The 5 best gigs I’ve experienced in Nottingham

When applying to university, one of my greatest priorities was the proximity to as many live music venues as possible. 2.5 years and 25 gigs later, I know that choosing Nottingham was most definitely the right decision! With venues ranging from tiny cafes to a huge arena, Notts has it all. It was tough to …

Has uni lived up to my expectations?

For my whole life, I’ve lived in a small rural town in the depths of the Shropshire hills – eighteen years of knowing everyone in the community, being able to distinguish between the different types of manure based solely on their scent (definitely a downside of living in the country), and having to travel sixty …

Arts in the City

When deciding where you should apply to University, one of the most important things to consider is what the city has to offer. You’ve heard Nottingham’s a great uni, you loved the campus but you haven’t really heard much about what it’s like to actually live in Nottingham. As an arts student, Nottingham city life …