Impact Magazine • 25th April 2022

It's Time To Rethink The Ethics Of Reality TV

Channel 4’s documentary Jeremy Kyle Show: Death on Daytime analysed the consequences of one of the UK’s most popular reality TV shows – most recently, the suicide of Steve Dymond in May 2019. When a guest takes their life just a week after filming, for a show that repeatedly faced criticism over its unethical nature, we should be urged to investigate the roots of the issue, as clearly changes need to be made. There has long been controversy surrounding famous reality TV shows. Urmi Pandit explor

Impact Magazine • 21st April 2022

7 Ways Students Can Support Ukraine

With millions of innocent Ukrainian civilians displaced from their homes and normal lives, it is vital that the rest of the world do whatever they can to show support for those families who are suffering, and provide as much care as possible. As a student, you may often feel helpless as you are limited in finances and power, or perhaps you just don’t know where to start. So, Urmi Pandit has compiled a list of ways in which students, in particular, can do their bit to help the situation in Ukrain

Impact Magazine • 18th April 2022

Impact’s Music Essentials: Female R&B

Contemporary, female-led R&B music promotes empowerment, confidence and femininity. This is achieved through the messages of self-love and self-worth championed by certain talented women who dominate the genre. There have been many influential female R&B artists over the years who have created recognisable, popular anthems that I’m sure you’ll have heard. So, ranging from the late ‘90s, to the 2000s, and finally to the modern music scene, here are my top ten picks of some of the best songs withi

Impact Magazine • 28th March 2022

International Women's History Month: Women Who Inspire Us

With March being International Women’s History Month, the Impact Features team reflects on the women who inspire us. From musical icons to best friends to political figures, these women have inspired for their resilience, their humanity and their intellect.

For those of you who aren’t familiar with Bernadine Evaristo’s work, I recommend that you pick up a copy of her book Girl, Woman, Other today. She is the first black women to win the Booker prize with that novel, and I enjoyed reading it so

KINDRED. • 26th July 2022

Why we should "act like men" when sending emails

If you’re anything like me, and TikTok takes up the majority of your daily screen time, you’ll be familiar with many of the trends that come and go. One, in particular, has been stuck in the back of my mind ever since it became popular. Like most concepts on the app, it was simply intended to entertain, but instead, it became some interesting food for thought about gender inequality - for us all, actually.

The basic concept was to light-heartedly poke fun at the various common differences in th

KINDRED. • 18th July 2022

Tips for reframing your mindset for productive self-improvement

Often, the desire for self-improvement can pave the way for unnecessary and unproductive self-criticism. It’s all too easy sometimes, but I think a lot of us really deserve to be kinder to ourselves. So, if you’re anything like me - I’ve found that one of the most empowering things you can do for yourself is to separate your negative qualities from your identity.

Joking, obviously - no one is, or should be expected to be. A few of my own personal biggest red flags include procrastination (see E

KINDRED. • 28th June 2022

'The personal is political' becomes true when embracing your identity could put your life at risk

'The personal is political' is a notion that stuck with many. The rallying slogan, made popular in the era of second-wave feminism, expresses the belief that the personal experiences of those within minority groups are rooted in their political situation and social inequalities.

KINDRED. • 16th June 2022

Findmysexpert founder, Francine Sharrocks, on creating a platform celebrating all forms of sexuality

In today’s modern world, we’re unfortunately still seeing the effects of certain stigmas and a lack of awareness surrounding sexual health and wellbeing support. Whether that’s for those seeking information, advice or learning about their own sexuality, it’s clear that there’s work to be done to shine a light on the range of accessible professional support available to the public.

Based in Lancashire, 38-year-old Francine Sharrocks, entrepreneur and founder of findmysexpert.com, is dedicated to

KINDRED. • 31st May 2022

How university hookup culture negatively impacts women of colour

I think it’s pretty fair to say that at most UK universities, a certain culture of hookups and casual sex is not only a standard, but encouraged. When you’re in such a developmental stage in life, and balancing a crushing academic workload, the stress that comes with such detached dating is often the last thing you need.

That’s not to say it can’t be good in some respects. Many consider the non-committal freedom that hookup culture provides to be sexually liberating, and especially empowering f

Unifresher • 4th August 2022

10 tips for recent graduates with no work experience

Now that you’ve just graduated, you’ll be noticing the classic contradiction in the world of work. You’re probably wondering – how can you get a job without experience, when you can’t get experience without a job? It makes no sense. Luckily, there’s no need to stress as there are options, and we have some helpful options for you. Here’s a handy list of 10 tips for recent graduates with no work experience.

