Arts in the Community
January 23, 2019
This blog was written by second year English with Creative Writing student, Bethany Mitchell. I am currently enrolled in the ‘Arts in the Community’ Nottingham Advantage Award module at Lakeside Arts. The module focuses on volunteering in gallery education alongside Lakeside staff, providing learning opportunities to the public in a gallery environment, encouraging visitors to …
The Madness of George III at the Nottingham Playhouse
January 22, 2019
This blog was written by final year English student, Jade Braham. Under Adam Penford’s ingenious direction Alan Bennett’s masterpiece The Madness of George III finally hit the Nottingham Playhouse’s stage. Set in 1788, it follows the journey of the king who, having reigned from 1760, finds his life and the Nation’s stability threatened by his …
English Studies: More Than Just Books
January 14, 2019
This blog was written by second year English with Creative Writing student, Holly Humphreys. When I tell people that I study English, I’m usually met with one of two questions: ‘So, do you want to go into teaching?’ or ‘What kind of books do you like?’ My response is usually to smile a little awkwardly, …
Book Review: The Worst Witch by Jill Murphy
December 17, 2018
This blog was written by first year English student, Sasha Gardner. With the release of the latest book in Jill Murphy’s The Worst Witch series (First Prize for The Worst Witch), fans of all ages have been revisiting these delightful stories recounting the trials and triumphs of Mildred Hubble, the most disaster-prone witch Cackle’s Academy has ever …
Review on the power of prejudice in Harper Lee’s, ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’
December 3, 2018
This blog post was written by first year English student, Harriet Mills. To Kill A Mockingbird was the novel that made me see that books are about way more than just the plot or ‘telling a story.’ After reading such a powerful book that explores the power of stereotypes and contextually the deep-rooted injustice within …
Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Notts
November 29, 2018
This blog post was written by final year English student, Hannah Smart. Here in Nottingham, temperatures have dropped and evenings stood shivering in club queues are making us feel wintery in all the wrong ways. To make sure this really is the most wonderful time of the year, below are just five of the festive …
Alternative Study Resources – For The Traveller, The Procrastinator and The Curious
November 26, 2018
This blog post was written by second year English student, Emily Hall. Throughout my school life, I put an awful lot of pressure on myself when it came to revision and studying. Since coming to University, I have not only learnt about a broad range of Literature, linguistics and drama, but how to enjoy studying …
Study abroad, but not as you know it
November 21, 2018
This blog post was written by second year English student, Megan Bowie. This summer I studied abroad for two weeks with our intercampus Overseas Summer School programme at the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus! I chose the Creative Writing course because as a joint honours student last year (I am now single honours), I didn’t …
In Praise of the Notebook
November 12, 2018
This blog post was written by second year English with Creative Writing student, Bethany Mitchell. In a culture where electronic note-taking becomes ever more prevalent, I find myself reflecting on the simple pleasures of the notebook. When we write or make notes on laptops, tablets, or even phones, we erase our thoughts and ideas moments …
Life as a ‘lecturer’
August 10, 2018
How do academics also act as a support network, both academically and personally, within the School of English at the University of Nottingham? Given the opportunity to partake in a period of work experience at the termination of my year 12 studies I opted to spend the week within the School of English at the …
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