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University Dos and Don’ts: Here’s How to Get the Best Out of Your Student Experience When Meeting New People

Thu 21 Sep 2023

One of the best parts about transitioning to university and moving to a brand new city is the opportunity to widen your friendship circle and meet people from all across the country - and even the globe. For lots of people, it can be daunting coming into a brand new environment with expectations created by the likes of social media, trashy teen movies, and older siblings.

But the uncertainty of who you will meet and spend at least the next three years with should be an exciting prospect. During Freshers’ Week, you will end up repeatedly telling people what you’re studying and the name of your childhood pet - and as frustrating as this may get, it will all be worth it, because eventually you will meet the people who you will share this entire experience with.

When settling into a new environment, university included, you have a very simple responsibility to respect everyone that you encounter, even if there is a difference of opinion - whether this is political or religious beliefs, interests and hobbies, attitudes towards drinking alcohol, or different cultural backgrounds. So, we have curated some dos and don’ts that you should keep in mind when you arrive in your new home and meet your new flatmates and friends…

Stay Safe at University: Here Are Some Handy Resources for New Students in Nottingham

Fri 15 Sep 2023

Right now, you’re likely to have just moved away from home for the first time in your life, and for some of you, this will be your first time living in a city. Believe us when we say it’s normal to feel a bit nervous, you definitely aren’t the only one. But just know that there are plenty of resources available for you, which you should not hesitate to use at any point during your time here if you feel that you need to. Here’s some information that will help you to keep both yourself and your new friends safe as you navigate your new home…

Framework's Big Sleep Out - A Sleeping Bag War On Homelessness

Wed 13 Sep 2023

Nottingham-based charity Framework is inviting the public to spend the night in a sleeping bag to help tackle the homelessness crisis...

We Catch Up With Artistic Director Saad Eddine Said as New Art Exchange Turns 15 Years Old

Mon 11 Sep 2023

With a sleek, black facade that sets it apart from the predominantly red brick cityscape of the locality, New Art Exchange, (NAE) which stands as a local (and national) landmark at the heart of Hyson Green, is celebrating their 15th birthday. Saad Eddine Said, artistic director and CEO at the NAE speaks about how the institution has emerged as a centre that celebrates the diversity of artistic expression and creativity rooted in South-Asian, African and Caribbean traditions.

New Film Group Brings the Best of Eastern European Cinema to Notts

Fri 08 Sep 2023

Kino Koło Notts is taking over St John’s Centre in Mansfield on Friday 22 September, with a screening of cult classic The Cruise kicking off the action...

From Art Shows, Music Gigs And Grand Productions, Here’s What’s On In Nottingham This Week: 28 August - 3 September

Sun 27 Aug 2023

This week is going to be a busy one for all the art buffs, music fans, theatre enthusiasts and film lovers…

Notts Filmmaker Derry Shillitto Talks Us Through His New AI-Inspired Feature

Sat 26 Aug 2023

The film explores the potential impact of AI in education...

We Chat To Artist Faye Finney About Her Artistic Process And Her Beautiful Dog Sylvia

Mon 21 Aug 2023

On a bright Tuesday morning, we spoke to illustrator and visual artist Faye Finney about her artistic process, her ambition to write and illustrate a children’s book, and the inspiration she gets from her beautiful dog, Sylvia. Here’s what she had to say…

We Chat to Author John Tomlinson About His New Memoir ‘Noises After Dark'

Wed 16 Aug 2023

John Tomlinson journeyed to Somalia to volunteer for the Save the Children fund during the humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia in the 1980s. Now, he plans to raise money for the charity and hopes to raise awareness along with it, through his memoir Noises After Dark. We chat to the Nottingham author about his experiences at the time, what it was like to write about them in retrospect, and how he still managed to inject an uplifting sense of humour and heart into his storytelling…

We Catch Up With Documentary Maker Jeanie Finlay About Her New Film ‘Your Fat Friend'

Tue 15 Aug 2023

Known for her ability to tell human stories with respect, intrigue, and honesty, Nottingham-based Jeanie Finlay has established herself as one of the country’s finest documentary-makers. Now, she’s releasing her ninth feature, Your Fat Friend, which tells the story of anonymous blogger turned best-selling author Aubrey Gordon. We hear all about it…

We Speak to the Owners of Happy Sunday Vintage Shop About Their New Venture

Mon 14 Aug 2023

A stunning new glass-fronted beauty has opened its door on Nottingham’s Derby Road. The arrival of the eye-catching vintage emporium Happy Sunday Vintage is another addition to the exciting independents in the area including Little Brickhouse, Little Plant Guys, the Danish Homestore and The Lime Gallery, to name a few. After staying vacant for many years, the iconic building (which many around the city will recognise as the old Ben Bowers restaurant) has been transformed into a technicolour, rummagers’ dream of vintage clothing, rare antique finds, one-of-a-kind mid-century furniture and homeware. Addie Kenogbon caught up with Happy Sunday co-owners, Bryony Selway and Mihnea Georgescu, and their ‘pawsernal’ assistant, Stevie the dog, to find out more about their new venture.

