in Kyrgyzstan is a public higher education institution that offers associate degrees, undergraduate degrees, and graduate and postgraduate degrees. The University of Macau , Macao Polytechnic University , and Macao University of Tourism are
3960-775: The Malaysian Open , the Volvo Masters in Spain, and the Holden Australian Open , beating Greg Norman in a playoff. He also partnered with Nick Faldo in the Ryder Cup that year. Westwood has won 25 events on the European Tour and has also won tournaments in North America, Africa, Asia and Australia. His most successful year to date has been 2000 when he won seven tournaments worldwide and
4070-526: The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research controls public universities and guarantees admission to students who earn a Tunisian Baccalaureate . Using a state website, the students make a wish list of the universities they want to attend, with the highest-ranking students getting priority choices. Universities rank students according to the results of their baccalaureate. There are forty public universities in Bangladesh . They are overseen by
4180-564: The Nottingham Government School of Design founded in 1843. In 1945, the Nottingham and District Technical College was established. In 1958, Nottingham Regional College of Technology opened and in 1959, the Nottingham College of Education began at Clifton . In 1964, Nottingham Regional College was opened and in 1966, the original Nottingham College of Design was linked with the Regional College. Together they merged and
4290-1041: The Times Higher Education University of the Year Award and in 2018, the 'Modern University of the Year Award' from the Sunday Times . In 2019, the university was awarded University of the Year by The Guardian . Nottingham Trent University was ranked number 12 in the UK by The Guardian in 2020. In the UK subject rankings, the university is currently ranked 2nd in forensic science, 4th in general engineering, 5th in pharmacology and pharmacy, 6th in childhood and youth, 9th in nutrition and food science, 10th in agriculture, 10th in creative writing, 11th in art and design, 16th in marketing and public relations, 17th in animation and game design, 19th in economics, 21st in journalism, and 23rd in fashion and textiles. Nottingham Trent University achieved an Athena SWAN Bronze Award for good practices towards
4400-701: The U.S. Open , finishing 3rd on level-par. In 2009, Westwood had two further 3rd-place finishes at major championships, in the Open and the PGA Championship . In October 2009, Westwood ended his two-year wait for a tournament win by winning the Portugal Masters . This was followed the next month with a win at the Dubai World Championship , which also brought with it the inaugural Race to Dubai title. Westwood has played in
4510-575: The U.S. Open . Westwood claimed another second-place finish at the 2010 Open Championship , although he was a distant runner-up to Louis Oosthuizen . Despite the two 2nd-place finishes at the season's first three majors, Westwood did not compete in the PGA Championship due to injury. In May 2011, Westwood contested a playoff at the BMW PGA Championship with fellow Englishman and at the time world number two Luke Donald . On
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4620-805: The University Grants Commission which was created by the government in 1973. Most universities in Brunei are public. In the People's Republic of China , nearly all universities and research institutions are public. Typically, provincial governments run public universities. However, some are administered by municipal governments or are national , which the central government directly administers. Private undergraduate colleges exist but are primarily vocational colleges sponsored by private entities. Private universities usually cannot award bachelor's degrees. Public universities tend to enjoy
4730-722: The University of Mons in 2009. The state-created university founded in Antwerp in 1971 is now part of University of Antwerp . Hasselt University started as a state-created public institution managed by the Province of Limburg . Similarly, the Province of Luxembourg managed the state-created public university in Arlon which became part of ULiège in 2004. Since 1891, private universities have gradually become state-recognized and funded. Some private, mostly Catholic, organizations are called free institutions, as in administratively free from
4840-437: The constitution of Greece , higher education institutions (HEI) include universities, technical universities, and specialist institutions. HEI undergraduate programs are government-funded and do not charge tuition. A quarter of HEI postgraduate programs are tuition-free. After individual assessments, thirty percent of Greek students are entitled to attend any of the statutory postgraduate programs without tuition fees. Founded as
4950-592: The 150 universities in Taiwan are public. Because the Taiwanese government provides funding to public universities, their students pay less than half the tuition fees of those at private universities. Ten public universities were established before the 1980s and are the most prestigious in Taiwan. As a result, most students choose public universities for their tertiary education. In the late 19th century Thailand , there
