Ellie O’Donnell

Future Finance, a specialist student loans company, has raised concerns surrounding students’ abilities to finance their educations. The survey, which questioned 1,000 full-time students, said that 31% have had to use credit cards, payday loans and overdrafts to finance their university experience. “The survey also showed that 70% said their...

Nottinghamshire Police’s budget reductions could risk the effectiveness of police protection, a report from a police watchdog says. It was found that £9.4m of reserve money had been used and that the police force has been inadequately managing their finances. Chief Constable Sue Fish said that the financial management...

Nottingham’s Detonate Halloween event at Nottingham Race Course was shut down last Saturday (29th October) due to health and safety risks, prompting a backlash from those in attendance.  The festival, which hosted the likes of Wiley, My Nu Leng, Newham Generals and Kurupt FM, was forced to shut down...

In a report released last week, Universities UK have issued recommendations on how to deal with university-wide problems involving violence against women, harassment and hate crimes.  A taskforce consisting of students, university leaders and academic experts gives universities clear outlines on ways to handle situations on campus with hope...

Ellie O’Donnell will be keeping us updated with her study abroad adventures from North America. Keep a look out for more of Ellie’s articles over the year! After a few weeks of settling in and starting at York University, I saw the huge perks of living in downtown Toronto...

Recent proposals altering the Student Finance system have left students with prospects of increased debts and have halted the social mobility of many into higher education. Recent announcements suggest that current students, graduates and women of lower income will be the most affected by the government’s proposed changes to Student...

Many of us have experienced New Year’s Eves that leave you with the disappointed feeling of not meeting your expectations of your dream night. All of the organisation for this once a year soiree is sometimes thrown back in your face with a seemingly average night and the consequential disillusionment of...