News
NTU researchers to work with government policymakers on climate change and net zero
Two Nottingham Trent University researchers have joined government departments to work with policymakers on addressing some of the major challenges facing the UK. The 18-month,…
NTU student sends powerful message about living with a hidden disability through artwork
An NTU student has created a series of art pieces to increase awareness and reduce stigma around hidden disabilities. Chloe Burns, 22, says that prior…
NTU student designs clothes made from fish skin to deliver message about sustainability
A corset made from real fish skin aims to deliver a message about sustainability from a Nottingham Trent University student. Beatrice Hill, a fashion design…
NTU student shows how recycled trainers could be used to make furniture
Old trainers destined for landfill or the incinerator could be used to make furniture, a Nottingham Trent University student has shown. Angelica Au, 21, collected…
NTU researcher among the ‘Top 50 Women in Engineering’
NTU researcher Professor Eiman Kanjo has been named among the Top 50 Women in Engineering by The Women’s Engineering Society (WES). The WES has revealed…
Sports
NTU achieves top 10 ranking for university sport
NTU Sport has secured 9th place in the British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) championship 2021/22, cementing NTU as a top 10 university for sport.…
NTU to host Commonwealth Esports Championships rounds at Confetti
NTU will be hosting the qualifying rounds of the Commonwealth Esports Championship (CEC) at its Creative Quarter Confetti campus. Competing teams will train and participate…
NTU dazzle in final event of Varsity 2022 with victory in Netball
Nottingham was painted pink as the Trent ladies stunned the University of Nottingham with a 52-28 win in the varsity netball. After a two-year hiatus,…
Recap: 2022 Notts Varsity Series won by UoN after dramatic Futsal finish
The 2022 Notts Varsity series is rapidly approaching its conclusion and is still very much in the balance as the final two days of action…
Gallery: NTU secure magnificent 5-2 comeback victory in Varsity Ice Hockey
Nottingham Trent University claimed victory in the ‘Battle of Notts’ Varsity Ice Hockey match at a well-attended Motorpoint Arena on Bank Holiday Monday. Despite trailing…
Fashion and Beauty
NTU student designs clothes made from fish skin to deliver message about sustainability
A corset made from real fish skin aims to deliver a message about sustainability from a Nottingham Trent University student. Beatrice Hill, a fashion design…
NTU student shows how recycled trainers could be used to make furniture
Old trainers destined for landfill or the incinerator could be used to make furniture, a Nottingham Trent University student has shown. Angelica Au, 21, collected…
The Secret to the Perfect Slick Bun
Sleek hair has always been a timeless look and its simple style is back. The staple is favoured by many celebs on the red carpet,…
The VTG Pop-Up at Nottingham Trent’s Student Union
“All killer, no filler” (Kirsty Hole, event organiser) as City campus, students’ union was flooded with rails of on-trend and ‘must-have’ clothes, bags, and shoes.…
Fendi Vertigo Collection Review
Climbing walls, psychedelic prints, boxy silhouettes, and performance fabrics. The highly anticipated Fendi vertigo collection dropped on May 13th, after the stirring Instagram count down…
Culture and Entertainment
NTU to host Commonwealth Esports Championships rounds at Confetti
NTU will be hosting the qualifying rounds of the Commonwealth Esports Championship (CEC) at its Creative Quarter Confetti campus. Competing teams will train and participate…
Film review – Thor: Love and Thunder
The God of thunder’s fourth outing hits screens, and, while it’s an enjoyable film, it doesn’t hold any surprises for its audience. Ironically for an…
TV Review: Obi Wan Kenobi Episode One and Two
The first two episodes of Obi Wan Kenobi have made their debut onto Disney Plus, and they are excellent. They deliver on the excitement that…
Is graffiti really such a crime?