5060-419: The 20 to 80 range from 2004 and 2007. Early in 2008 he returned to the top 20 where he has remained since. He returned to the top 10 briefly at the end of the 2008 season and again after the 2009 PGA Championship . On 31 October 2010, Westwood became the World number one golfer , ending the reign of Tiger Woods . He remained World number one for 17 weeks, before being replaced by Martin Kaymer who held
5170-399: The 2000 European Tour Order of Merit , and the renamed 2009 and 2020 Race to Dubai. He has frequently been mentioned as one of the best golfers without a major championship victory, with several near misses including three runner-up finishes. Westwood has represented Europe in ten Ryder Cups . In October 2010, he became the world number one in the Official World Golf Ranking , ending
5280-419: The 500-600 category. The university has a research arm with, in 2014, 90% of the university's research considered to be "world-leading" and "internationally excellent" or "internationally recognised". In November 2015, the university was awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education, "the highest national honour for a UK University" based on numerous research projects. In November 2021,
5390-408: The City site is home to over 17,000 students from Nottingham Business School , Nottingham Law School , School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment, School of Art & Design , School of Social Sciences, and the Centre for Broadcasting & Journalism. The university's flagship buildings are the regenerated Newton and Arkwright, which are both Grade II listed buildings . On 18 May 2011,
5500-642: The Code de l'éducation states that " private higher education establishments can in no case take the title of university. " Nevertheless, many private institutions, such as the Catholic University of Lille or the Catholic University of Lyon , use the university as their marketing name. Most higher education institutions in Germany are public and operated by the states . All professors are public servants. Public universities are generally held in higher esteem than their private counterparts. From 1972 through 1998, public universities were tuition-free; however, some states have since adopted low tuition fees. According to
5610-447: The Confetti Media Group), were bought by NTU in 2015. Opened in September 2023, Confetti London is an extension of the Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies . It is located on Commercial Road in Whitechapel , London, and contains several music studios, a large social space, specialist teaching spaces, and a 600-capacity venue for live music, esports, and virtual production . Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has collaborated with
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#17327975344195720-399: The Gary Player Invitational charity event several times to assist Player raise money for children in need around the world. Westwood earned a career-best second place at the 2010 Masters Tournament , leading by one shot going into the final day before being overtaken by eventual champion Phil Mickelson . Westwood came through with his 2nd tour victory at the St. Jude Classic the week before
5830-505: The John van Geest Cancer Research Centre. The Clifton campus has had investments from the Lee Westwood Sports Centre. Clifton campus is linked to the City site by a student bus service (number 4) operated by Nottingham City Transport . Situated about 15 mi (24 km) from the city centre in the rural Southwell area, Brackenhurst campus is sited at the historic Brackenhurst Hall, a Grade II listed countryside estate containing woodland, farmland, lake, wetlands, and gardens (including
5940-410: The Ministry of Education controls all public universities. Students enroll after completing a 8-4-4 educational program system and attaining a mark of C+ or above. Students who meet the criteria set annually by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service receive government sponsorship, with the government providing part of their university or college fees. Students are also eligible for
6050-429: The Punjab is the biggest public university, followed by University of Karachi . The public universities receive guidance and recognition from the Higher Education Commission . There are more than 500 public higher education institutions in the Philippines that are controlled and managed by the Commission on Higher Education . Of the 500, 436 are state colleges and universities, 31 local colleges and universities, and
6160-408: The School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences (including equine sciences and endangered species conservation), the campus was the site of the former Brackenhurst College which was dissolved in 1999 in favour of Nottingham Trent University. The Creative Quarter campus, home to the Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies , is located a short walk east of the city centre on Convent Street. It
