• A Love Letter to First Year

    Harriet Hobbs Those of us who have already been through it know that the first year at university can be a tough one. A tumultuous rollercoaster, which is not eased by the fact that you are often thrown into a big, new city where you know next to no...
  • What do you actually need in a student kitchen?

    In this practical guide, Laura Ross Russell reflects on the chaos of an overstocked second-year house, the lessons learned by graduation, and the cupboard staples that have seen her through three years at university. Whether you're a future Ottolenghi or a toasties-machine loyalist, this is your no-nonsense list for...
  • Wednesday Night in Notts: Fancy Dress or Financial Mess?

    Ellie Jupp Going out is arguably one of the most important, entertaining and life-altering components of being a university student. However, it does come with its own set of limitations: breaking the student bank account. Ellie Jupp has put together through interviews and experience the debate of if these...
  • Has house hunting gone mad? The need to scout so soon after freshers…

    Lara Sammé The expectation of finding not only a second-year house but also a suitable group of people to live with can be quite distressing for first-year students who are still navigating their way around campus and adapting to university life. As soon as Autumn arrives, there is an...
  • Cross-culture clubbing outfits

    Ella Bailey Each September, as new first-years celebrate their A-Level results and prepare to begin their university journey, they’re quickly faced with the cultural expectations of campus life, which undeniably emphasises clubbing. Ella Bailey delves into different clubbing fashion phenomena worldwide and whether Brits should reconsider their attire. Whether...
  • “You Name It, They Probably Make It”- Food/Drinks Review: Bottomless Brunch @ The Pudding Pantry

    Freshers are always on the look out for memorable experiences when they come to University. The Pudding Pantry in Nottingham serves many delicious edibles, and offers both bottomless brunch and afternoon tea. Kit Sinclair recently partook in an afternoon of bottomless brunch at The Pudding Pantry in Trinity Square....
  • Keeping Your Head Up: Self Care Advice For Freshers

    Izzy Rodney As someone who is now entering their final year of university, I can honestly tell you that university has had its ups and downs, but overall my past two years have been great. This piece won’t sugar coat the truth surrounding pre-university nerves but instead will be...