• COVID-19: How Long Does Immunity Last?

    Adam Goriparthi Half a year after infection, people who have recovered from COVID-19 still have antibodies against the virus which may drive long-lasting immunity. Recent findings suggest that cases of reinfection may be infrequent due to certain types of immune cells continuing to protect people against the severe acute...
  • How Does The Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine Work?

    Sarvenaz Hosseini The news has been full of reports about the new vaccine from Pfizer/BioNTech. But how does it actually work? Impact writer and Pharmacy PhD student, Sarvenaz Hosseini explains. How Do Vaccines Work? Vaccination involves introducing the body to a weakened or inactivated pathogen so that in the...
  • Tier 3 Restrictions For Nottingham Confirmed

    New Tier 3 restrictions will be enforced in Nottinghamshire on the 2nd December, when the national lockdown ends next week....
  • COVID-19, But Make It Catalan

    Abbie Turner Abbie takes us through how the coronavirus restrictions in Spain are affecting her.  I know it’s hard for me to sit here in sunny Spain and complain about my situation. I mean, it’s currently 7pm in mid-November and I’m sat outside in shorts and a t-shirt writing...
  • The PrettyLittleThing Mask-Dress: A Review

    Holly Watts This year has seen the face-mask become an essential part of everyday life, with masks becoming mandatory practically everywhere you go. With life without corona seeming more and more distant, they won’t be going anywhere fast, which is why it’s no surprise that fashion labels have seen...
  • Lockdown Tracksuits – Where to buy your loungewear sets?

    Gemma Cockrell As Nottingham tackles yet another lockdown, loungewear is sure to become a staple in everyone’s wardrobes. With the rise in the availability and popularity of matching loungewear sets, here are the best places to find tracksuits that suit your lockdown (and fashion) needs. Juicy Couture Mainly due...
  • You And The Planet: The New Normal | The Royal Society

    Ottilie Owen The Royal Society held a virtual event looking at what the new normal is for the planet. The discussion was focused on “combating climate change and protecting global biodiversity”. Ottilie Owen watched the event and has reported back for us on what was discussed. The event was...