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Getting into the second half of the academic year means you’re probably considering your next steps, especially if you’re a final year.

Music

‘Kiss of Life’ brings their unstoppable energy to London along their ‘Kiss Road’ tour

Aisha Alli-Balogun March 13, 2025 No Comments K-pop music nottingham trent university NTU review

Everyone, including myself, was left wanting more once the concert ended, as the girls brought the heat and left us in awe. I was fortunate to attend KISS OF LIFE’s inaugural concert in London on March 6 at Indigo at The O2.

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Full Executive Team candidate list revealed for NTSU elections 2025

George Palmer-Soady March 7, 2025 No Comments nottingham nottingham trent student union nottingham trent university ntsu ntsu elections NTU politics

The executive team candidate list has been revealed by the Nottingham Trent Students’ Union (NTSU) for the 2025/26 academic year.

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A bargain lover’s guide to Sherwood: Nottingham’s charity shop district

Ellie Atkinson March 7, 2025 No Comments charity shops nottingham nottingham trent university NTU Sherwood vintage clothes vintage fashion

If you’re looking for a bargain and a day out of the hustle and bustle of Nottingham city centre, Sherwood is the place for you.

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The Bodega in Nottingham up for national award celebrating venue’s importance

George Palmer-Soady March 7, 2025 No Comments bodega dhp family Live Music music nottingham nottingham trent university NTU venue

Nottingham’s much-loved music venue The Bodega is in the running to win a national award. The DHP-owned venue has been nominated for ‘national grassroots venue of the year’ at The Music Week awards.

Travel and Lifestyle

A student guide to keeping houseplants

Emma Lofnes March 3, 2025 No Comments green housepants mindfulness nature NTU plants Student Guide sustainability

When I started this new academic year I promised myself that I would attempt to develop a green thumb, despite having previously killed cacti – something I thought was supposed to be unkillable.

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Oscars 2025: Where to watch this year’s nominated movies in Nottingham

Roisin Turner March 2, 2025 No Comments broadway cinema comedy film horror movies nottingham nottingham trent university NTU Oscars

The film industry is gearing up for the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 2, when stars will take to the red carpet and the iconic Oscar statuettes will be handed out to those deemed most deserving.

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The rise and fall of Love Island: Why has the show gone downhill and what needs to change?

Emma Lofnes February 28, 2025 No Comments 2025 love island molly mae nottingham nottingham trent university NTU reality review soap streaming

Contestants fall in love, fall out of love, fall into other people’s relationships and into fast fashion brand deals. In recent years, however, there has been a drastic decrease in viewing figures from its heyday.

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‘It’s important the legacy is left behind’: More than 9,000 people sign petition demanding council to halt Marcus Garvey Centre closure

Jasmine Thomas-Alie February 24, 2025 1 Comment centre community Lenton marcus garvey nottingham nottingham city council

An online petition has been created by staff and volunteers at the Marcus Garvey Centre calling for its reopening. The appeal was published on February 9 after Nottingham City Council announced it was set to close the site in Lenton due to safety concerns in December 2024.