Street art has been a growing trend in the UK for some time, but why is it seen to beautify the city after it was…
The Top Five Most Unsettling Aspects of LEGO Star Wars The Skywalker Saga
LEGO games are often known for their charm and LEGO Star Wars is no different. There are many moments that are humorous, without mocking the…
Music
Sam Fender at Finsbury Park: Platform Review
The North Shields singer filled Finsbury Park with 45,000 fans at the day festival. In 2019 Sam accepted the Brit Award for Rising Star and…
Foals Forever: The indie rock band rule triumphant as their Life Is Yours UK Tour comes to an end
Foals performed at Castlefield Bowl in Manchester as headliners for Sounds of The City, on the 8th July. This sold out gig had the crowd…
Splendour Festival’s 2022 return and what to expect
Splendour Festival is returning to Wollaton Park next month after a long three-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The festival will take place on…
Wallis Bird’s latest album HANDS is a futuristic and enchanting sound
The Irish born singer is back with her seventh studio album and expectations are succeeded when it comes to this rising artist. This album is…
Dot To Dot Festival 2022 – Platform’s Review
Dot To Dot Festival 2022 brought an incredible atmosphere and amazing music to Nottingham, and will certainly have helped unearth some upcoming stars of the…
Recap: Dot To Dot Festival 2022 returns to Nottingham
Dot To Dot Festival is back, ladies and gentlemen! The wait is over, and Nottingham’s most exciting indie festival makes its return to stages all…
Creative Corner
The Month of September
I remember my temper Looking at the clock as I start the month of September As me and my family were together I felt…
The Carving
Branches of the trees don a rusted palette, The sharp air prickles throats, River water glimmers as it reflects the sky, turning to steel, It…
The Woman
Horror movies never really scared me, despite my avid belief in ghosts and everything paranormal. Ghosts weren’t at the top of my fears list, at…
‘I was desperate to live a life without regrets’ – a personal tale of coming out
Coming out is a daunting prospect that every member of the LGBTQ+ community encounters in varying ways. 20-year-old Sam Page shares his own personal coming…
NTU Spotlight: James Burt – Heartbreak High
NTU Spotlight is the newest addition to the music section, where we aim to promote and showcase some of Nottingham’s most talented musicians, especially those…
Young Creative Awards Nottingham: Open for nominations
The Young Creative Awards is an annual competition open to all 11-24 year olds in Nottingham, and encourages anyone with a creative spark to enter.…
Travel and Lifestyle
Top Tips for Bagging the Best Last-Minute Holiday Deals this Summer
With the summer break well and truly underway, it is no surprise that many students will be itching to fulfil long-awaited trips abroad and enjoy…
An Interview with Everyday INC: A Magazine for the People
A new magazine is sweeping its way across Nottingham and copies are flying, but just what is Everyday INC all about? Speaking to the director…
An alternative guide to London: Quirky things to see and do
So you have covered all the highlights and world-famous landmarks such as Big Ben and Buckingham Palace, shopped until you have dropped at Harrods and…
Eight of the Best Beer Gardens in Nottingham
With the weather warming up and the academic year coming to an end, most students are looking for the best boozers to celebrate in. There…
Top 5 Trending Holiday Locations For Summer 2022
If you are dreaming of white sandy beaches, turquoise waters, and incredible food, you are not alone. According to easyJet, more than two-thirds (65%) of…
Best holiday destinations to visit this Spring
As the English weather continues to be unpredictable as we venture into Spring, Summer comes early to short-haul European escapes, while hotter regions are more…
Print Editions
An interview with Honor Swinton Byrne
Meeting someone from the screen is always a combination of excitement and astonishment. There’s this immortalised character that you feel like you know inside and…
The Theatre Scene in Nottingham
Arriving in Nottingham can be daunting, and you may want some entertainment. Since a TV License may be a bit too expensive for University students,…
Movie Inspired Halloween Outfits
For all the new Freshers out there, you will become familiar with “Ocean Wednesdays” here at Trent. This is where societies choose a costume theme…
Secrets of Nottingham To Discover
Hiding away in the city’s bustling streets are an abundance of secret bars, café’s and activities proving why Nottingham is so unique. Luckily, we’ve been…
Your guide to Nottingham’s gaming cafes
It’s not all clubs and take out places – Nottingham is also home to some of the most enjoyable, welcoming and fun board game cafes…
Platform alumni: Where are they now?
Here at Platform Magazine, it’s our goal as a society and a publication to give you a platform – excuse the pun – to write…