city

Though I was born across the Pennines in the depths of Yorkshire, for most of my life I (like nearly half a million others) have been proud to call Manchester, the self-appointed capital of the north, my home. Geographically, the city is ideal. It’s a large city with everything...

Homelessness in the UK has risen 54% in the UK since 2010, and, according to the homeless charity Framework, rough sleeping in Nottingham has increased to its highest level in 20 years – hardly shocking to students who would have by now realised that it’s rare not to see...

Everybody knows that homelessness is a big problem in Nottingham. You can’t go for a walk through the city centre without seeing half a dozen people huddled up in their sleeping bags in the cold. A start-up company based in Nottingham, People of the Streets, is seeking to change...

Not much seems to happen in February. As part of the student calendar, it’s sort of a non-month that flies by so quickly that we’ve barely recovered from January exams before we have to wake up, smell the pancakes and ready ourselves for March deadlines. However, living in Nottingham...

Tehran, the capital city of Iran, is a city that should be on everyone’s bucket list. With such a rich history and culture, Tehran has something for everyone. From visiting the vast array of museums and palaces to finding a bargain at the grand bazaars, it is unlike any...

Enclosed by green rolling hills, beautiful fjords and thick forests, Oslo, or the Viking city, located in the southern part of Norway, is undoubtedly a Scandinavian gem. Being one of the fastest- growing European capitals, not only does it boast a rich history and impressive popular landmarks, but it also...

Vietnam is a rising star; an economic giant towering tall over its neighbours Laos and Cambodia, and one of Southeast Asia’s most determined growth engines. After a decade of steady success, this diverse country of almost 90 million now wishes to capitalise on its mighty status, setting its sights...