Societies Aren’t All About Sport
November 3, 2023
You’ve probably heard by now that joining societies at University are one of the best ways to immerse yourself into the student community and to make friends. However, it may feel a bit daunting if you believe that most of our societies are sports-orientated, but you’ll be glad to know that this is not the …
Highlights on a few interesting societies at UoN
October 10, 2023
One of the most exciting ways to find like-minded friends at university is to find your interests in our societies. If you’re unsure of the societies you want to join, we have a long list of societies that include both activities and sports on our SU website. Want to know more? You can also visit …
How to Immerse Yourself in the University Experience
August 18, 2023
When you make your way to Nottingham, you’ll see lots of advertisements around campus expressing how you’re now a part of the university community, a family, how Nottingham should feel like your new home. As a fresher, you might be thinking to yourself; “How am I ever going to fit in?”, “The university is so …
The Most Unique UoNSU Society…
March 24, 2022
Lately, I’ve been attending one of the most unique societies at the University, the Medieval Combat Society. I (along with every fantasy/history nerd) have had it on my radar since I started my course. Two weeks ago, thanks to an invitation from a friend, I finally got the courage to give it a go. I …
My Favourite UoN Student Bands
February 15, 2022
I recently discovered the UoN BandSoc playlist, and the many student bands included in it. This week, inspired by the playlist, I thought I’d write about a few of my favourite bands formed by (current or former) UoN students. Featured Image: The Terms The Avion The Avion are a Psych/Garage Rock band. Their 2021 single, …
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 …
Being a Musician at University
August 23, 2020
“I’m a musician. Are there many opportunities for me at uni?” It’s a question I hear time and time again at open days. And my response is always: “I’m a musican too! And I’ve never once felt like there weren’t enough musical opportunities at uni!” Even based on SB campus, I immediately had access to …
Committee roles, yay or nay?
February 24, 2020
Is being on a committee all it’s cracked up to be? We’ve all been there, innocently enjoying a year of our favourite sport or society at uni, until suddenly they spring it on you: committee elections.The wonderful student group you’ve grown to love can’t go on without a new set of fresh-faced committee members. But …
10 Societies for Creatives
January 14, 2020
A new term is upon us and, along with the start of the new decade, it’s a great opportunity to try something new! Whether you’ve put your creative hobbies aside to focus on your degree or whether you have never considered yourself a creative, studies show that creative hobbies outside of your work considerably boost …
The balancing act at university
October 7, 2019
More often than not, your time at university will feel like the ultimate balancing act. Between lectures, deadlines and extra-curricular activities, it can all get overwhelming sometimes. And whilst feeling that way is inevitable; it doesn’t have to ruin your time at university. After multiple breakdowns amidst years of juggling medical school, two committee roles …
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