A local’s guide to getting the most out of your Nottingham experience
November 29, 2018
Guest post by postgraduate Marketing student, Jonathan Theuring Escape the student bubble: for some students the university experience consists largely of mixing with other students who they meet through their courses, the societies they join, or simply their accommodation. These are all great ways to make friends and enjoy the time you spend in your …
5 Places to Eat in Nottingham
November 28, 2018
For When You Want a Sweet Fix: Rub Smokehouse Known for their food challenges and their monster concoctions (I’m talking waffle burgers and lasagne burritos here), Rub Smokehouse is a place that goes above and beyond when it comes to feeding their diners. However, taking a step back from their main meals and focusing on …
Applying for postgraduate study at Nottingham
November 27, 2018
Guest post by final year Sociology student Harriet Badley. The question on everyone’s lips at the minute is ‘what are you doing after uni?’ sending a panic ripple through third-year students across Nottingham. Over the last few months I’ve been considering my options and I’ve decided to stay on at Nottingham and study a postgraduate …
Comedy in Nottingham: Where to See it and How to Get Involved
November 23, 2018
The Glee Club The Glee offers a whole bundle of shows in Nottingham. Good’uns too: expect line-ups consisting of pro acts, many with TV credits. The club runs two nights a week (Friday and Saturday) and often hosts solo shows – James Acaster and Josh Widdicombe have cracked all kinds of gags on the Glee …
How to Survive a Group Project
November 21, 2018
In first year, I had to do a presentation about how the book 1984 could be regarded as a piece of literature. At the time, I thought it was the worst thing in the world because nothing fills me with more fear than giving a presentation. Quite simply, I would rather be tucking into the …
My Favourite Instrumental Music to Study to
If you’re like me and prefer to study cooped up in the library then you’ll understand the problems of accidentally sitting next to either a hungry student devouring endless packets of monster munch, a group of aggressively loud whisperers talking about their c-razy night out last night, or simply a stressed final year who is …
5 experiences you never knew you could have at the University of Nottingham
November 19, 2018
University is more than just lectures, seminars, and coursework. The range of experiences available are limitless. Here are 5 things that I was surprised that I actually got the chance to try here. Get free coffee, tea and cake every day! The Chaplaincy is my favourite space on campus. Not just because I’m a thrifty …
Dealing with panic attacks
November 15, 2018
Guest post by second year medical student, Issy. Panic attacks are exactly what their name says – when you feel like you’re being physically attacked by the anxiety – the panic – your body is experiencing. They’re both emotionally and physically draining. Lots of people get panic attacks as a one-off during a stressful period. …
Dealing with mental health at uni
Guest post by second year medical student, Issy. When I came to uni I was really nervous about a lot of things, like everyone else starting first year. What will my hallmates be like? (Lovely) Will I like the course? (Absolutely) How will I fit in? (Not so bad at all). However, I had another …
Let me introduce myself
November 14, 2018
Guest post by second year medical student, Issy. I’m Issy. I’m a second year medical student here in Nottingham. I love my sports – rowing and sailing especially – and live with five of my best friends in Dunkirk. I have the cutest dog you may ever meet (biased opinion). She’s a King Charles Spaniel …