6270-409: The U.S. 16½–11½. In October 2010, Westwood was a member of the European team that won the 2010 Ryder Cup with a one-point win over the USA. For the 2012 and 2014 tournaments, Westwood was once again a member of winning teams, with Europe beating USA at Medinah Country Club and Gleneagles . In 2016, his friend Darren Clarke was captain and he was once again chosen as a wildcard, this time part of
6380-404: The U.S. Open finishing in a tie for third place at Congressional CC , an event which was dominated by Rory McIlroy . This was the fourth time in his career that Westwood had finished third in a major. In December 2011, Westwood shot the lowest round of his career, a 60, at the Thailand Golf Championship . He followed that up with a 64 to equal the lowest 36-hole total on the Asian Tour and won
6490-430: The West Nottinghamshire College University Centre to extend higher education provisions for Mansfield and Ashfield. The £6.5 million University Centre was opened in 2016 to provide a range of programmes including full and foundation degrees and continue professional education. The University Centre is now known as NTU in Mansfield. The university is composed of nine academic schools: In June 2008, Sir Michael Parkinson
6600-676: The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. In this sense, the university runs a collaborative project with the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust ; since 2002, the building has been regularly used by the peregrines, who nest on a specially arranged ledge near the top of the skyscraper. The nest site, which is being publicly broadcast on the Internet, has been successfully used to raise 16 chicks between 2008 and 2012. Newton and Arkwright's common roof has varieties of sedum covering it. Bird species that can be found include blackbirds , song thrushes , wrens , robins and even rare black redstarts . Located 3 mi (5 km) south of Nottingham city centre, on
6710-441: The ability to combine golf training with their education as part of their school life. In addition, since 2010 Westwood has created a Junior Lee Westwood Golf Tour and Lee Westwood Golf Camps. In recognition of his work with young golfers, he was awarded with the Golf Foundation's 'Spirit of Golf' Award just before the Open Championship, an award which was previously held by Gary Player and Tony Jacklin . Westwood's major passion
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#17327975344196820-401: The advancement of gender equality in 2019. The university held a Gold rating in the UK Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for June 2017. In the 2023 TEF assessment, the university maintained its overall Gold rating. In 2015, WhatUni ranked the university 12th in its 'Student Choice Awards'. In the same year, the Times Higher Education ranked the university as 31st out of 113 universities in
6930-451: The campus with humans and how the environment can be enhanced to encourage numbers to increase, and to entice new wildlife to the campus. Future plans to help enhance biodiversity and manage the landscape have been made publicly available by the university in 2012. Brackenhurst Campus comprises a 200-hectare scenic estate situated on the outskirts of Southwell , and is set around a former country house built in 1828. Given its rural setting,
7040-456: The central government establishes homogeneous tuition fees for all public universities which are much lower than those of their private counterparts. The highest tuition fee allowed by law was, as of 2010, €14.97 per academic credit, amounting to roughly €900 a year for an average 60-credit full-time course. Tuition fees at private universities might reach €18,000 a year. Lee Westwood Lee John Westwood OBE (born 24 April 1973)
7150-485: The city centre, Southwell, and Clifton). The university recently opened a new campus in London . The university is composed of nine academic schools: School of Animal, Rural & Environmental Sciences, School of Architecture, Design & the Built Environment, School of Art & Design , School of Arts & Humanities, Nottingham Business School , Nottingham Law School , School of Science & Technology, School of Social Sciences, and Confetti . In recent years,
7260-456: The country for student experience. In November 2015, Nottingham Trent received the Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education in the Science and Mathematics category, repeated in 2021 for projects involving digital imaging of architecture and heritage sites. It was ranked 592 globally by the QS World University Rankings in 2024. Trent has also received a five-star rating on the QS World University Rankings for universities within