One of the best options to go for, that will get you a great level of experience, is to go

Unifresher • 27th July 2022

15 of the best vegan snacks in the UK, ranked!

The number of people choosing to opt for a vegan diet has risen considerably in recent years – as has the range of delicious vegan treats available. It’s become clearer and clearer that you don’t need to rely on animal products to curb your appetite anymore. So, we’ve ranked a trusty list of 15 of the best vegan snacks in the UK, all for our lovely plant-based friends. Enjoy!

On Episode 100 of ‘accidentally’ vegan, is everyone’s favourite: Lotus Biscoff biscuits.

Enjoy these caramel sweet trea

Unifresher • 16th July 2022

10 of the best cheap party drinks to make at uni

Funds are tight at uni, we get it. But the drinking culture waits for no one so you’ll have to adapt as best as you can – that’s where we’re here to help. From homemade cocktails to party-perfect jelly shots, here’s a list of 10 of the best cheap party drinks to make at uni to give you some great starting ideas.

First up on the list is my personal go-to for cheap party drinks to make at uni.

Chances are, as a student, you’ll have at least one bottle of squash lying around your flat. If not, yo

Unifresher • 9th July 2022

10 long-distance relationship tips for uni students

Often with uni comes the need to go long-distance with your relationship. It has a reputation for being hard and taking a lot of work, but it’s definitely doable. To help, we’ve compiled a list of handy long-distance relationship tips for uni students to make sure to stay connected, no matter the miles between.

Our first long-distance relationship tip has to be communication – it’s key. It’s essential to sit down and discuss how you both plan to keep in contact. Ideally before you part ways.

S

Unifresher • 23rd June 2022

Can you get Student Finance twice in the UK?

As a university student in the UK, chances are you’ll be heavily reliant on Student Finance each year. However, there are a few factors that come into play when assessing how much you can get so it’s important to stay informed. In order to give you a helping hand, we’ve compiled a guide for getting student finance twice if you ever need to. So, here’s everything you need to know when it comes to if you can get it and how.

What is Student Finance in the UK?

The UK government’s student finance s

Unifresher • 22nd June 2022

Here's how to get out of a student accommodation contract

Alongside the fun of university life, there are some important adult responsibilities to take care of. Housing, in particular, can be quite complex and unexpected things can happen. Especially when there are legally-binding agreements involved. So for whatever reason, if you find you need to drop out of your accommodation early, we’ve compiled this handy guide for how to get out of a student accommodation contract. We’ll happily save you the time and stress of it.

Since many first-year student

Unifresher • 6th June 2022

How can I get cheap food at university?

As we reach the end of the academic year, I’m willing to bet your student loan is on its last legs. That being said, there are some handy tips and tricks for us all to get our money’s worth on a budget. When it comes to food, being a broke student should never get in the way, so here’s a guide to how you can get cheap food at uni – everything you need to know.

If you’re not the best cook, or struggle to find the effort to do a food shop, eating out is probably a regular activity for you. Luckil

Unifresher • 3rd June 2022

These are the best Tinder openers to use on guys

The modern dating world, especially at uni, can be difficult to navigate. It seems like everyone’s either coupled up and tied down (or in the middle of preparing for their hot girl summer). So if you’re the latter, or your chat just generally seems to be lacking, we’ve compiled a handy guide to the best Tinder openers to use on guys. Note: they might immediately fall in love with you, so use these at your own risk.

As someone with an uncommon name, I’m definitely no stranger to a pun or joke ma

Unifresher • 18th May 2022

8 cheap city breaks in Europe to go with friends (or by yourself!)

Exams are almost over and some incredibly student-friendly city breaks are just a few clicks away. Treat yourself, and finally start planning that girls’ trip you’ve been putting off, with the help of this handy guide to 10 cheap city breaks in Europe to go with friends.

(Quick note: these rough flight and accommodation prices have been calculated when travelling from London airports and for around 4 days, but are easily adaptable).

