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    Milton Keynes: The Unlikely City

    Megan Mahoney It has been announced recently that Milton Keynes is the only city in the UK with no guide books written about it. This article will uncover why this is the case and offer suggestions as to what Milton Keynes has to offer apart from having 130 really...
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    A Guide to Nottingham’s Clubs

    Nottingham is a city with a fantastic nightlife. Consistently voted one of the best student cities in the UK, we are spoilt for choice when it comes to our clubs. For a fresher or someone new to clubbing though, the array of choices can be overwhelming. Poppy Read-Pitt gives...
  • Lenton versus Beeston: The Battle of the Postcodes

    “Where are you living next year?” is the age-old first and second-year conversation starter. Even third years enjoy the postcode debate, for they have perfected their argument during their time at UoN. Today, Megan Mahoney will unpack the Lenton v Beeston rivalry, and a winner will triumph. ...
  • Hometown Holiday: Chester

    Coming to university is a reality check for most freshers. Whether that’s learning to cook for yourself, experiencing binge drinking culture, or having to be totally self-motivated in your studies. For Anna Boyne, the biggest realisation was that hardly anyone in the UK has heard of her home city....
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    The Ethical Issues Of Voluntourism – Does It Do More Harm Than Good?

    Isabel Murphy Voluntourism is a term which has been used since the 1990s, when many travellers started searching for ‘authentic experiences’ as opposed to typical holidays. It is a mixture of volunteering and tourism, where individuals supposedly support those more disadvantaged whilst simultaneously having the opportunity to travel somewhere...
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    The Countryside Versus City Breaks

    Lucy Tombs Most people fall into one of two categories, those who love the hustle and bustle of a city break and those who enjoy relaxing in a quiet, picturesque countryside scene. Despite the fact that people are often set in their ways, there are real benefits to trying...
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    Vaccine Passports: Effective Or Ethical?

    Victoria Mileson Vaccine passports are a concept that will allow vaccinated individuals to travel sooner and more freely than those who have not received the vaccine. Whilst nothing has been confirmed on vaccine passports in the UK, they are gaining attention in question of their effectiveness and ethics. However,...