Charlotte Hegley

‘Malaysia Is Truly Asia’ is the song that was played to us as we were welcomed into the Nottingham Malaysia campus and how true that turned out to be… The summer school was open to students from all over the world, including the University of Nottingham students from all...

Student life can be intense sometimes (all the time), so I regularly sit on Skyscanner longing for a getaway. Money is usually my biggest drawback, but whilst at uni I’ve managed to go on one European getaway per semester whilst sticking to a very tight yet affordable budget. Here...

What is iGEM? The International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Foundation is a non-profit organisation that encourages advances in synthetic biology by fostering an enthusiasm for up-and-coming scientific research and laboratory techniques in the scientific and non-scientific community alike. The Foundation has been hosting an annual synthetic biology competition since...

We all know how annoying it is when you or someone you know has a dietary requirement. Some of you might also know that most store-bought gluten-free cakes have the taste and texture of cardboard. This cake contains no gluten, no dairy and can be made nut-free, so no...

Originating from Louisiana, this smokey and sumptuous dish is easily adaptable for different dietary requirements (see variations), making it ideal for feeding housemates and guests alike. Not only is it healthy and comforting, it is all cooked in one pan! Perfect if, like every student I have ever met,...

The humble chicken breast – a classic staple in any student’s fridge. A lot of students are probably guilty of not being very adventurous when cooking a chicken breast. This means that the result can often be rather bland. Chicken is one of the leanest choices when it comes...

It’s exam season, we are all feeling lethargic and downright fed up of Hallward/Georgey G. How to rectify this problem and re-energise ourselves (and in doing so, our essays), we all need breaks! In the form of a day trip to another city in close proximity to Nottingham of...