Graduation

The University of Nottingham has been three years of highlights and memories, and there are many things that have made it such a distinctive place. Having studied English Literature, I found the course to be really varied and there was a chance to do everything: I’ve been on trips...

I graduated 4 years ago. I didn’t have a job or a direction that I wanted to pursue. I spent a year loving backpacking, hating unpaid internships and eventually ended up filling out job applications all over again. My self-esteem took a huge hit when my first 80 or...

The University of Nottingham and the University of Nottingham Students’ Union (UoNSU) has confirmed that graduation is now free for both students and two guests for the 2018 Summer ceremonies. Along with the two free guest tickets, students will have the option of purchasing a third ticket, which will...

With the 2018 Students’ Union Elections now finished, Impact talked to Cassie O’Boyle, the Education Officer, to learn more about her time in office. During the interview, Cassie talked about free graduation, lecture capture, the strikes and more. How would you say your time in office has been so...

With fees rising to £9,250, the cost of education is high. The scrapping of the NHS bursary and maintenance grants paired with high rent and living costs means your time at University has a very large price tag. It is perhaps because of these external factors that so many...

Student Services at the University of Nottingham have announced that they will be running a free live stream of all graduation ceremonies. Beth Massey, the SU Education Officer, has been one of the strongest advocates for lowering graduation costs. Along with the graduation team, they have been able to...

The end of university is a strange and conflicting time. With deadlines done and exams taken, ideally the only feelings we should be experiencing are joy, relief and giddy excitement at the prospect of new beginnings and fresh starts. No more all-nighters in the library, no more terrible campus...