7370-955: The fee was €1,951 in 2015. Non-European Union students and students who want to complete a second bachelor's or master's degree pay a legal school fee. Annually, these legal school fees range between €7,000 for bachelor programs and €30,000 for master's programs in medicine. The Ministry of Education supervises all universities, including private institutions. Almost all universities in Norway are public and state-funded. In Poland , public universities are established by Acts of Parliament. The government pays all tuition fees and other costs of public university students. In contrast, private citizens, societies, or companies operate private universities that charge tuition fees directly to students. These institutions are generally held in lower regard than public universities. A small number of private universities do not charge fees, such as John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin . There are thirteen public universities,
7480-470: The first time. In all eleven previous attempts he had never once made it past the second round. He beat Nicolas Colsaerts , Robert Karlsson , Nick Watney and Martin Laird en route before falling, 3&1, to Rory McIlroy in the semi-finals. He finished in 4th place after losing the consolation match to American Mark Wilson , 1 up. Had he won the tournament, he would have regained the number one ranking. Westwood continued his fine run of performances in
7590-413: The formation of this group in spite of similar Labour and Conservative societies already existing. Public research university A public university or public college is a university or college that is owned by the state or receives significant funding from a government. Whether a national university is considered public varies from one country (or region) to another, largely depending on
7700-423: The fourballs and foursomes, picking up 2 points. At The Belfry in 2002 he teamed up with Sergio García in a successful partnership in which they won 3 and lost 1 of their four matches. In the 2004 Ryder Cup , Westwood sank the putt which took Europe's points tally to 14 and thereby ensured that they retained the Cup. Europe eventually won 18½–9½. It was his first victory in singles. He and Darren Clarke were
7810-412: The game at the same time to encourage his son. A talented sportsman at school, Lee played rugby , cricket and football . Westwood had a later start at the game than many future tournament professionals, but less than two years later he was the junior champion of Nottinghamshire . He played for England in the Boys Home Internationals in August 1989, and played for Great Britain and Ireland boys team in
7920-631: The game following the birth of son Samuel Bevan in 2001, and together with a restructuring of his swing under David Leadbetter , led to him being out of contention in tournaments until his 2003 victory in Germany, his 25th worldwide. Westwood returned to the winners circle in 2007 by winning both the Valle Romano Open de Andalucía and the Quinn Direct British Masters to bring his total European Tour wins to 18. As
8030-559: The golf course design industry once he had finished playing, saying he would vow to make courses "more playable and enjoyable". On 11 November 2018, Westwood fired an eight-under 64 to storm to a three-shot victory in the Nedbank Golf Challenge . Westwood's win in Sun City, South Africa claimed his 24th European Tour victory and his first since the 2014 Malaysian Open . The victory was worth $ 1,250,000. The Nedbank
8140-526: The government through the University Grants Commission , which handles undergraduate placements and staff appointments. The top institutions include the University of Peradeniya founded in 1942 and the University of Colombo founded in 1921. Sri Lanka also has a joint service military university, the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University , which is operated by the Ministry of Defence . One-third of
8250-726: The institution was upgraded to Polytechnic status in 1970 to become 'Trent Polytechnic'. In 1975 it amalgamated with Nottingham College of Education, and in 1988 the official name changed to 'Nottingham Polytechnic'. Under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 , all polytechnics and some higher education colleges became eligible for full university status; at this point, the institution officially became 'Nottingham Trent University'. The university has six campuses: City, Clifton, Creative Quarter, Brackenhurst, Confetti London, and NTU in Mansfield. Located just north of Nottingham City Centre,
8360-679: The legislation of the national government until higher education was moved to the control of the three communities in 1990. Consequently, the Flemish , the French , and the German communities determine which institutes of higher education organize and issue diplomas. Until the 1970s, Belgium had two state universities: the University of Liège (ULiège) and the Ghent University (UGent), both founded in 1817. These are often referred to as
8470-544: The major championships with a tied third finish at the Masters in April 2012. He finished two strokes behind Bubba Watson and Louis Oosthuizen and bemoaned his putting performance as the reason he did not win the tournament. This was the seventh occasion that he had recorded a top three finish at a major without actually winning one. In April 2012, he successfully defended his title at the Indonesian Masters on
