From going to Open Days to wearing that bright blue shirt yourself
October 19, 2023
When I came to my Open Day for Nottingham back in 2019, I remember sitting in Trent Café with my dad, who asked me, ‘Can you imagine yourself studying and living here?’. That is now the question I ask every prospective student I talk to while working for the School of English on Open Days. …
How the University is tackling period poverty
February 15, 2023
What is Period Poverty? Period Poverty is a problem evident all around the world that can impact anyone with a menstrual cycle. Many factors have contributed to a rise in Period Poverty; one of the most prominent being inflation of prices. This has meant many people cannot access hygienic and safe sanitary products. As this …
Reflecting on the past year of my PhD
January 20, 2023
A PhD researcher’s life is certainly varied! 2022 has been an enjoyable, successful, and productive year and I have enjoyed working with many different people. The following is a selection of highlights from this year’s research journey. Much of my main research has involved collecting, writing, and editing the place-name survey for the Isle of …
Balancing your studies and socials in first year
November 25, 2022
I do have to say that this is something even as a third-year student I have not perfected! The task of finding the time to work hard and put effort into your degree as well as enjoying the social aspect of university can be tricky… But do not fear, I think that it is do-able! …
Studying while living at home
October 14, 2022
I have never lived in student accommodation; I never lived in halls, with other students, or stayed anywhere near campus. Instead, I went for the cheaper option of staying at home and commuting an hour every day for university. Blessed with hindsight, I can see that it was the less stressful option given how the …
Carrying out research within the School of English
September 30, 2022
The academic jump between A-levels and University can be really intimidating, especially when you’re expected to start researching and citing more for your essays. Don’t stress out about it just yet! Your tutor and professors will be willing to support you with the transition, and this article is going to cover some helpful resources to …
How to get the most out of podcasts
March 26, 2019
This blog post was written by final year English student, Hannah Smart. Last year, podcasts ceased to be niche and became mainstream. The podcast is a valuable resource, particularly to an English student, since, unlike a Kindle book, for example, the podcast is an addition to, rather than a replacement of, our usual content consumption …
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