• Eco or Ego? The pros and cons of ecotourism

    Hannah Atkinson Swanky spa resorts, open bars, temperatures that reach over 20° – who doesn’t love a holiday? A chance to relax, forget about work and drink copious amounts of alcohol – everything you do at home, just without the guilt. But for a lot of young people, traditional...
  • Asparagus: Your New Favourite Vegetable to Start Stock-Buying

    Late spring is perfect asparagus season so if you're in need of some inspiration, look no further! Katy provides some great recipe ideas using one of the most versatile veggies out there! ...
  • The Benefits of Brightening Your Room with Houseplants

    With the meagre furnishings of student houses, houseplants can transform even the most unattractive room into a tropical oasis! Not only are plants proven to improve indoor air-quality, purifying our living-space with the release of oxygen during photosynthesis, they also absorb gases such as CO2 and toxic VOCs (volatile organic...
  • #WasteNott: The Campaign So Far

    Nottingham is already classed as one of the UK’s most sustainable universities, with a clear aim to do more to help the environment. This institutionalised aim for change, together with the student population’s supposedly supportive attitude, could lead to a powerful contribution towards environmental protection. But what is actually...
  • NBA 2018/19 – Can anyone beat the Warriors?

    The new NBA season is fast approaching, but for most followers of the league, the season is already a foregone conclusion. The dominance of the Golden State Warriors, having claimed their third title in four seasons in June, looks set to continue in the 2018-19 campaign. However, the threatening...
  • Home Run: Brighton

    Brighton is, hands-down, one of my favourite places in the world. Having lived a 10-minute train journey away from the small city for 17 of the 20 years I’ve existed, I’ve always known it as my closest city and have seen it change and grow throughout the years. It’s...
  • “Making sure everyone is able to live in a fair society”: The Greens Interview

    In the lead-up to the General Election 2017, Impact Magazine sat down with representatives from the four political societies at the University of Nottingham: The Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats and the Greens. From The Green Party, we spoke to Tiago Costa, President of the Young Greens. What is the Green...