• ‘Let’s Stand Up To Trump’: Nottingham Marches Against US President

    On the 20th February, the city of Nottingham was host to a march and rally against the US President Donald Trump making an official State Visit to the UK.  The ‘Let’s Stand Up To Trump’ rally was organised by groups such as the Nottingham People’s Assembly.  The march started...
  • “Brexit Means Brexit” – Interview with Andrew Lewer MEP

    Andrew Lewer, pro-Leave Conservative Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for the East Midlands, held a talk at the University of Nottingham titled “Brexit means Brexit” which focused on reassuring the audience about Britain’s future after the Leave result. Impact spoke to Lewer about the future of Higher Education,...
  • Habiba Katsha: “Black History Month Should Be Compulsory In Schools”

    It’s October, which for most people signifies the countdown to Halloween. However, for Black British individuals this month signifies something much greater than that: Black History Month. Black History Month focuses on the achievements and struggles of black people across the globe. It is celebrated in February in America and...
  • MPs to examine Brexit’s effect on universities

    The impact of Brexit on Britain’s Higher Education institutions is to be examined by a group of MP’s. The Education Select Committee is set to examine how British universities will still remain competitive. It will not examine how Brexit will affect University research and funding. “The inquiry now gives...
  • Interview: Anna Gray, Founder and Director of Model Students

    Anna Gray is a University of Nottingham alumna and entrepreneur behind the UK’s first student modelling agency, Model Students. Despite a modest debut, Anna now represents 170 models, owns a London-based operation for the agency and collaborates with fashion students and international photographers. Impressively, she counts big names such...
  • Inspirations of the Week

    Five things that inspired us this week and determined the way we dressed 1. Solange Queen Solange – Yes, not Queen B. Solange is no longer just seen as Beyoncé’s sister but rather a style icon. Fun, free and bold that’s how I’d describe Solange’s style. I love her...
  • Yet another cultural appropriation debate

    Valentino’s spring/summer 16 collection has sparked yet another debate on cultural appropriation. Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli based the new Valentino SS16 collection on the many African refugees from Senegal, Nigeria, Eritrea, Mali, Gambia that have been immigrating to Italy. Now before we dive deeper into the topic,...