News
Hundreds of ‘disappointed’ UoN staff sign open letter in response to volunteer request
Over 250 University of Nottingham (UoN) staff have signed an open letter to the university’s Vice Chancellor criticising a call for staff to volunteer for…
‘Be less of a d**k’: UoN Director criticised for Twitter outburst
The University of Nottingham’s Director of Global and Political Affairs has ‘come under fire’ following his expletive-laden response to criticism on Twitter. Alex Favier, who…
Banksy’s hula-hoop girl mural is ‘what Nottingham needed’ after coronavirus uncertainty
After weeks of Nottingham having the highest Covid rate across the country and the government announcement of the city entering into Tier 2, it seems…
What having COVID-19 as a student is actually like
As if the stress of being a final year student wasn’t enough, our writer George Cowell has recently found that he is coronavirus positive. The…
Famous Banksy confirms Nottingham artwork is his creation
To be or not to be Banksy? This is the question that had everyone losing their minds over the hula-hooping wall painting in Lenton. World…
Sports
Is real football in danger of being left behind?
“I hate it, it’s horrendous. It’s really, really horrible not having fans there, not having that atmosphere there.” The words of Notts County boss, Neil…
Who made our combined XI from two of England’s greatest nights?
England secured an important win against Belgium to put them top of their Nations League group on Sunday night. Marcus Rashford’s penalty and a deflected…
How The Last Dance made me a complete basket case
It is amazing how sport has the ability to transfix. How you can become so enthralled in the contest that everything else going on in…
Nadal reigns supreme at Roland Garros
The French Open had a new date and a new roof, but Rafa Nadal’s coronation was never in doubt. Even in these most uncertain of…
Notts County keep up unbeaten home record despite second half Barnet comeback
Notts County maintained their National League promotion credentials with an excellent 4-2 victory over Barnet. Three goals inside ten first-half minutes capped off a spell…
Fashion and Beauty
The most “incroyable” looks from Netflix’s ”Emily in Paris”
Darren Starr, creator of Sex and the City returns with a new, exciting and of course fashionable series. Emily in Paris takes place as the…
Ralph Lauren’s Most Iconic Collections
For many, Ralph Lauren is the epitome of preppy luxury and a distinguishable polo shirt, but for Lauren it was in 1967 when the brand…
Everything you need to know about Selena Gomez’s ‘Rare Beauty’
It seems like every celebrity has their own beauty line in 2020 and September 3rd saw the launch of ‘Rare Beauty’, by Selena Gomez. The…
Bella Hadid’s Best Looks – Fashion Icon of the Week
As we celebrate the supermodel’s 24th birthday, here’s the supermodel’s most trailblazing fashion takeovers, from glamour to grunge. Dripping in Diamonds – 2019 Met Gala…
Savage X Fenty showcases body diversity
Body diversity is a hot topic right now, and we are finally seeing fashion brands begin to recognise its importance on self confidence. With the…
Culture and Entertainment
Platform Book Club: Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez
“Routinely forgetting to accommodate the female body in design – whether medical, technological or architectural – has led to a world that is less hospitable…
Opinion: The Tony Award Nominations 2020
On the 15 October, the Tony Award Nominations for the 2019-2020 Broadway season were announced, and I have mixed feelings about it… The 74th Tony…
The most “incroyable” looks from Netflix’s ”Emily in Paris”
Darren Starr, creator of Sex and the City returns with a new, exciting and of course fashionable series. Emily in Paris takes place as the…
Platform Book Club: The continuing problem with the lack of diversity within fiction
Platform Book Club member Scarlett Acres may not be recommending a book to our readers this week, but here is her outlook on why there…
Everybody’s talking about musicals…
This week, the trailer for the long awaited Everybody’s Talking About Jamie film was released. The film is based on the hit West End musical…
Music
Single Review: Lana Del Rey – Let Me Love You Like A Women
The queen of glamours melancholia is back with her new single, Let Me Love You Like a Woman. We all know Lana Del Rey for…
Single Review: Little Mix – Happiness