8580-598: The national or state governments. India also has an "open" public university, the Indira Gandhi National Open University which offers distance education. In terms of the number of enrolled students, it is now the largest university in the world with over four million students. In Indonesia , the government supports public universities in each province. Funding comes through the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology and
8690-499: The nearby Welbeck Estate . The university was named "the most environmentally friendly university in the country" by The Guardian , and in 2009 it was awarded the title of "the most environmentally friendly university in the UK", by The People & Planet Green League (the only independent ranking of British universities' environmental and ethical performance – published by the Times Higher Education); with 100% of
8800-564: The outskirts of Clifton Village, the area comprises 32 hectares of land in a relatively enclosed campus environment. Biodiversity can be noticed around the campus, including a variety of species of birds, bats and insects. Habitats are also provided within areas such as The Grove, bounding the site to the north-east, comprising mature trees along the River Trent. The university's commitment to biodiversity across all of its estates includes constant investigating into exactly what creatures share
8910-483: The par five 18th, Donald hit his approach shot into the green leaving six feet for birdie. Westwood attempted to follow him in close to the hole but got too much backspin on his pitch and the ball spun back into the water hazard. Westwood eventually chipped up from the drop zone and went on to make double bogey. Donald then holed his birdie putt to win the championship and in the process became the new world number one. In June 2011, Westwood equalled his best performance at
9020-520: The provincial and municipal governments. Some of the public universities in Iran offer tuition-free and tuition-based programs. State-run universities are highly selective and competitive. There are nine official universities in Israel , a few dozen colleges, and about a dozen foreign university extensions. The Council for Higher Education in Israel supervises all of these institutions academically. Only
9130-706: The public universities in Macau . There are twenty public universities in Malaysia , funded by the government but governed as self-managed institutions. Tribhuvan University was the first public university in Nepal . It operates through six different institutes and is affiliated with various colleges. There are government-funded Purbanchal University and Pokhara University . There are 107 public universities in Pakistan , compared to 76 private universities. University of
9240-772: The region". This contrasts with the research-oriented aspects of national universities. In 2010, 127,872 students were attending 95 public universities, compared to 86 national universities and 597 private universities in Japan. Many public universities are relatively new; in 1980, there were only 34 public universities in Japan. Since July 2003, public universities may incorporate under the Local Independent Administrative Institutions Law. In South Korea , most public universities are national. There are 29 national universities, eighteen special universities, and ten educational universities. In addition, there are two national colleges and
9350-399: The reign of Tiger Woods , and becoming the first British golfer since Nick Faldo in 1994 to hold that position. He held the number one position for a total of 22 weeks. Westwood and fellow countryman Luke Donald share the distinction of reaching the number one world ranking despite never winning a major. He holds the record of playing in the most major championships without winning one. He
9460-685: The same for all public universities. Except for some fields of study, notably medicine, all Austrians who pass the Matura exam have the right to attend any public university. Overenrolled degree programs have introduced additional entrance exams that students must pass in the first year or before starting the degree, especially with scientific subjects such as biology, chemistry, and physics. Private universities have existed since 1999 but are considered easier than public universities and thus hold less esteem. All public universities in Belgium were operated under
9570-411: The specific education landscape. In contrast a private university is usually owned and operated by a private corporation (not-for-profit or for profit). Both types are often regulated, but to varying degrees, by the government. In Egypt, Al-Azhar University was founded in 970 AD as a madrasa ; it formally became a public university in 1961 and is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in
