The University has established a planning group to deal with the possible effects of the virus. Photo: Connor Creaghan

A new competition has been launched with a romantic twist by the University of Lincoln as its new-look website launches on Valentine’s Day.

The first 25 students to find five hidden quotes on the University’s new website have the chance to win a Darcy Dog cuddly toy complete with a miniature University of Lincoln hoodie.

The quotes are all based on education and come from figures ranging from Malala Yousafzai to Nelson Mandela.

The competition will run until the 21st February. Photo: Connor Creaghan

Five prizes are on offer for each of the five quotes and students who find them must screenshot and post them on either the University’s Facebook or Instagram page or tweet it using the hashtag ‘#lovelearning’.

It comes on the same day that Lincoln has made it into the top three of the most romantic cities in the UK.

The poll, conducted by HolidayLettings, asked voters to choose the most romantic city from a list of ten and Lincoln came third beaten only by Winchester and Bath.

The full results of the poll can be viewed on the HolidayLettings website.

The winners of the University’s competition will be announced on the 21st February and the full terms and conditions can be found on the University of Lincoln website.