First up is a great wallet-friendly trip to Berlin. Return fl

Unifresher • 14th May 2022

Here's what your degree says about your personality

Some of the classic, standard stereotypes about students on certain courses seem to ring true across the nation, no matter which university you go to. You’re guaranteed to have come across at least a few of these stock characters out and about, so let’s have a look at what (99.9% of the time) your degree says about your personality. Warning: don’t take this list too seriously.

Doing Medicine or Nursing comes with a natural superiority complex, for starters. It’s ironic when in reality, you’ll j

Unifresher • 4th May 2022

The best venues for laser tag in Nottingham

Laser tag isn’t just for kids. In fact, there are plenty of incredible laser tag venues in and around Nottinghamshire, with student-friendly prices. If anything, a spirited game with fake weapons and friendly competition could make for a great break from deadlines, or make for a fun date. So, to help you find the perfect place for a game of laser tag near you, we’ve rounded up some of the best locations in Nottingham.

Tenpin’s Laser Tag is one of the better options for uni students location-wis

Unifresher • 30th April 2022

10 of the best clubbing holidays you can go on right now

Exam season is (almost) in full swing but the weather getting warmer and warmer by the day. Students across the country are therefore desperately wishing they were anywhere but the library right now. Counting down the days until freedom, sunshine and completely guilt-free nights out is likely the only thing keeping you going. So, here is a handy list of 10 of the best clubbing holidays you and your friends can start planning for as soon as that last deadline is done (or right now, if you really

Unifresher • 18th April 2022

These are the biggest differences between the Bridgerton books and the show

The second season of the hit Netflix show, Bridgerton, is back. With its complicated love stories, family drama and tons of Regency-era gossip (thanks to our favourite, Lady Whistledown) it’s the perfect alternate reality to dive into. This is especially true for avid fans of period pieces. However, some viewers may be unaware that Shonda Rhimes TV creation is based on the original Bridgerton book series by Julia Quinn. While the TV adaptation stays true to the essentials of the books, here are

30th May 2022

Jury Begins Deliberating Defamation Case Between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard

The outcome of the widely followed defamation case between actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard nears as closing arguments have concluded. After six weeks of testimony between the opposing parties, the jury has begun deliberation.

On May 25, Depp came to the stand to provide his thoughts on Heard's testimonies. He stated, "It's insane to hear heinous accusations of violence, sexual violence, that she's attributed to me, that she's accused me of.

I don't think anyone enjoys splitting themselves o

8th May 2022

U.S. Supreme Court To Potentially Reverse Roe vs Wade

U.S. Supreme Court To Potentially Reverse Roe vs Wade

Since May 2, 2022, there has been widespread debate and concerns in the U.S. and globally surrounding the impacts of the potential repeal of Roe vs Wade on women’s rights and autonomy.

This followed a leaked document by Politico, a political journalism company based in Virginia, USA, which reported that the majority of the U.S. Supreme Court is in favour of overturning its prior verdict.

Roe vs Wade refers to a landmark decision made by th

thesocialtalks • 27th April 2022

Elon Musk To Take Over Twitter With $44bn Deal

Elon Musk To Take Over Twitter With $44bn Deal

As of April 25, 2022 business tycoon Elon Musk has reached an agreement to buy and take over the American social networking platform, Twitter. It is said that the parties have decided on a figure of $44 billion for the sale.

Musk, a global entrepreneur, investor, and founder of SpaceX (a California-based aerospace manufacturer), initially made the momentous bid less than two weeks prior. He has stated his belief that Twitter had “tremendous potent

thesocialtalks • 26th April 2022

Madeleine McCann Case: Official Suspect Named

Portuguese prosecutors have named 45-year-old Christian Brueckner, a German man, as an official suspect in the disappearance case of Madeleine McCann.

It was first announced in 2020 that he was being investigated in connection with the believed abduction. Brueckner has been informed that he is now considered an ‘arguido’ - a Portuguese term meaning ‘formal suspect’.

Brueckner denies any association with the crime, or the case.

He has not yet been charged, although this status could be a preli

The Tab: Nottingham • 4th April 2022

Ten things you only know if you ever lived in Derby Hall

For both past and present UoN students, Derby Hall’s reputation is sure to vary each year, though one thing’s for sure: there’s never a dull moment. While its plain exterior isn’t likely to win any awards for aesthetics, it’s got its own unique quirks and charms that definitely make it one of the better accommodations to go for. At the very least, you could generally describe it as the perfect middle-ground between the best and the worst of the other halls on campus.

Chances are, you’ll end up