Encouraging Student-Staff Collaboration at Uni
August 7, 2023
Sometimes at university, it can feel like ‘us’ and ‘them’ when it comes to student-staff collaboration, but that is definitely not the case. Staff are very open to hearing student ideas and facilitating the implementation of these. However, it can feel daunting approaching staff and faculty with your ideas for change, so this blog post …
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, …
How to Make the Most out of Freshers Week
September 14, 2020
Ahh freshers week…there’s nothing quite like it. It’s one of the most exciting yet terrifying weeks of your life. Read on to find out how to make the most of it !! Put yourself out there Starting university is scary. You’re in a new city, living with strangers, and without the home comforts you’ve grown accustomed …
Things I’m grateful for during quarantine
June 8, 2020
Growing up, I was always an aggressively optimistic kid. I could find the silver lining in almost any situation. Many years later, in the face of a pandemic and an uncertain future, that, has become my super-power. With nothing but the sad and the bad everywhere we look, I thought it would be a nice …
A Farewell Walk Around Campus
March 20, 2020
On Tuesday, I took my last ever walk around campus. I am home now and, as I recount those farewell footsteps, water gathers on my eyeballs and mirrors my sapphire-blue irises back at themselves, reminding me of my beauty. I went into campus to steal one last glance at its stunning trees etc., but also …
I Tried My Hand at Nocturnal Living
March 6, 2020
Three weeks ago, I saw an owl sleeping on a branch in the light of day. Various factors made me raise my palm to my face and ask, “Why don’t I try my hand at nocturnal living? Why don’t I, like this owl, shut my eyes to the sun and live by the moon?” The …
Sustainability Week: How to be a more Sustainable Student
March 1, 2020
Tomorrow marks the beginning of University of Nottingham’s Sustainability week. From University Mental Health Day to Advocate Magazine launch, this upcoming week promises to cover all aspects of Sustainability. News about climate change and evidence of our detrimental impact on the environment can often leave you wondering, what could I possibly do to be more …
The Top One Washing Up Tip
February 21, 2020
Washing up is awful. If it weren’t for washing up, then I would perhaps cook. I do cook, but nothing complex, just small portions of ravioli – one pan meals. If washing up was pleasant, I would cook two or even three pan meals that involve knives, chopping boards, sieves, whisks- but it isn’t pleasant. …
How to Improve Your Student Living
February 19, 2020
Many of you may be thinking about your accommodation next year. Maybe you’re a first year excited by the chance to move out of halls and live with friends. Or you might be a second year hoping for a better living experience in your final year. Student living can be difficult, there’s no one to …
How to Process Feedback
February 7, 2020
Every now and then, you will receive feedback for an essay and discover that some of your points and ideas have been rejected. Here are some coping mechanisms: Bias Entertain the possibility that the marker is subject to certain biases that have prevented them from fully understanding the full meaning of your ideas. Then, become …
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