New Hobbies For When Lockdown Gets Old
January 19, 2021
Bored, maybe? Well, you’re far from the only one. It’s almost an entire year since we were first plunged into lockdown. No doubt we’ve all exhausted the banana-bread-making, Hamilton-watching, pub-quizzing selves that emerged last March, back when spirits were high and we thought we’d be done by Christmas. If you’re anything like me, the only …
“Meaty” recipes for Veganuary
January 12, 2021
Happy New Year! And, of course, happy Veganuary! I’m not here to convert you to veganism or to convince you to participate in Veganuary, I promise. However, if you’re curious to try something new or are looking for some new vegan recipes – I’ve got just the thing for you. Vegan recipes, as all recipes …
Reflecting on 2020 – Things I’m Thankful For
December 29, 2020
After my last post, which was quite sad, I decided I better balance it with something positive. SO today I’m here to share some good memories from the past year – things I’m thankful for. 1. A very long summer vacation Let’s be honest, we were all excited about the break from general life when …
The pharmacist’s role in the Mass COVID Vaccination Programme in Nottingham
December 16, 2020
This guest blog from Jessica a pharmacist and student of UoN gives us an insight in to the other side of the vaccination process in Nottingham, and what it’s like to train for, and deliver them. Just prior to the national announcement of the arrival of Pfizer’s COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine BNT162b2 I was invited to …
Missing out on the Uni experience
December 15, 2020
This year has been extremely difficult for everyone, so it feels selfish to mourn my disrupted plans when others are mourning loved ones. However, I know that there are other students around the country, around the world, who feel the same. My birthday Ocean My friends and I decided that we’ll celebrate my 20th birthday, …
This year, I will have two Christmases.
December 8, 2020
It’s been a hard year. We’re at the point where we barely need to say it anymore. We all know this year has been hard on us, on everyone. But something I don’t think has been talked about enough is how it feels to miss huge family changes because you’ve not been able to travel …
Socially Distanced Socialising – Making new friends during a pandemic
October 9, 2020
One of the biggest parts of the ‘University Experience’ is entering an environment full of new people. In usual circumstances, your first few weeks would be filled with attending events and activities and lectures full of opportunities to make new friends. Although this might not be the case this year, it doesn’t mean that your …
23 Pieces of Advice For First-Year University Students
October 8, 2020
Below is a list of 23 nuggets of advice courtesy every single one of my friends, from Nottingham and beyond. If you’re starting uni in September, memorise these; they’ll get you far. Don’t miss out on huge opportunities because you’re scared. This could be a chance to study abroad, solo travel, attend a conference or …
Being An LGBT+ Student At University
October 7, 2020
Going to university as a member of the LGBT+ community is incredibly exciting. It’s usually the first time we get to introduce ourselves to a whole new set of people as our own most authentic selves. But as well as that excitement, it can also be very nerve-wracking. Being away from home with all of …
All the things Uni-d to know about your Uni Card
September 30, 2020
Soon after your registration, you will receive your University Card, also known as your Student ID. It will have your name on it, your student ID number, the start date of your course and your library card number – plenty of information! Not only that, but it will be crucial to your time as a …
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