9680-1098: The state despite being state-funded. As of 2022, the communities fund all recognized universities, public and private, which follow the same rules and laws. The state runs most public universities in Croatia . Students who perform well academically pay only administrative fees which are less than €100 per year. Students who fail multiple classes in a year must retake the courses and pay a partial or full tuition fee. Almost all universities in Denmark are public and are held in higher esteem than their private counterparts. Danish students attend university for free. All universities in Finland are public and free of charge. Most universities and grandes écoles in France are public and charge very low tuition fees—less than €1000 per year. Major exceptions are semi-private grandes écoles such as HEC , EMLyon or INSEAD . Article L731-14 of
9790-494: The student's family wealth, the course of study, and exam performance. A few scholarships are available for the best low-income students at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. However, for research, private funding ranges from low to non-existent, compared to most European countries. The Netherlands Ministry of Education funds most public universities. Dutch citizens and those from European Union countries pay an annual tuition fee for their first bachelor's or master's degree;
9900-440: The top five of a major without actually winning. This was his best finish at the Open since 2013 and it earned him entry into the 2020 Masters Tournament . "It's brilliant," said Westwood. "Augusta is a very special place. I've played great there in the past and had a chance to win it. It is another course like Royal Portrush Golf Club that I don't strictly think is a bomber's paradise, although I think it helps. If you've played it
10010-425: The top spot for 8 weeks. Westwood regained the number one spot after winning the Indonesian Masters on 24 April 2011 and held it for 5 weeks before being replaced by Luke Donald . He spent over 350 weeks in the top-10 . Westwood made his Ryder Cup debut in 1997 where he partnered fellow Englishman Nick Faldo in both sets of fourballs and foursomes . In the 1999 Ryder Cup , he partnered Darren Clarke for
10120-562: The tournament by seven shots. Westwood rejoined the PGA Tour for the 2012 season, stating that "It felt right in a Ryder Cup year" and intimated that he would like to experience the challenge for the FedEx Cup in the end of season playoffs for the first time. In February 2012, Westwood recorded his best ever performance at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship when he reached the semi-finals for
10230-536: The tournament under par. This was the second time Westwood had taken the lead into the final round of a major championship, with the other being in the 2010 Masters , which Mickelson also won. Westwood has now finished in the top-three eight times in majors without ever winning one. In April 2015, Westwood won the CIMB Niaga Indonesian Masters for the third time in his career. He won in a sudden-death playoff over Chapchai Nirat , having held
10340-484: The two buildings were officially opened by Sir David Attenborough . The Boots Library is the main library of the university. It is in the centre of the city site and supports the schools of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment, Art & Design , Nottingham Business School , Nottingham Law School and Social Sciences. It is a purpose-built building, completed in 1998 at a total cost of £13m; with
10450-562: The two historic state universities. In 1965, small specialized single-faculty public institutions were recognized as universities, including the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and the Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech ; both are now part of the University of Liège . The Belgian state created smaller public universities that have since merged with larger institutions, including the public university at Mons in 1965 which became part of
10560-401: The university again received the award, based on numerous research projects. The university maintains close ties to over 6,000 businesses and 94% of students progress to full-time employment or further education within six months of graduating. These companies include Microsoft , Toyota , Boots , Experian and Rolls-Royce . Across NTU, there are a number of dedicated centres that provide
10670-557: The university has also been formally awarded Fairtrade status. Fairtrade products are therefore available in all campus shops, catering outlets and the Students' Union. Also, Nottingham Trent University branded T-shirts and hoodies sold in the Student Union shops are made from Fairtrade cotton. Additionally, the university holds a yearly Fairtrade Fortnight Celebration, featuring a range of events and activities to raise awareness of
10780-562: The university has received various awards, including the Times Higher Education University of the Year award in 2017. The university is a member of the European University Association , Association of Commonwealth Universities , Universities UK , Association of MBAs , and Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business . Nottingham Trent University was formed by the amalgamation of several institutions of higher education in Nottingham. It originated from
10890-412: The university's electricity generated by renewable sources since 2009. Between 2009 and 2012, NTU received four First Class Awards from Green League, reflecting its commitment to carbon reduction and its efforts to become an environmentally aware higher education institution. Aside from organising various 'green' activity clusters (e.g., The Carbon Elephant, The Wind Turbines Project, The UCycle Scheme),
