Nottingham Trent University sociology professor Robert Dingwall has ruled against lockdown restrictions after signing a letter seen in the Daily Express. The letter called for…
News
Platform nominated for Best Publication in national awards
Last week, Platform Magazine was announced as a nominee for the Student Publication Awards. The SPA awards 2021 saw University publications across the country nominated…
Images of new Nottingham student accommodation York House released
Photos of how the newest Nottingham student accommodation should like have been released by Student Roost. York House, on the corner of Mansfield Road and…
NTU further postpone graduation ceremonies
Today (Apr 23), Nottingham Trent University (NTU) announced they would be delaying their scheduled graduation ceremonies until September at the earliest. The university have cited…
Nottingham Trent Student Union raises awareness for Testicular Cancer Month
Nottingham Trent Students Union have put up an interactive stand for students to engage with as part of Testicular Cancer Month. The stand has some…
Sports
What happened to the European Super League?
Faced with a seemingly unstoppable new era of football on the horizon, admirers of the beautiful game displayed unprecedented solidarity – showing that football was…
Mercedes start season on top again but Max Verstappen is a clear Championship challenger
If the Bahrain GP proved anything, it was that Lewis Hamilton will have to work as hard for this title as he has for a…
Good Friday joy for Notts County as Ian Burchnall registers first win as manager
First wins are vital for any manager, Ian Burchnall thought his had come last Saturday until the 92nd minute, but perhaps the wait made this…
Notts and Burchnall hope for a good Friday
New Notts County boss Ian Burchnall has not had the easiest first week in charge. A loss to lower-league Hornchurch in the FA Trophy semi-final…
Notts County lose FA Trophy semi-final on penalties to AFC Hornchurch
Notts County fell at the semi-final stage of the FA Trophy for the second time in as many seasons after a dramatic 3-3 draw, in…
Fashion and Beauty
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…
Looking at the SKIMS Jacquard Release
The newest SKIMS sleepwear collection is officially live, and Kim Kardashian says it’s her favourite one so far. Born from SKIMS shapewear, the Jacquard collection…
Opinion: The state of the fashion degree industry
“Fashion victims: is this the death of the high street?”. “Fashion icons are mourning the death of the industry as we know it“. “Fast fashion…
5 LGBTQ+ fashion designers and brands to know and support
As February was LGBTQ+ history month, we wanted to highlight some of our favourite LGBTQ+ designers. Even though, we believe members of the community should…
Culture and Entertainment
TV Review: The Bad Batch Episode Two
This episode marks an immediate contrast to the explosive and past paced moving opening by being a slower and more intimate episode. However, this slower…
TV Review: Things Heard and Seen
As a huge fan of Amanda Seyfried, this move was on my watch list as soon as it came out on Netflix. However, expecting a…
Celebrating 95 years of the great David Attenborough
David Attenborough celebrates his 95th birthday today. The English broadcaster and naturalist is viewed as a national treasure, well known for his educational documentaries. To…
TV Review: A Questionable Line of Duty Finale
Jed Mercurio’s epic police anti-corruption drama leaves viewers questioning more than ever before. (Warning big spoilers ahead!) Audacious, explosive and… slightly underwhelming, Line of Duty…
The First Performance to be shown at The Nottingham Playhouse
The Nottingham Playhouse finally returns once again with their exciting, new show BOAR! On the roadmap out of lockdown, theatres are set to finally reopen…
Music
A chat with Billie Marten
For Billie Marten lockdown was a time to recharge her energy and cut herself off from toxic relationships. The result is her third album, Flora…
Sports Team – Happy (God’s Own Country): Review
Sports Team are back with their first release since June 2020’s debut album Deep Down Happy, setting their musical attacks to poignant new targets. New…
Brockhampton – ROADRUNNER: NEW LIGHT, NEW MACHINE – Review
For a boy band that has been through everything in their short existence, ‘ROADRUNNER: NEW LIGHT, NEW MACHINE’ is one hell of a comeback for…
Fearless (Taylor’s Version) – Taylor Swift: Review
On April 9, Taylor Swift released the highly anticipated Fearless (Taylor’s Version). Fearless marks the first of a set of re-recorded albums that fans await…
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…
Review: Lana Del Rey – Chemtrails Over the Country Club
When Lana Del Rey released the second single from her seventh studio album Chemtrails Over the Country Club – the name of both the single…
Creative Corner
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…
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…
Travel and Lifestyle
A student guide to the Bodycoach 90 Day Plan
If you’re anything like me, you’ve been through a few different patterns since March last year. In lockdown No.1, I was working at my local…
Top 10 independents in Nottingham you need to visit
Do you want to help support small businesses after the pandemic? Of course you do! Here’s our rundown of where you need to go… 10)…
Top tips for keeping fit, healthy and happy as a university student
Jody Cook asked three fitness experts to help her answer the ultimate student question… how do you stay healthy and happy with a busy study…
What’s on: NTU Wellbeing Week 2021
This week is Wellbeing Week here at Nottingham Trent University. Over seven days, the NTSU will be holding several events which aim to encourage students…
Instagram sensation gives Notts students her food top tips
It can sometimes be hard to think of quick and easy meals to make at university. Luckily, this student from Nottingham creates affordable and tasty…
Travel guide: a very special weekend in Paris
Reminiscing on past holidays is one way to get through the third U.K. lockdown and is exactly how I’m spending my days. Dreaming of my…
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…