• “Everyone is Entitled to Basic Human Rights”: The Work of Amnesty International

    Not many people have the courage to act when they turn on the news and hear of a life-changing humanitarian disaster. But for Peter Benenson, his rage was ignited. Whilst doing his everyday route through The London Underground, this young barrister saw an opportunity to make a difference after...
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    An Interview With Travel Society

    Ever fancied packing in your studies for a day, or even a week, and setting off with like minded students to explore the UK and beyond? Impact’s Alice Thébault catches up with the committee of Travel Society, a student society dedicated to letting you do just that....
  • Society Spotlight: Latin, Ballroom And Salsa Society

    For those wanting to dance at university, whether beginner or expert, Latin, Ballroom and Salsa Society is definitely the society for you, providing a range of different sessions you can get involved with. Abigail Cadman Kerr interviewed Alicia Ward, the General Secretary, to find out more....
  • Are Gender Reveal Parties Transphobic?

     In a recent Instagram post that has since garnered significant media attention, Demi Lovato (she/her) denounced gender reveal parties as transphobic....
  • The Impact Of Crime Documentaries: Simply Entertainment Or Something More?

    Annabel D’Monte Over the past year there has been a proliferation of true crime documentaries released on both television and streaming services alike. From six part dramas to anthology series, they have all been incredibly popular and often part of the top 10 list on Netflix for at least...
  • Food for Fun: Best Food Socs at Notts

    Everyone knows that joining societies is one of the best things to do when at university. You get to meet groups of like-minded people and attend events together, where, more likely than not, a friendship will form. But what’s better than joining a society? ...
  • Are We Turning A Blind Eye And Becoming Desensitised To Conflict?

    One of the first things we do every day is check our social media, where we are faced with the latest ‘breaking news’, often a barrage of negativity - conflict, the rising coronavirus death toll, natural disasters, terrorist attacks, school shootings and violence against peaceful protests – a sensory...