An iconic Nottingham building caught fire recently next to a Nottingham Trent University (NTU) accommodation building. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue were called to Bar Lane…
News
An Interview with Open Nottingham
With multiple charities, members of local government, and countless organisations challenging Priti Patel’s Rwanda Policy, we are currently bearing witness to their motives being actioned.…
NTU Vice-Chancellor appointed as first-ever Student Support Champion
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) Vice-Chancellor Edward Peck has been appointed as the UK government’s first-ever Student Support Champion during the 20-year anniversary of the Higher…
NTU Burlesque Sports Club Have Raised Over £1,000 For Charity Through Performances
The Nottingham Trent University (NTU) Burlesque Sports Club have raised over £1,000 across their shows this year for three different charity organisations. NTU Burlesque is…
Photo Gallery: Platinum Jubilee celebrations across Nottingham
British pride stormed Nottingham this weekend to celebrate the Queen’s 70 year Platinum Jubilee. The Jubilee weekend saw venues all across the Nottingham city district…
Sports
NTU dazzle in final event of Varsity 2022 with victory in Netball
Nottingham was painted pink as the Trent ladies stunned the University of Nottingham with a 52-28 win in the varsity netball. After a two-year hiatus,…
Recap: 2022 Notts Varsity Series won by UoN after dramatic Futsal finish
The 2022 Notts Varsity series is rapidly approaching its conclusion and is still very much in the balance as the final two days of action…
Gallery: NTU secure magnificent 5-2 comeback victory in Varsity Ice Hockey
Nottingham Trent University claimed victory in the ‘Battle of Notts’ Varsity Ice Hockey match at a well-attended Motorpoint Arena on Bank Holiday Monday. Despite trailing…
Gallery: UoN defeat NTU in 2022 Notts Varsity Cricket at Clifton
The University of Nottingham proved too strong for Nottingham Trent University in the Varsity cricket on the opening day of the competition’s second week. Hosted…
NTU are kings of the ice after late Varsity win over UoN
Nottingham Trent University regained their ice hockey crown in the classic showpiece event of Varsity with a stunning comeback 5-2 win, reports Will Hugall. Though…
Fashion and Beauty
The Secret to the Perfect Slick Bun
Sleek hair has always been a timeless look and its simple style is back. The staple is favoured by many celebs on the red carpet,…
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…
Culture and Entertainment
TV Review: Obi Wan Kenobi Episode One and Two
The first two episodes of Obi Wan Kenobi have made their debut onto Disney Plus, and they are excellent. They deliver on the excitement that…
Is graffiti really such a crime?
Street art has been a growing trend in the UK for some time, but why is it seen to beautify the city after it was…
The Top Five Most Unsettling Aspects of LEGO Star Wars The Skywalker Saga
LEGO games are often known for their charm and LEGO Star Wars is no different. There are many moments that are humorous, without mocking the…
Game Review: LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
After years of delay, the latest LEGO Star Wars game has finally arrived. Gamers will be delighted to find that their patience has been rewarded…
E3 2022 Cancelled
Video game expo, E3, has officially cancelled it’s digital-only event for this year, meaning that there will now be no E3 event whatsoever in 2022.…
Music
Splendour Festival’s 2022 return and what to expect
Splendour Festival is returning to Wollaton Park next month after a long three-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The festival will take place on…
Wallis Bird’s latest album HANDS is a futuristic and enchanting sound
The Irish born singer is back with her seventh studio album and expectations are succeeded when it comes to this rising artist. This album is…
Dot To Dot Festival 2022 – Platform’s Review
Dot To Dot Festival 2022 brought an incredible atmosphere and amazing music to Nottingham, and will certainly have helped unearth some upcoming stars of the…
Recap: Dot To Dot Festival 2022 returns to Nottingham
Dot To Dot Festival is back, ladies and gentlemen! The wait is over, and Nottingham’s most exciting indie festival makes its return to stages all…
Dot To Dot Festival returns with stacked 2022 line-up
Dot To Dot Festival comes to Nottingham this Sunday, on what will be the event’s first live appearance in its usual May slot for three…
Harry Styles welcomes us all into magnificent ‘Harry’s House’
When his self-titled debut solo album arrived just 18 months after leaving one of the biggest boybands in the world, Harry Styles was quickly welcomed…
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
An Interview with Everyday INC: A Magazine for the People
A new magazine is sweeping its way across Nottingham and copies are flying, but just what is Everyday INC all about? Speaking to the director…
An alternative guide to London: Quirky things to see and do
So you have covered all the highlights and world-famous landmarks such as Big Ben and Buckingham Palace, shopped until you have dropped at Harrods and…
Eight of the Best Beer Gardens in Nottingham
With the weather warming up and the academic year coming to an end, most students are looking for the best boozers to celebrate in. There…
Top 5 Trending Holiday Locations For Summer 2022
If you are dreaming of white sandy beaches, turquoise waters, and incredible food, you are not alone. According to easyJet, more than two-thirds (65%) of…
Best holiday destinations to visit this Spring
As the English weather continues to be unpredictable as we venture into Spring, Summer comes early to short-haul European escapes, while hotter regions are more…
The Law that Silenced LGBTQ+ People: Section 28
In light of LGBTQ+ History Month, I’m taking us back to 1988 when the Conservative Government introduced Section 28 (or Clause 28), a law that…
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…