News
Nottingham Trent University releases Term 2 COVID-19 guidance
As students head into Term 2, Nottingham Trent University has released its updated guidelines for staying safe on campus. Students will continue to receive in-person…
NTU’s SolidariTee team looking for new members
SolidariTee is the largest student-led charity fighting for the rights of refugees and asylum seekers. Founded in 2017, SolidariTee’s campaign reaches as many as 60…
Opinion: Students have been and continue to be let down by the government
“A little party, never killed nobody.” When pop singer Fergie wrote those lyrics in 2013, I don’t think she imagined a coronavirus world where a…
NTU wearable ‘sticker’ to spot changes in breathing
Nottingham Trent University has partnered up with the University of Southampton and the University Hospital Southampton to create a wearable sticker that continuously measures respiration. …
MPs vote in favour of vaccine passes to enter nightclubs and other large venues
Students will need to show certification in order to enter nightclubs, sports stadiums and other large venues after a vote by MPs this evening. It…
Sports
NTU Netball: The girls in pink thump University of Nottingham
Sitting top of East Midlands 3A tier in the BUCS league – Nottingham Trent University’s second team came face to face with University of Nottingham’s…
Manchester United: A deep dive into Solskjaer’s tumultuous tenure
After collecting 26 points in 17 games and averaging 1.5 points per game in 2018/2019 – the lowest tally at that stage of a campaign…
Late heartbreak for Notts County as Magpies beaten in FA Cup replay
Rochdale’s travelling contingency were sent on their way towards a 90-mile return journey with joyous smiles after Jake Beesley scored in the final minute of…
England given Wembley Stadium ban by UEFA following crowd disorder in the Euro 2020 final
After England were defeated by Italy in the Euro 2020 final, violence and racist abuse followed leaving England ordered to play behind closed doors. The…
Norwich City: For Farke sake, why Daniel will always be a club legend
Following a dismal start to Norwich City’s return to the Premier League, a run that saw them accumulate just two points from ten games, Daniel…
Fashion and Beauty
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…
Our Top 5 Bimini Bon Boulash Looks From Drag Race UK
Bimini Bon Boulash, drag race season 2 runner up, has recently signed with NEXT modelling agency. “This is a huge step for non-binary representation in…
The Dangers of Fake Tanning Through UV Rays
Sunbeds… they achieve that instantly bronzed, sun-kissed look everyone craves all year round; however, the effects Ultraviolet rays have on your skin could make you rethink your next tanning appointment. So, should UV tanning be avoided to save our skin? The answer…
Essential Footwear Not To Miss This Fall
As this autumn looks slightly more normal to 2020 its time to show off your best footwear for the season. There’s a vast array of…
Culture and Entertainment
Here’s why Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are actually good remakes
The exciting generation four remakes were released in November on the Nintendo Switch, however after many mixed reactions from gaming fans across the globe, here’s…
Opinion: Cody and Captain Rex should NOT be played in live action
Temuera Morrison, the actor most known for playing Jango and Boba Fett, recently excited Star Wars fans everywhere by saying in an interview with the…
TV Review: The Book Of Boba Fett Episode Three
This week The Book of Boba Fett devotes more time to its present narrative, and ends with a tantalising tease of what’s in store later…
TV Review: The Book Of Boba Fett Episode Two
Episode Two of The Book of Boba Fett returns, and dives deep into the Western feel. Leaning heavily into its flashbacks again, it also delves…
TV Review: The Book of Boba Fett Episode One
The Book of Boba Fett lands on Disney Plus, introducing us to a new part of the dynamic criminal underworld, after the fall of Jabba…
Music
‘Dawn FM’ proves The Weeknd’s transition to a new era is complete
Since the release of ‘After Hours’ in March 2020, The Weeknd has dominated radio airwaves and helped bring 1980s synth-pop back into mainstream music. With…
Platform’s Albums of the Year – 2021 Edition
The last few hours of the year are here, making it officially acceptable to indulge in a little 2021-themed nostalgia. Music has played a massive…
#SpotifyWrapped2021: Platform’s Picks of the Year
Another year is nearly over, and our listening has just received its annual dissection in ‘Wrapped’ from Swedish streaming giant Spotify. Whatever you think of…
Keelan X recaptures ’90s heyday with debut ‘No Fall of Rome’
There have been many stories in 2021 about how lockdown helped creatives reassess and reengage with their artform. Keelan Cunningham never expected to be amongst…
IDLES spring a welcome surprise on fourth album ‘CRAWLER’
Bristol’s punk rock titans IDLES are back with their fourth studio album, ‘CRAWLER’, just 14 months on from their last release. Seemingly keen to correct…
Little Mix capture nostalgia perfectly on new album ‘Between Us’
Little Mix have finally released their greatest hits album, ‘Between Us’, which features their most-played tracks plus five new songs. Celebrating their 10-year anniversary as…
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
Trip Review: NTU’s Christian Union Weekend to Wales
In the heart of Wales – where mother nature is at its finest – The Christian Union across the different campuses at NTU and the…
The spookiest places in the world to celebrate Halloween
Halloween may be fondly remembered as a time in our childhoods where dressing up and going trick or treating was some of the best fun…
Top 10 tips for a Green Halloween
Halloween is one of the largest spending holidays in the UK, with Brits forking out almost £500 million each year on costumes, decorations, and party…
Let’s go Italy: A student travel guide to Milan
Visiting Milan on a budget does not sound like an easy task. The city is well-known for its luxurious shops and posh nightlife. However, there…
Nottingham Freshers Week: Live updates as students return to Trent Uni
The bags are packed, cars are travelling up motorways across the country and soon drinks will be flowing: Freshers Week at Nottingham Trent University is…
9 part time jobs for students which are currently available to apply for in Nottingham
The university term is fast approaching and as a result many students will be preparing to move to Nottingham ahead of the new year. With…
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…