Greening The Grey: The Inspiration Behind Sarah Manton's August 2023 Cover

Tue 01 Aug 2023

A dip into the world of this month’s cover artist Sarah Manton...

We Chat to LensFayre Owners Alecia and Dan About Their New Snap Camera

Mon 17 Jul 2023

Snapping pictures on your phone may be quick and simple, but sometimes you want to go a bit deeper with photography. Luckily, LensFayre in Sneinton Market is here to help. Selling a variety of cameras, offering repairs and advice and providing budding photographers with things to get involved in. We sat down with owners Alecia and Dan to find out what they have going on...

Video: New British Skydiving Record Set in Nottinghamshire

Mon 17 Jul 2023

Skydivers in Nottinghamshire set a new British record this month for the biggest ever sequential formation dive to take place in the UK. Then they broke it again on the same day...

Take Part in a Pioneering Study Exploring Boosting Homegrown Food in Notts

Fri 14 Jul 2023

Nottinghamshire is looking at developing a county-wide Farmstart programme, to nurture a new generation of nature-based and community-driven food producers in Nottinghamshire and provide healthy, local food for all. Whether you want to grow it, sell it, or just eat it, you can get involved.

We Catch Up With BEKA, the Nottingham Artist Performing at This Year’s Hundred

Wed 12 Jul 2023

The Hundred, a relatively new innovation in the world of professional cricket, takes place this August including several games at our very own Trent Bridge. As well as eight men’s and eight women’s teams competing for titles, The Hundred also features live music and DJ’s each day. We spoke to music artist BEKA who will be performing at the event...

Inspire Youth Arts Huge Showcase Held At Nottingham Playhouse

Wed 12 Jul 2023

Every now and again, people feel as though the creative scene can be a slightly restrictive place for inspiring creatives to be, but over at Inspire Youth Arts, they have made it their mission to ensure that every young person has access to the arts. We visited Nottingham Playhouse to immerse ourselves in some top quality performances as part of Inspire’s huge showcase...

Jennifer Brough Tells Us About the Resting Up Collective, Who Bring Together Art Therapy, Mindfulness And Disability Representation

Mon 10 Jul 2023

When creativity turns into another hustle, it can quickly lose its therapeutic benefits. Rose Mason speaks to Jennifer Brough about the Resting Up Collective, who look to incorporate rest and creativity into lives of chronically ill or disabled people...

We Speak to Andy the Illustrator About His New Zine Lazarus Lore

Sat 08 Jul 2023

Andy the Illustrator has picked up a mass following for his striking, anime-esque art style - and has cropped up in many a LeftLion magazine over the years. Now he’s produced a zine of his own, Lazarus Lore, stocked with tales and characters from his popular online series The Lost Legends of Lazarus…

New Trent Rockets Squad Member Kirstie Gordon Tells Us All Ahead of the Hundred at Trent Bridge

Fri 07 Jul 2023

The Hundred, cricket’s exciting new competition featuring the world’s best mens and womens cricketers alongside live music from The Hundred’s BBC Music Introducing partnership, takes place this August including four games at our very own Trent Bridge – the home ground of the Nottingham based team, Trent Rockets. The Hundred is as much about entertainment as it is fast-paced, explosive cricket...

YARD Outernational: The Notts Dealers of Fashion Books, Zines and Art That You Need on Your Radar

Mon 26 Jun 2023

We sit down with YARD Outernational, the Notts-based dealers of fashion books, zines, art, and printed merch, to hear all about how the project has evolved since its creation in 2020…

We Visit Gasleak Mountain, Nottingham’s Newest Inclusive Art Space

Fri 16 Jun 2023

A brand new art gallery called Gasleak Mountain has just opened in Nottingham - we sit down with its founders to learn all about this exciting, inclusive space...

Meet the man behind the unique take on Macbeth at the Playhouse

Thu 08 Jun 2023

Ian C Douglas interviews Henry Maynard, Artistic Director at Flabbergast, the radical theatre company appearing at the Playhouse...

We Visit COW’s Brand New Nottingham Thrift Store

Fri 02 Jun 2023

Thrifty vintage treasure hunters rejoice! Popular independent vintage clothing brand, COW, has opened the doors to its third Notts store...

Meet New Perspectives, the Notts Touring Company Making Theatre Accessible for All

Sun 28 May 2023

Taking the magic of the stage far and wide, New Perspectives is Nottingham’s touring theatre company - with the aim of sharing stories with all. We catch up with Angharad Jones, Sally Anne Tye, and Jayne Williams to talk about their recent productions, equality in theatre, and helping the community find their creativity…

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