News
Opinion: Should “Eat Out to Help Out” be brought back?
Introduced in 2020 to help improve the fortune of the hospitality industry, “Eat Out to Help Out” (EOTHO) proved very popular. Should it be brought…
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…
Shopping event “Student Night” returns to Victoria Centre
A student shopping event is coming back to Nottingham’s Victoria Centre for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The “Student Night”…
Students taking part-time jobs are at increased risk of scams, HMRC warns
University students working part-time jobs are at increased risk of falling victims to tax scams, HM Revenue and Customs warns. The increased number of students…
NTU to offer support to Afghan students
Nottingham Trent University has issued a statement on how it will support students from Afghanistan who are encountering increased difficulty. This comes as the Taliban…
Sports
Opinion: Should “Eat Out to Help Out” be brought back?
Introduced in 2020 to help improve the fortune of the hospitality industry, “Eat Out to Help Out” (EOTHO) proved very popular. Should it be brought…
Nottingham Forest’s managerial merry go round turns again
In the last 18 years, Nottingham Forest have had 18 managers. In just the time I have been at NTU they have had Sabri Lamouchi,…
Meeting Emily Lewis – NTU’s very own Olympian
Nottingham Trent student Emily Lewis was part of Team GB this summer in Tokyo, she spoke to Platform Sport Editor Alex Brinton about her experiences…
Nottingham Trent Women record huge FA Women’s Cup win to reach second qualifying round
Nottingham Trent University’s women’s football team have reached the second qualifying round of the Women’s FA Cup with a huge 10-0 win away to Hinckley…
Derby provide Magpies with “different kind of test” as pre-season continues
Notts County went down 2-0 in their latest pre-season friendly at the hands of a youthful Derby County side at Meadow Lane. A first-half header…
Fashion and Beauty
THE HOUSE OF RADHA – Not just a Fashion Brand
Being a fashion design student during the pandemic was a challenge to say the least. We became designers from our bedrooms, attending drawing classes over…
Looking Back at Lockdown’s Fashion
As restrictions come to an end, let’s look back at what we’ve been wearing through the pandemic. March – May 2020 At this point we…
Delving into Billie Eilish on Vogue
If they knew what they said would go straight to my head, what would they say instead? “My body was the initial reason for my…
What does Fashion Post Lockdown look like
Something dearly missed the last year is the excitement of dressing up for all those bars we have missed, whether it’s for a bar crawl with your…
Our Favourite Looks from the Oscars 2021
After being starved of all the red-carpet glitz and glamour courtesy of the pandemic, we are finally back and able to see all these couture…
Culture and Entertainment
Sex Education returns for third series
After eagerly waiting a year and a half for a new series, fans of Moordale High’s top students are back, as they deal with trials…
TV Review: What If Episode Six
This action heavy episode features the dark ascent of Killmonger to Black Panther status, showcasing what would happen if Killmonger – the villain from Black…
How the announcement of Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic Remake excludes Xbox Players
At PlayStation Showcase 2021, Sony is pulling out all the stops, with several games being revealed. Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, an Uncharted Collection, a…
TV Review: What If Episode Five
This week in Marvel’s anthology TV show, we are introduced to its version of zombies. A virus from the quantum realm infects humanity, and only…
Film Review: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Marvel’s latest film, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, makes its debut in cinemas, and it was a blast to watch. With excellent…
Music
FYA FOX latest release ‘Need It’ is a compelling alt-pop hit
The alt-pop artist FYA FOX returns with her new powerful, independence track ‘Need It’ – a banging song for the autumn season. FYA is the…
Mamma Mia, Here We Go Again! The story behind ABBA’s return
After 40 years, everyone’s favourite dancing queens (and kings) are finally returning to a completely new generation with their new album, and a new concert…
JLS makes long-awaited comeback with new hit Eternal Love
After eight years, JLS have once again provided fans with a banger with their new single Eternal Loce, proving they have not lost their original…
Little Mix celebrate 10 years together: a look back at their success
Little Mix recently celebrated their ten year anniversary and have continued to make history throughout the last decade… Four teenage girls originally made their mark…
The Weeknd introduces fans to his new era with single ‘Take My Breath’
After teasing his fans for the past month, The Weeknd finally kicked off his upcoming album with the single ‘Take My Breath’, which was accompanied…
Kayleigh Joy – A guilty pleasure treat for all 90s pop lovers
Kayleigh Joy is like the child of Spice Girls and Britney Spears. The Nottingham-based singer makes her debut with the song ‘Excuse Me’, which brings…
Creative Corner
‘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.…
Thinking about International Women’s Day
With International Women’s Day approaching, I’ve been thinking a lot about the women in my life that inspire me. My incredible friends, who lift me…
A Lockdown Reflection
I sent a link of a Halloween event happening at one of the night clubs to my housemates. That was in June, and I was…
A Portuguese Tradition
We arrive at the airport on a sweltering day in Portugal. None of us are used to the heat except our host Ricardo. We go…
Travel and Lifestyle
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…
Groubook: The Nottingham-founded app making students’ social lives ‘easier and cheaper’
We’re all familiar with the inconvenience of trying to arrange plans with a group of friends, whether that be booking a table, splitting the bill,…
The best places in Nottingham to enjoy the outdoors
With the end of university approaching and the summer months beginning, many students (myself included) are looking for ways to make the most of the…
Top fourteen summer 2021 essentials
After last summer was more or less cancelled due to Covid-19, summer 2021 is going to be unforgettable. If not delayed, then June 21 marks…
Student Travel Guide to Egypt: Dahab, the Red Sea and the Sinai Peninsula
When you think of Egypt, the first places that often come to mind are the Sahara Desert, the Pyramids of Giza, or perhaps, the River…
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…