• The Trials and Tribulations of Third Year #2

    In this week’s installment, third year Natalie talks about the dreaded post-graduation world that we all secretly fear. Recognise how she is feeling? Comment below and let us know. Since my last angry column, I initially decided that I’d focus on the positives this week… But as usual, life...
  • Top 10 Unusual Halloween Costumes

    So here we are at last: Halloween. For some, the costume dilemma might not be so much of a thing because many people are happy to go as something conventional. But if you’re looking for something a little bit different this year, here’s a roundup of what we think...
  • The Trials and Tribulations of Third Year

    In our new regular feature, Natalie shares her experiences of third year so far – recognise how she is feeling? Comment below! Now that my hysterical wide-eyed laughter has stopped, I am now fully able to grasp the seriousness of my situation: graduation is a daunting prospect for most...
  • Universities and the Refugee Crisis

    Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few months, you will undoubtedly be aware of the Syrian refugee crisis. What you may be less aware of, however, is that universities have been participating in the effort to help the situation. Approximately nine million Syrians have fled...
  • Interview: Director of Karnival

    Unless you are a Karni Rep, the reality of what they do remains a bit of an urban myth.  How is it possible that a bunch of rowdy students are able to raise over £1.7 million for charity a year, without robbing a bank? We spoke to Guy Seaward,...
  • Is University Elitism Making a Comeback?

    In the week that the University of Cambridge has announced that it is considering plans to reintroduce a universal entry test, Impact discusses the validity of A Level results in the modern world of higher education. The academics at Cambridge who are considering the move could potentially be viewed...
  • Time to Silence the Scientists

    As this year’s freshers are undoubtedly now discovering, almost as prevalent as the rivalry between UoN and Nottingham Trent is the age-old debate between humanities and sciences students about whose subject is more worthwhile. Or, to be more accurate, the defence of their beloved subjects by humanities students, who...