• Interview: Out in Education

    Out in Education is an organisation founded by Nottingham student Lucy Wake which aims to tackle homophobia in schools. Impact spoke to Bryony Harper, head of the UoN branch, about the work they have done so far. Tell us about Out in Education and the work that you do. Out...
  • Trick or Treat: Impact’s Guide to Halloween

    It’s that time of the year again: Halloween. For students, particularly those with a penchant for fancy dress, Halloween is a real treat, and with so many events happening this week in Nottingham you’re spoilt for choice. Here’s Impact’s guide to the best Halloween events this week… Monday Circus of...
  • To the Daily Mail: Emma Watson is so much more than you see her

    On 20th September 2014 Emma Watson delivered a speech on gender equality at the United Nation’s headquarters in New York. It was a loaded speech that was as moving as it was inspirational. The Daily Mail’s response? A headline with no mention of the speech whatsoever, but, ironically, with...
  • Interview: Nell Bryden

    Impact meets Nell Bryden, the native New Yorker who has embarked on a fascinating career. From professional highs, such as Cher covering a song and touring with various artists including Jools Holland and Gary Barlow, to the personal heartache of losing her hair and witnessing 9/11, it’s not been...
  • The Freshers’ Survival Kit

    It’s not long until Freshers’ Week and come September 21st, thousands of new students will be beginning their time at UoN. Freshers’ Week is a unique experience and with little to no experience of student life away from home it can be hard to know what to bring with you...
  • Should Selfies Be Studied?

    Barack Obama, Kim Kardashian and the Pope. Not three names that usually appear adjacently on a list, but these three public figures all have something in common; they’ve all been the subject of a famous selfie. The modern trend of taking a picture of oneself has thrived alongside the...