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    What I’d tell my First Year Self: Settling into Uni

    University can be quite an uncertain and scary prospect for students coming out of a protected environment, such as school. Not only do students have to continue focusing and working towards academic achievement, but also learn to become completely independent, often in a new town/city surrounded by completely new...
  • Just a call away – Introducing Nottingham Nightline

    When I first came to the University of Nottingham three years ago now (2021, which somehow feels only yesterday), and I had no set plans on what kinds of groups I’d like to be involved with. However, the world of societies was one I’d already done vast amounts of...
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    Ending the Russo-Ukrainian War: How will peace be achieved?

    Mike Wong  During the Russo-Ukrainian War there were attempts for a ceasefire and a peace agreement, but these were never enacted, with both the Russian Federation and Ukraine refusing to concede territory. As events including the Russian withdrawal from Kiev and Ukraine’s successful counteroffensive in Kharkiv Oblast continued, Russia...
  • Junior Doctor Strikes: Have The Government Listened?

    From the 11th to the 15th of April, junior doctors, fuelled by frustration with the growing economic crisis, took to the streets in vocal protest to fight for fair wages and better working conditions. To understand the underlying issues behind the strike action and what it means for new...
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    GP Booking Systems: Reforming The NHS, Or Entrenching Chaos?

    Having recently used the NHS after getting tonsillitis, Thomas Martin has experience of how prescription medication is issued. Whilst it was simple overall, there seemed to be a lot of back-and-forth between the doctor, the receptionist, and the pharmacy. Therefore, it felt pertinent to address the new Primary Care...
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    The Impending Age Of AI

    With the development of Artificial Intelligence systems and their ever-expanding capabilities, we have found ourselves living in an exciting, yet potentially dangerous, new age. Impact's Evie Crossland explores the background behind AI, how its designers intend for it to grow, and what is needed to ensure that this is...
  • Should Protesters Use Disruptive Techniques?

    Megan Brown After recent protesters disrupted the Grand National, questions have arisen about whether disturbance is an effective way of protesting. On 15th April, the Grand National horse racing event was delayed after hundreds of Animal Rising protesters attempted to gain access to Aintree and glue themselves to the...