Moderna is seeking for US and European emergency regulatory approval of its already tested coronavirus vaccine. Regulators will consider the results of the previous trials…
News
NTU coronavirus tests cancelled randomly put down to technical issue
A Nottingham Trent University student who was one of many whose coronavirus tests scheduled for next week were cancelled, says the system was “a little bit of a shambles”.
Nottingham charity battle COVID-19 risk to feed disadvantaged
Volunteers continue to help Nottingham’s rough sleepers with concern there will be no revival of the ‘Everyone In’ scheme. A report from the Local Government…
Covid testing now available at NTU – and here’s how to get one
NTU students can officially book their Covid-19 tests so that they can travel home for the winter break. The Lateral Flow Tests are free and…
Possible coronavirus vaccine to be distributed in Nottingham next month, health boss says
Nottingham residents could receive vaccinations against coronavirus as early as December 9, a health boss has said.
Sports
Has Jose Mourinho rediscovered his special touch?
After 5 successful years with Mauricio Pochettino who managed to raise the club into the Champions League, the tenure came to an end after a…
From Marquez to Mir: Who have been the biggest winners and losers of the 2020 MotoGP World Championship?
Last weekend, the curtain finally came down on another year of racing. To describe the 2020 season as unconventional would be a gross understatement. It…
NTU women’s basketball keep on winning with defeat of Reading Rockets
A 20-point game from Mady Burdett led Nottingham Trent to a 71-66 win over the Reading Rockets on November 28 at the Lee Westwood Sports Centre. …
Nottingham Forest fail to score in third successive match with defeat to Swansea City
Nottingham Forest suffered their third defeat in three matches, leaving them just two points above the Championship drop zone.
What is going wrong at Manchester City?
As the final whistle signalled the end of Manchester City’s clash with Spurs, it compounded their misery and sent them 13th in the table. It…
Fashion and Beauty
Our Top 10 Winter Coats for 2020
Not going out doesn’t stop us from buying coats….. The country might be facing another month of lockdown, but I’m sure that hasn’t stopped us…
Fashion Icon of the Week: Tracee Ellis Ross
From Mugler to Met gala, the ‘Blackish’ star never fails to fiercely ignite fashions carpet. ‘You can break whatever fashion rules you want, as long as you…
Tried and Tested: UpCircle Ethical Skincare
Platform Fashion & Beauty editor Lollie Hancock put the sustainable skincare brand to the test… Fans of Dragons Den may remember ethical skincare brand Optiat,…
Bang On Trend: TikTok’s Curtain Bangs Are Taking Over
Whether you are an avid fan of TikTok beauty or hairstyle trends or seamlessly enjoy scrolling through your TikTok or Instagram feed, you’ve probably seen…
Tried & Tested: Shrine Hair Toner Drops
Anyone with bleached hair knows what a sad day it is when the toner starts to fade and the brassiness exposes itself. No amount of…
Culture and Entertainment
NTU students compete in national esports competition BADASS University All Stars
Esports is one of the fastest growing forms of popular entertainment. I took the opportunity to check out a new student competition – set up…
The Best of Bruce: Celebrating 80 years
Today, the legend that is Bruce Lee would have been celebrating his 80th birthday. To celebrate his career both on and off screen as an…
Review: Shawn Mendes – In Wonder
Famous singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes takes us along with him, on his concert tour around the globe, revealing that he is “just a normal guy who…
Nottingham Poetry Festival 2020: Panel discussion in defence of poetry
The Nottingham Poetry Festival has returned, but this time it has been delivered online and all events are free of charge. Different workshops, performances and…
Platform Book Club: The Names Heard Long Ago by Jonathan Wilson
Jonathan Wilson’s deep dive into the foundational effect of Hungarian football on the modern game during times of soviet unrest is an interesting – and…
Music
Grammy Nominees 2021 round-up
The nominations for the 63rd Grammy Awards were announced on November 24th, in preparation for the ceremony to be held at the end of January…
MBDTF at 10: Why Kanye West’s masterpiece remains the gold standard for modern hip-hop
Marking a decade since the release of the seminal album, deputy editor Jamie Morris delves into Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy… It’d be…
Review: Shawn Mendes – In Wonder
Famous singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes takes us along with him, on his concert tour around the globe, revealing that he is “just a normal guy who…
Classic Review: Queen – Made In Heaven 25 years on
Even if no one was informed that these songs were sung in the shadow of death, that subject matter would become crystal clear… The lyrics…
Opinion: I don’t want a lot for Christmas…Just that it would start in December
It’s mid-November so you won’t be surprised to read that I’ve already heard five ‘Greatest Christmas Anthems of ALL TIME’ albums whilst I’ve been trying…
Single Review: Billie Eilish – Therefore I Am
As Billie Eilish has risen to fame with her chilled-out music and array of hair colours, her videos have gotten progressively darker, but this one…
Creative Corner
You’ll See
Do you know what I fear? I fear the known. My thoughts fly through my mind, Trapped in an eternal storm. My fears flow like…
The Trunk
Using her fingers, Janet pushed in any last remaining piece of clothing she could see sticking out of her trunk. She hated this trunk. Even…
The show must go on: NTU students looking for cast members for latest student production
Whether you love acting and doing something creative, or have always imagined yourself on TV, now may be your time to shine. Auditions for the…
NTU student thrives with her new design business
After receiving fewer hours at work, one Nottingham Trent student decided to user her creative abilities to start her own print design business in order…
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…
Travel and Lifestyle
Top tips for a sustainable Christmas
Sustainability has been a hot topic of 2020. Christmas is a time when we produce a lot of unnecessary waste, so why not make some…
Christmas menus of 2020: The festive food and drink on offer this year
The festive season is truly underway with many food chains releasing their Christmas menus this month. Starbucks, McDonald’s, and Pret A Manger are just a…
B-Global – Nottingham’s Black Business Network
Black business owners are often greatly under-represented, and many of them exist in our own community here in Nottingham. The NTSU is committed to empowering…
Transgender Awareness Week 2020
Content warning: this article discusses violence against trans people and briefly mentions suicide amongst trans people. Each year on the 20th of November is Transgender…
Ten places to visit on a walking tour of Nottingham
Here we are again, stuck into another lockdown. We might have learned how to deal with it from the previous one, but being locked home…
Opinion piece: are Nottingham’s e-scooters a necessary addition to the city?
Wind Mobility has launched a year-long trial that has filled Nottingham city centre with bright yellow e-scooters, calling out people to ‘ride like the wind!’.…
Print Editions
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…
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…