• Just a call away – Introducing Nottingham Nightline

    When I first came to the University of Nottingham three years ago now (2021, which somehow feels only yesterday), and I had no set plans on what kinds of groups I’d like to be involved with. However, the world of societies was one I’d already done vast amounts of...
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    Fukushima Waters: A Pawn in China’s Struggle for Dominance

    Katharina Sharma Recently, the Japanese government made the decision to release contaminated radioactive water from the Fukushima Daichi Nuclear Power Plant into the Pacific Ocean. This comes after the UN Nuclear Watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) gave the approval to the Japanese government to release the water....
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    The Impending Age Of AI

    With the development of Artificial Intelligence systems and their ever-expanding capabilities, we have found ourselves living in an exciting, yet potentially dangerous, new age. Impact's Evie Crossland explores the background behind AI, how its designers intend for it to grow, and what is needed to ensure that this is...
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    International Women’s History Month 2023: Women Who Inspire Us

    March 2023 marks this year's global celebration of International Women's Month. On Wednesday 8th - International Women's Day - people across the world came together to acknowledge the talent, drive, innovation and brilliance of women all across the globe, both past and present. In honour of this, Impact's resident...
  • Lack of Recognition of Transphobic Hate Crimes in the Media: The Tragic Death of Brianna Ghey

    On 11th February 2023, Brianna Ghey, a 16-year-old transgender girl was found dead by passersby in a park near Warrington, Cheshire. Two teenagers have been charged, and are set to go on trial in association with her death later this year. Joseph Clayton discusses the aftermath of the tragedy...
  • A Striking Global Milestone: The World’s Population Hits 8 Billion

    On 15th November, the world’s population reached 8 billion people. Impact's Lorenzo Capito takes a look at the severity of rapidly rising (and declining) populations across our continents, and the various consequences that this new figure can be expected to have....
  • “Fighting For Our Democratic Rights And Freedom”: An Interview with ‘Nottingham Stands With Hong Kong’

    On 12th November, the activist group Nottingham Stands With Hong Kong (NSWHK) held a protest after submitting a de-twin petition to Nottingham City Council in June. Impact’s Sophie Robinson spoke with a member of the activist group, who will be referred to as K to protect their identity....