• B.o.B Takes On The World… Literally

    The American rapper, Bobby Ray Simmons, Jr, otherwise known as B.o.B, believes the world to be flat. If you were unaware of this, one: congratulations for avoiding the internet for the past few weeks, and two: I will repeat, B.o.B believes that the Earth is not round, but is...
  • Star Wars: The Story So Far (Part 1, The Prequels)

    Come December the 17th the Star Wars Saga will have spanned over 60 years in canonical history. So with the run into The Force Awakens well underway, it is worth taking some time to look back over the story so far… Star Wars Episode I – The Phantom Menace...
  • I Am The Resurrection, Again: Thoughts on the Second Return of The Stone Roses

    The Stone Roses, one of the great bands that helped Manchester’s music scene secure it’s formidable reputation, recently announced two comeback gigs, to be held in June next year at the Etihad Stadium, and even organised two extra nights after overwhelmingly high demand for the £60+ tickets. They will also headline T in...
  • Sexual Harassment IS an Issue on Public Transport

    There has been a lot of talk recently about the subject of sexual harassment on public transport and what it means for the society we live in, even right here in Nottingham. The fact that so many people feel threatened when going about their daily business is a real...
  • Living Simply in Nottingham

    Impact Features looks into how to make student life at Nottingham more sustainable. Sustainability is something that I am passionate about. After watching ‘The Day After Tomorrow’ at the age of nine, I had decided that it was my personal responsibility to save the planet. So naturally, I created...
  • Impact meets Josie Long

    Comedian and Oxford graduate Josie Long talks to Impact Features about stage experimentation, the struggles of student life and unfair discrimination regarding art degrees. Are any topics taboo and unlikely to be discussed on stage? There are limits on how far I would go in revealing things about my...
  • Students Over Summer #1

    What do UoN students get up to in the long months of summer, when they’re free from the confines of Hallward and essay deadlines? That’s what Impact is finding out. We interviewed English student Maddie Waktare, who will soon be travelling to India. Can you give an overview of your trip and what you’ll...