christmas

2015 has been a great year for festive adverts, companies have really put a lot of thought, and in some cases money, into them. We’re going to take a look at some of the highlights of this year and take a look at which one showed the spirit of...

Christmas jumper: ‘A top pulled over the head to cover the torso, themed with a Christmas or winter-style design.’ Not long ago, receiving a Christmas jumper from your beloved grandmother would make you think you’ve been exceptionally naughty that year. No-one wanted one. If, like many, you ended up unwrapping...

Holmium Holmium Holmium! To celebrate the festive season, we’re going to take a look at a few areas of research which focus on answering some fascinating questions about this special time of year. So pull up a lab stool, fill your conical flasks with some lovely eggnog, and enjoy...

Floss thinks… about sharing underwear! Last week saw everyone on the merry move from their unreasonably priced student accommodation to their ‘free to heat’ homes for Christmas. The uproarious sound of suitcase wheels echoed round the streets of Lenton, as it did in Manchester’s Oxford Road, Liverpool’s Smithdown… I...

Perfect if you want something unhealthy without being overly sweet- it’s a good balance between sweet and salty and great with a cuppa! Ingredients For the base: 125g double chocolate Maryland cookies 30g mini pretzels (I used star-shaped ones for a more Christmassy feel) 75g melted butter For the...

1. The Wiltshire Chilli Farm There is more to life than Tabasco or Extra Hot Nandos, there is Wiltshire Chilli Farm! Offering some intense flavour combos for you to try from the Mild Mango to the Hot Hot Hot Habanero, it is definitely worth a visit at the stalls...

With Christmas just over a week away, we went in search of some gift inspiration to make shopping a little less stressful on a student budget. We’ve hand-picked some of the best, unique and exciting gifts for him, her and even your pets tailored to your budget.     ...