The University of Nottingham have set out plans to host a year long of celebrations which marks 50 years of medicine and 30 years of nursing.
An online launch event will take place on the 23rd September to celebrate the history of the two schools and to hear from staff, students and alumni.
The idea of the medical school was first discussed after World War 2, but it was not until 1964 that the University received a grant in order to establish the medical school.
The medical school was first located behind the Portland Building on University Park, before the Queens Medical Centre opened in 1977.
Geoff Davies was amongst one of the first students to join the medical school. After graduating, Geoff joined the RAF, where he stayed for 22 years before becoming a GP.
Speaking about his time at University of Nottingham, Geoff said: It was very special to be in the first year of the new Medical School and I think we all felt very proud of what was being built. The staff were exceptional and listened very carefully to our feedback, as much of the course had never been tried before."
Over the past 30 years the School of Nursing has evolved to become the School of Health Sciences which incorporates Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy and Sports Rehabilitation.
More recently, medical and nursing students from the University have stepped up to help the nation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Professor John Atherton, Pro Vice Chancellor for the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at the University, said: “During what has been an incredibly difficult time for people within the health profession, it gives me great pride to be able to mark the start of our year of celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the Medical School and 30 years of nursing education in Nottingham."
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