11000-421: The university, which is dedicated to conserving the biodiversity found on and around its grounds. Despite the intense density of buildings typical of any urban setting, the university has been making efforts to enhance biodiversity found within the site. Newton and Arkwright, the flagship buildings of NTU, house not only staff and students, but also two peregrine falcons , which are protected under Schedule One of
11110-498: The wildcard selections in 2006 and Westwood justified his selection by not losing a game, a feat he had also achieved in 2004. He is the eighth most successful European golfer on points scored, with the second highest scoring rate. During the 2008 Matches, Westwood sat out for the first session in his Ryder Cup career during the matches after a controversial decision by captain Nick Faldo . The European Team ended up losing to
11220-686: The work of the Fairtrade Foundation and NTU's commitment to ensuring that farmers in some of the poorest areas of the world receive a fair price for their produce. The university published a Sustainable Purchasing Policy in 2007, which was said to outline specific aims meant to embed sustainability into the institution's purchasing activities. NTU also acknowledged its responsibility to operate in an ethical manner and claims to take into account social, environmental and ethical considerations in all of its activities, including financial investment. The university's Treasury Management Policy included
11330-487: The world. In the 20th century, Egypt opened many other public universities with government-subsidized tuition fees, including Cairo University in 1908, Alexandria University in 1912, Assiut University in 1928, Ain Shams University in 1957, Helwan University in 1959, Beni-Suef University in 1963, Zagazig University in 1974, Benha University in 1976, and Suez Canal University in 1989. In Kenya ,
11440-577: Was a high demand for professional talent by the central government. In 1899, the King founded the School for Training of Civil Officials near the northern gate of the royal palace. Graduates from the school became royal pages, a traditional entrance into the Mahattai Ministry or other government ministries. As of 2019, Thailand has nineteen public universities. In Austria , most universities are public. The state regulates tuition fees, making costs
11550-452: Was denied entry due to outstanding fines to the European Tour, related to breaching conflicting tournament regulations. Westwood first reached the top 10 in the Official World Golf Ranking in July 1998 and spent a total of 160 weeks in the top 10 between then and August 2001. Westwood dropped out of top 100 in mid-2002. Returning to the top 100 in late 2003, Westwood's ranking remained in
11660-521: Was his best result on the PGA Tour since his tied for second place at the 2016 Masters. The following week, Westwood again held the 54-hole lead at a PGA Tour event; The Players Championship . He shot an even-par 72 and finished second by one shot to eventual champion Justin Thomas . He won more than $ 1.6 million for this finish, the largest official cheque of his career to date. In June 2022, Westwood
11770-662: Was his first Rolex Series title and third victory at Gary Player Country Club following wins in 2010 and 2011 before the tournament joined the European Tour international schedule. He also won the Dimension Data Pro-Am in 2000 also played at the Gary Player Country Club. In July 2019, Westwood finished tied for fourth in the 2019 Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland. He has now finished 12 times in
11880-533: Was named as the first Chancellor, responsible for a number of duties, including representing the university on special occasions and conferring degrees at graduation ceremonies (although he was absent from all the 2009 graduation ceremonies). The official installation as Chancellor of Nottingham Trent University took place in a special ceremony on Tuesday 11 November 2008, at the Royal Concert Hall , Nottingham. In 2017, Nottingham Trent University received
11990-724: Was ranked first on the European Order of Merit , ending Colin Montgomerie 's long run of European Tour dominance. His win on the Sunshine Tour's Dimension Data Pro-am in 2000 made him the first golfer to win events on all 6 of the International Federation of PGA Tours . Ernie Els (2005) and Justin Rose (2017) are the only golfers to have joined him on this list. Westwood took a significant break from
12100-403: Was suspended from the PGA Tour for playing in a LIV Golf event. In May 2023, the European Tour announced that he had resigned his membership of the tour. In April 2023, Westwood turned 50 and became age eligible for senior golf. He applied for entry to the 2023 Senior Open Championship , to be played in late July and for which he had fulfilled several exemption categories. However, in June he
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