Little Mix’s fourth single Happiness was released this week from their upcoming album Confetti, set to be released on 6 November. The single Happiness is…
Celebrating 50 years of Jesus Christ Superstar
Many things have hit the 50-year milestone this year and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary rock opera musical Jesus Christ Superstar is among the many to…
Single Review: NF – Chasing
Michigan rapper NF’s vocals shine on the unexpected release of latest single, Chasing. After releasing a snippet of the song just over a week ago,…
A chat with Bastille: Percussionist Chris Wood talks the band’s new single
On 22 September, British band Bastille released survivin’, their second single of 2020. This week, Platform’s Robbie Nichols had the opportunity to sit down with…
Platform’s Halloween Playlist
Halloween is all about the ambience. Cold gust of wind? Check. Thoroughly-planned costumes? Check. Lollipops that look like eyeballs? Yep. The finishing touch for your…
Creative Corner
MA Creative Writing students launch new ‘Connections’ anthology
The 2020 cohort of the MA Creative Writing course at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) have announced the launch of this year’s anthology – Connections. The…
Trent Editions creative writing competition winners announced
Nottingham Trent University’s (NTU) independent publisher, Trent Editions, and NTU’s book shop, Blackwell’s, teamed up for Academic Book week in order to organise a creative…
Relativity by Ishita Sharma
There was an incident in geography class once, in fifth grade, when Chhavi couldn’t point out north east when our teacher asked us where Tripura…
Sun-kissed by Zach Omitowoju
You left without much of a trace, That it was almost like a race. To you. It was, you? It was you. All of this…
For an old friend by I.V. Moon
As the sun came up We were still awake On the phone, You played me Fur Elise on the ukulele. I cried when I thought…
The Most Astounding Fact in the Universe by Ishita Sharma
I once saw on TV a scientist who was speaking generally about science-y things and generally speaking I am not a science person and while…
Travel and Lifestyle
A COVID friendly guide to activities in Nottingham
Moving back up to uni has been a strange adjustment for us all, with a new 10 pm curfew in place, next to no in-person…
Ten tips for staying focused while studying at home
The first week of uni is over, and we’ve all now been introduced to the new blended method of teaching, which in large part happens…
‘I had a panic attack and shaved my head at 2am’: My self-isolation horror story
Picture this: you’re trapped in an empty room with two suitcases, a pot of noodles and a water bottle. You’ve arrived from a foreign country…
The latest food and drink deals in Nottingham
There is nothing better than going out for a nice meal and a few drinks with friends. Luckily, Nottingham has lots of choice in this…
Five countries you are still able to visit under travel restrictions
Do you fancy a trip abroad to explore exotic and new places but that seems, in current times, like just a dream? Well, I might…
A very Greek summer holiday – COVID 19 style
Global pandemic and a summer holiday are two phrases which aren’t particularly synonymous. Yet with the travel restrictions beginning to lift, there has been a…
Print Editions
Is there a future for therapy in gaming?
Gaming often gets a bad rep when it comes to its effect on people’s lives, with the industry being blamed for influencing negative behavioural changes…
Mental health on screen: Distinguishing fact and fiction
Films have the power to affect millions and therefore have a duty to respectfully represent what they show. Mental health on screen is often polarising…
Films and Friends: How entertainment supports my wellbeing
When it comes to anyone’s mental health, it is important that as an individual, they use whatever they can that helps them in a way…
The Role of Music in Mental Health Matters
“Music was my refuge. I could crawl into the space between the notes and curl my back to loneliness.” Music has always been something safe…
The “Uncool” Boyband Fandoms and How They Benefit Mental Health
“Teenage-girl fans – they don’t lie. If they like you, they’re there. They don’t act “too cool”. They like you and they tell you which…
The Importance of LGBTQ+ Representation in Music
Platform’s Robbie Nicholls talks us through the importance of LGBTQ+ representation within the music industry and how it can affect people’s mental health for the…