• How the Romanticisation of Academia is Unrealistic

    Alicia Lacey The rise in popularity around studying, exams, university life and general academia has created an obsession with a persona surrounding the aesthetic of learning. Alicia Lacey shares her thoughts on the problem of romanticising academia. This romantic view of education has led to unrealistic expectations which includes...
  • Celebrating Nottingham’s Creative Side – Hockley Hustle Festival is Back!

    Alicia Lacey With a lineup of 350 outstanding performers, Nottingham’s Hockley Hustle is back to honour the diverse talent of local musicians and artists on Sunday 22nd October 2023. Hockley Hustle has been raising money for local charities such as Emmanuel House and Base 51 since 2006 – this...
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    Books I Liked Over the Holidays- A Recommendation

    Natalie Howarth The holidays are the perfect time to wind down from academic pressure and take some time away from studying; what better way would there be to wind down other than with a book? Here are some of Natalie Howarth’s recommendations from the festive period.   Anna Karenina by...
  • Impact’s Music Essentials: Tamino

    Perhaps obscure, but definitely special. Tamino is setting precedents, fusing Arabic musical traditions with Western pop, rock, and indie vibes. Impact’s Ella Pilson compiles 10 songs perfect for new listeners....
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    April Book of the Month – Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

    Alicia Lacey The debut novel Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus has taken the literary fiction world by storm- a witty, charismatic and emotional story of protagonist Elizabeth Zott navigating her way through the misogynistic 1960s.  An incredible introduction to the writing of copywriter Bonnie Garmus, this book is...
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    A History of Bromley House Library

    Ella Pilson Bromley House Library is a grade 2 listed, 250-year-old subscription library dating back to 1752, as well as home to the first photographic studio in the Midlands! This was set up in Bromley’s attic by tenant Alfred Barber in 1841- make sure to add this to your...
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    Expectations and wishes for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

    With The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom coming out in May, Alice Bennett lists some of the things she wants to see and is most excited about in this highly anticipated game....